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Extreme Weather
Winter driving safety: 5 Fast Facts
Winter Guide
Yes, tire pressure does drop when the weather gets colder
If you’ve noticed your car has a deflated tire or even a tire pressure warning light on a cold morning, then you can curse physics before adding air to your tires.
Travel
Yes, you can still fly Spirit after it filed for bankruptcy
Spirit’s bankruptcy currently has no impact on its customers, who can continue to buy tickets and fly with the airline.
Business
No, Elon Musk did not buy Ford
YouTube videos have spread a false rumor about Elon Musk buying Ford Motor Company since June 2023.
Travel
Yes, airlines are now required to give automatic refunds for canceled and delayed flights
A DOT rule that’s now in effect requires airlines to provide automatic cash refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights if travelers choose not to rebook.
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.
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