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Summer Guide

Sun Safety: 4 VERIFIED facts

Summer Guide

Yes, sunscreen does expire

Does sunscreen expire? Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Summer Guide

Swimming pool safety: VERIFY Fact Sheet

What causes red eyes after swimming? Can you swim right after eating? We VERIFY common questions about swimming pool safety.
Summer Guide

Fact-checking swimming pool safety tips

What causes red eyes after swimming? Can you swim right after eating? We VERIFY answers to common questions about how to stay safe in swimming pools this summer.
Summer Guide

Swimming within 30 minutes of eating is not dangerous

Eating right before swimming is “not a contributing risk to drowning” and “can be dismissed as a myth,” the American Red Cross says.
Health

VERIFY Fact Sheet: What to know about skin cancer and skin tone

There are many misconceptions about skin cancer and skin tone. We VERIFY four facts about the disease and share tips on how you can reduce your skin cancer risk.
Summer Guide

It is possible to spot a rip current at the beach

It’s extremely important to know what rip currents are and how to escape them before entering the water at the beach. Here are tips on how to spot them.
Holiday

No, fireworks don’t expire but they do lose their spark as they age

July 4 is approaching and we were asked, do fireworks expire? No. But, you should use them before they get too old so your fireworks show will be brighter
Weather

No, turning off your air conditioner when you leave home during the day won’t save you money

Experts recommend keeping your A/C at one consistent temperature all day during the summer instead of turning it off to avoid putting additional strain on the unit.
Summer Guide

Summer cookout food safety tips

Summer is here and that means it’s time to fire up the grill. We VERIFY five ways to keep you and your guests safe at your next cookout.
Summer Guide

Yes, you can wash an American flag

If you want a clean flag for 4th of July or Memorial Day, rest assured the flag code does not prohibit people from washing or cleaning the American flag.
Summer Guide

Passport expires in a few months? You may not be able to travel

A traveler in a viral TikTok claimed she couldn’t go on her trip abroad because her passport would expire in five months.