KENS RSS Feed: verify https://www.kens5.com/ KENS Rss Feed Snow may look clean, but it can contain pollutants https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/is-snow-safe-to-eat-no-it-can-contain-pollutants/507-99a8fa6a-5d2f-4ec8-b4a7-fa6a5a29ca3f Forget yellow snow, here's why you really shouldn't eat any snow on the ground. nation-world news verify health food life cct-tracking syndication top-of-funnel 99a8fa6a-5d2f-4ec8-b4a7-fa6a5a29ca3f Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:37:51 GMT Dangers of 'Holiday Heart Syndrome' https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/dangers-of-holiday-heart-syndrome-health-heart-attacks-alcohol-stress/275-8951a770-88ef-4ebb-9b45-dbc98d2b5f45 The holidays can be very fun, but let’s be honest, they can also be stressful. This can lead to extra pressure on your body, specifically your heart. verify news health holidays life instagram syndication nation-world 8951a770-88ef-4ebb-9b45-dbc98d2b5f45 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:30:12 GMT These are the Thanksgiving scraps you can and can't let your dog have https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/thanksgiving-dog-table-scraps-verify/275-fa25b155-a20d-47e1-92e9-70f3baed7de5 If you have a dog, chances are they will be right next to you at the Thanksgiving table, begging for some scraps. But what is and isn't safe to give them? verify pets news local life fa25b155-a20d-47e1-92e9-70f3baed7de5 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:12:24 GMT 1.7 million AC units recalled due to draining issue causing mold growth https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/ac-units-recalled-draining-issue-mold/507-0d2d9e02-fc3c-488b-8686-39332c20d368 The recalled window air conditioners were sold at Costco, Menards, Home Depot, Best Buy and other stores nationwide between March 2020 and May 2025. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication health recalls-verify verify top-of-funnel 0d2d9e02-fc3c-488b-8686-39332c20d368 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:46:13 GMT Yes, brighter-colored swimsuits are easier to spot if your kid goes underwater https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/pool-swimsuit-colors-water-safety-swimming-lessons/275-fc8148b3-d1a7-4fa0-8aca-6876896be183 There are tons of things to think about before diving into a pool, but is the color of your child’s swimsuit one of them? Let's Verify. verify news fc8148b3-d1a7-4fa0-8aca-6876896be183 Sat, 24 May 2025 11:04:12 GMT Yes, capping highway speed at 55 mph improves fuel economy https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/gas-fuel-savings-hacks-efficiency-aerodynamics-inflation-money-verify-wfmy/83-8962a194-e1d0-46f5-9e1c-d114f14e62fa Cars use 50% of their energy overcoming aerodynamic drag. Reducing highway speed to 55 mph or less can improve fuel economy between six to eight miles per gallon. verify news 8962a194-e1d0-46f5-9e1c-d114f14e62fa Mon, 12 May 2025 14:57:51 GMT Are these job texts too good to be true? https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/job-text-scam-warning-4-17-2025/275-f0ce5e98-1e7e-45fe-8c8e-d2a485b13ad4 BBB and FTC warn of scams targeting job seekers looking for offers. verify news f0ce5e98-1e7e-45fe-8c8e-d2a485b13ad4 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:53:26 GMT Yes, the Canadian government is warning Americans about tariffs with billboard campaign https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/are-billboards-warning-about-tariffs-from-canada/85-8570c2dc-f8df-48e0-82cd-7df8c516d649 Viewers spotted the billboards along several Georgia highways claiming tariffs impact things like your groceries or the price you pay at the pump. verify news national-politics politics 8570c2dc-f8df-48e0-82cd-7df8c516d649 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:05:18 GMT Musk's agency claims $110M savings in canceled leases around the DMV https://www.kens5.com/article/news/politics/elon-musk-doge-wall-of-receipts-canceled-leases-agency-office-space-dc-maryland-virginia/65-05d19a2d-4b7e-4c28-84aa-90a3f6f31a88 The Department of Government Efficiency put up a new website this week titled the "Wall of Receipts" listing the alleged savings from shrinking the government. politics news verify 05d19a2d-4b7e-4c28-84aa-90a3f6f31a88 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 14:40:39 GMT VERIFY | Does Lt. 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Dan Patrick's post reflect how Texans really feel about marijuana sales? https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/marijuana-verify/285-ffd80862-0e3d-46b5-9d1f-be3078200716 Patrick used information from a University of Houston poll that was released on Tuesday. verify news home ffd80862-0e3d-46b5-9d1f-be3078200716 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:58:37 GMT VERIFY | Yes, sleeping on your side is better for your heart. https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/verify-yes-sleeping-on-your-side-is-better-for-your-heart/273-209e8b58-9e79-4f5a-8270-c4d905205dc3 Sleeping on your side could also help with indigestion and heartburn. verify news 209e8b58-9e79-4f5a-8270-c4d905205dc3 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 04:48:34 GMT VERIFY | Yes, the Texas Lottery proceeds do benefit veterans https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/yes-texas-lottery-benefit-veterans/273-e332eaeb-3ff1-4671-8c8c-dd428ff4b0cd Hundreds of millions of dollars have been raised for veterans' programs. verify news e332eaeb-3ff1-4671-8c8c-dd428ff4b0cd Sat, 25 Jan 