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Technology

No, Tesla hasn't announced plans to create a new phone

National

No, it’s not legal to shoot down a drone

People online have wondered if it’s legal to shoot at mystery drones spotted over New Jersey. It’s illegal under federal law.
Business

Yes, discounted shipping partner websites like Pirate Ship and Shippo are legit

The U.S. Postal Service partners with several legitimate online shipping platforms to offer discounted rates.
Social Security

Yes, it’s safe to use Login.gov to access Social Security accounts online

VERIFY readers asked if notifications about setting up accounts with a new website to access their Social Security accounts were legitimate.
Technology

How you can protect your text messages following FBI warning of massive Chinese hack

Encryption scrambles texts into unreadable code, keeping hackers from reading them. Without it, messages in plain text are vulnerable to spying.
Technology

What we can VERIFY about Chinese cyberattack affecting some US cell carriers

The FBI issued a warning about a telecommunications breach. Our team explains how you can protect your data.
Health

No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA

HIPAA applies to covered entities, like health care providers that conduct electronic transactions — not the vast majority of apps that track periods and pregnancy.
Health

Data from period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA

HIPAA applies to covered entities, like health care providers that conduct electronic transactions — not the vast majority of apps that track periods and pregnancy.
Technology

Yes, racist text messages telling people to report to plantations to pick cotton are real

Racist text messages telling people to report to nearby plantations to pick cotton or become house slaves after the 2024 general election are real.
Donald Trump

No, Trump hasn’t called for a ban on video games

VERIFY readers asked if former President Trump wants to ban video games. An old video clip being shared out of context falsely implies he does.
Donald Trump

Did Trump say he wants to ban video games?

VERIFY readers asked if former President Trump wants to ban video games. An old video clip being shared out of context falsely implies he does.
Extreme Weather

Starlink’s promise of free service after hurricanes is misleading

Elon Musk’s satellite internet company offered Helene, Milton victims a free month of access. But there’s a $400 catch.