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Science
No, the ‘zombie’ virus revived from Siberian permafrost can’t infect humans
Health
Zombie virus found in Serbia can't infect humans
Scientists did revive a long-frozen zombie virus in Russia’s Siberian region. But it only infects a specific type of amoeba, not people.
Memes
No, you can’t send Christmas cards to ‘recovering American soldiers,’ as meme claims
You can’t mail a Christmas card to an unnamed “recovering American soldier” this holiday season, as a meme claims, because the postal service won’t deliver it.
Holiday
No, you can’t send Christmas cards to ‘recovering American soldiers,’ as meme claims
You can support troops this holiday season, but a copypasta meme calling for people to send ‘recovering American soldiers’ Christmas cards won’t work
Sports
Viral video of NBA player Steph Curry making 5 full-court shots in a row is fake
‘I knew it was fake when he made five in a row,’ Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr said of the video featuring point guard Steph Curry.
National
No, California is not sending out checks to all LGBTQ residents
San Francisco has launched a guaranteed income pilot program for trans people, but it's limited to 55 low-income San Franciscans.
Scams
Watch out for these common holiday scams
Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.
Local
California is not sending out checks to all its LGBTQ residents
The City of San Francisco has launched a guaranteed income pilot program for some trans residents, but it's limited to 55 low-income San Franciscans.
Business
No, JOANN Fabric isn’t going out of business or closing most of its stores
JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores is set to close only eight out of its more than 800 stores in the U.S. over the next several months.
Government
Same-sex marriage is not legalized in all 50 states under the Respect for Marriage Act
The Respect for Marriage Act ensures marriage is recognized federally, regardless of sex, race or ethnicity. Here is what the bill does and doesn’t do.
National
No, the Respect for Marriage Act doesn’t legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states
The Respect for Marriage Act ensures marriage is recognized federally, regardless of sex, race or ethnicity. Here is what the bill does and doesn’t do.
Holiday
Poinsettias are not deadly to pets
Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not deadly to cats and dogs. But they still might get sick if they eat the plant.
Health
Zombie virus found in Serbia can't infect humans
Scientists did revive a long-frozen zombie virus in Russia’s Siberian region. But it only infects a specific type of amoeba, not people.
Memes
No, you can’t send Christmas cards to ‘recovering American soldiers,’ as meme claims
You can’t mail a Christmas card to an unnamed “recovering American soldier” this holiday season, as a meme claims, because the postal service won’t deliver it.
Holiday
No, you can’t send Christmas cards to ‘recovering American soldiers,’ as meme claims
You can support troops this holiday season, but a copypasta meme calling for people to send ‘recovering American soldiers’ Christmas cards won’t work
Sports
Viral video of NBA player Steph Curry making 5 full-court shots in a row is fake
‘I knew it was fake when he made five in a row,’ Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr said of the video featuring point guard Steph Curry.
National
No, California is not sending out checks to all LGBTQ residents
San Francisco has launched a guaranteed income pilot program for trans people, but it's limited to 55 low-income San Franciscans.
Scams
Watch out for these common holiday scams
Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.
Local
California is not sending out checks to all its LGBTQ residents
The City of San Francisco has launched a guaranteed income pilot program for some trans residents, but it's limited to 55 low-income San Franciscans.
Business
No, JOANN Fabric isn’t going out of business or closing most of its stores
JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores is set to close only eight out of its more than 800 stores in the U.S. over the next several months.
Government
Same-sex marriage is not legalized in all 50 states under the Respect for Marriage Act
The Respect for Marriage Act ensures marriage is recognized federally, regardless of sex, race or ethnicity. Here is what the bill does and doesn’t do.
National
No, the Respect for Marriage Act doesn’t legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states
The Respect for Marriage Act ensures marriage is recognized federally, regardless of sex, race or ethnicity. Here is what the bill does and doesn’t do.
Holiday
Poinsettias are not deadly to pets
Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not deadly to cats and dogs. But they still might get sick if they eat the plant.
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