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Crime
Viral photo claiming to show George Santos’ mugshot is fake
Government
Sitting members of Congress can be removed from office
Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charges for money laundering, fraud and theft. But criminal charges don’t automatically remove him from office.
Scams
Yes, scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
Scammers can impersonate family members or other people you know on the phone by using artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning technology.
Money
Yes, tap-to-pay is less vulnerable to credit card skimming than swiping or inserting
Using contactless methods protects you from scams that steal your information when swiping or inserting your credit card.
Crime
No, the death penalty is not cheaper than life imprisonment
When debates over capital punishment turn to the matter of cost, research agrees: it’s more expensive.
Crime
No, research suggests the death penalty does not save money compared to life in prison
States that pursue death sentences spend millions more than they otherwise would, and often don't wind up executing the inmate, experts have found.
Travel
Yes, other countries have issued travel advisories for the U.S.
At least one country currently has a heightened travel advisory in place for the United States. Others have warned against U.S. travel in prior years.
Crime
Yes, the U.S. government is investigating a secret Chinese police station in NYC
Two Chinese nationals were charged with running an illegal police station in Manhattan’s Chinatown. The unit was allegedly surveilling Chinese dissidents.
Crime
Yes, Kentucky law requires guns used in crimes like mass shootings to be sold at auction
Guns confiscated by law enforcement agencies are transferred to the Kentucky State Police, which conducts an auction and keeps part of the proceeds.
Guns
Yes, Kentucky law requires guns used in crimes like mass shootings to be sold at auction
Kentucky law requires guns used in crimes like the mass shooting at Old National Bank in Louisville to be sold to the public at an auction.
Electric Vehicles
No, electric cars don’t have catalytic converters
Catalytic converter theft is on the rise, but people with electric vehicles can’t be victims. Here’s why.
Technology
Yes, your cellphone could be hacked if you use a public USB charging station
The FBI warns against using USB charging stations in airports and other public places due to the risk of “juice jacking.” Here’s how to protect yourself.
Government
Sitting members of Congress can be removed from office
Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charges for money laundering, fraud and theft. But criminal charges don’t automatically remove him from office.
Scams
Yes, scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
Scammers can impersonate family members or other people you know on the phone by using artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning technology.
Money
Yes, tap-to-pay is less vulnerable to credit card skimming than swiping or inserting
Using contactless methods protects you from scams that steal your information when swiping or inserting your credit card.
Crime
No, the death penalty is not cheaper than life imprisonment
When debates over capital punishment turn to the matter of cost, research agrees: it’s more expensive.
Crime
No, research suggests the death penalty does not save money compared to life in prison
States that pursue death sentences spend millions more than they otherwise would, and often don't wind up executing the inmate, experts have found.
Travel
Yes, other countries have issued travel advisories for the U.S.
At least one country currently has a heightened travel advisory in place for the United States. Others have warned against U.S. travel in prior years.
Crime
Yes, the U.S. government is investigating a secret Chinese police station in NYC
Two Chinese nationals were charged with running an illegal police station in Manhattan’s Chinatown. The unit was allegedly surveilling Chinese dissidents.
Crime
Yes, Kentucky law requires guns used in crimes like mass shootings to be sold at auction
Guns confiscated by law enforcement agencies are transferred to the Kentucky State Police, which conducts an auction and keeps part of the proceeds.
Guns
Yes, Kentucky law requires guns used in crimes like mass shootings to be sold at auction
Kentucky law requires guns used in crimes like the mass shooting at Old National Bank in Louisville to be sold to the public at an auction.
Electric Vehicles
No, electric cars don’t have catalytic converters
Catalytic converter theft is on the rise, but people with electric vehicles can’t be victims. Here’s why.
Technology
Yes, your cellphone could be hacked if you use a public USB charging station
The FBI warns against using USB charging stations in airports and other public places due to the risk of “juice jacking.” Here’s how to protect yourself.
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