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Travel
Yes, airlines are now required to give automatic refunds for canceled and delayed flights
Electric Vehicles
Yes, electric vehicles can catch fire after being submerged by floods
While rare, it’s possible for electric cars to catch fire after being submerged, even weeks after a flood.
Extreme Weather
Florida isn’t making people pay tolls on Hurricane Milton evacuation routes
Florida has suspended tolls throughout the Tampa Bay region and in surrounding areas, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office and a state DOT service.
Immigration
No, Iceland is not paying men to move to Iceland and marry Icelandic women
The claim has been spreading online for at least seven years, but Iceland government officials say the country is not paying people to move there.
Travel
Yes, turbulence is increasing on airline flights
“As long as the temperature continues to get warmer, we’re going to see more turbulence. The two are directly correlated,” an aviation expert told VERIFY.
Travel
Yes, turbulence is increasing in airline flights
As more people take their vacations, some are claiming they're encountering more turbulence, but is that actually happening?
Sports
No, the Packers and Eagles are not banned from wearing green at their Brazil game due to gang activity
The trending social media claim stems from a long-running rivalry between two Brazilian soccer clubs.
Travel
Yes, renewing your passport online is now an option
The State Department has brought back its system for online passport renewals. Only certain people qualify for online renewals.
Settlements
Yes, there is a Travel Guard settlement
The $23 million settlement reimburses travelers in two states who paid hidden fees to enroll in an insurance plan.
Travel
Yes, Florida’s DOT decided bridges will only display red, white and blue lights this summer
In past years, Florida’s bridges were lit up in rainbow colors for Pride Month. But from Memorial Day to Labor Day this year, they’ll only display patriotic colors.
Travel
No, Uber does not have a ‘walking buddy’ feature
Fake posts about a “walking buddy” feature from Uber have been circulating online since at least 2020.
Travel
No, California hasn’t spent $11 billion to build just 1,600 feet of high-speed rail
California has spent $11 billion on 57 miles of completed guideway, 45 structures and investments in the state’s infrastructure, not just 1,600 feet of rail.
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