2025 04:28:07 GMT VERIFY | Yes, alcohol can increase your risk of getting cancer https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/verify-yes-alcohol-cancer-san-antonio/273-c22c7fd2-64e5-422a-b2cc-c959acafa766 Three drinks a day or more significantly raises your chances. verify news c22c7fd2-64e5-422a-b2cc-c959acafa766 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 04:14:30 GMT VERIFY | Yes, you should never put a loose blanket in a crib with a baby https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/verify-never-put-loose-blanket-crib-baby/273-a91d3709-4de3-4af2-84b1-2445ffe594e0 Once the child reaches 12 months, it should be safe to put a loose blanket inside. verify news a91d3709-4de3-4af2-84b1-2445ffe594e0 Sat, 11 Jan 2025 04:35:29 GMT Costco recalls cold and flu medication over contamination concerns https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/costco-recall-cold-and-flu-medication/507-953568a6-5765-41f4-8b60-4e51b7ac2f54 The recall comes amid an active cold and flu season. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication recalls-verify verify 953568a6-5765-41f4-8b60-4e51b7ac2f54 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:17:42 GMT No, it is not safe for a child to sit in the front seat of a car once they reach the age of 10, they need to be 13. https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/verify-no-safe-child-sit-front-seat-of-car/273-dde62e6d-6e1a-4a91-8e8d-bd7f82220802 Kids should always ride in the back seat through the age of 12 verify news dde62e6d-6e1a-4a91-8e8d-bd7f82220802 Sat, 04 Jan 2025 05:13:19 GMT VERIFY: Texas cities increasing the minimum wage in 2025 needs context https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/minimum-wage-texas/285-ab68d7e6-42da-4730-aafd-a17901e0628e Texas follows the federal minimum wage guidelines, however, five major cities in the state start city employees at nearly double the current wage. verify news money ab68d7e6-42da-4730-aafd-a17901e0628e Tue, 31 Dec 2024 21:24:18 GMT Verify: Yes, the elimination of the state's required vehicle inspection could cause insurance rates to go up. https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/verify-yes-elimination-state-vehicle-inspection-insurance-rates-increase/273-a717c0ef-c8ae-40d0-8652-6fb0a1b9cf24 With fewer inspections experts say more accidents resulting in higher insurance rates are possible verify news a717c0ef-c8ae-40d0-8652-6fb0a1b9cf24 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:06:56 GMT Study reveals Dry January's long-term impact on drinking behavior. Let's verify https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/verify-dry-january-help-most-people-drink-less-later/275-aaa07f26-e33a-48c2-a401-07c0cca11572 The popularity of Dry January continues to increase. verify health news home aaa07f26-e33a-48c2-a401-07c0cca11572 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:58:11 GMT Verify: No, Facebook ADs for grocery cards claiming they contain $3,400 are not legit. https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/facebook-ads-grocery-cards-3400-money-not-legit-verify/273-f8850a25-d45a-4dac-b89f-ad87935e7d03 The BBB says watch out for these popular holiday scams. verify news money-smart money consumer holidays life f8850a25-d45a-4dac-b89f-ad87935e7d03 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:40:07 GMT Yes, Texas is considering purchasing raw border wall materials being auctioned by the Biden administration https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/texas-raw-border-materials-biden-administration-auction/285-3070a4d4-275f-46bf-aee0-a859c7519d5c Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick the Texas Facilities Commission said most of the material is not usable, but the state could purchase items for Trump. verify news 3070a4d4-275f-46bf-aee0-a859c7519d5c Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:09:49 GMT VERIFY | Yes, half a tablespoon of olive oil every day could reduce risk of dementia-related death https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/verify-tablespoon-olive-oil-reduce-risk-dementia-related-death/273-9c113d71-9add-439a-8af5-26174a6ff485 Natural remedies for diseases are picking up in number as people live longer. verify news 9c113d71-9add-439a-8af5-26174a6ff485 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 04:37:09 GMT The psychology behind our obsession with Christmas movies | VERIFY https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/psychological-reason-holiday-movies-are-good-for-mental-health/275-e97f6be6-6cc2-4e25-8fac-a7d5d95d69be Fielding Graduate University states that familiar and simple predictable and non-stressful Christmas movies deliver comfort and improve a person’s mood. verify news holidays life health instagram syndication home e97f6be6-6cc2-4e25-8fac-a7d5d95d69be Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:11:58 GMT No, someone cannot assume ownership of a piece of real estate by paying delinquent property taxes in Texas https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/real-estate-ownership-delinquent-property-taxes-texas/285-65e1f708-94d8-4f9c-a837-a2c174d519fb Several videos on social media claim acquiring property is as easy as paying back taxes. According to Texas laws, not all the 'real estate hacks' will work in Texas. verify news 65e1f708-94d8-4f9c-a837-a2c174d519fb Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:07:40 GMT Possible fuel leak issues prompt Honda to recall over 200,000 SUVs https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/recall-honda-suvs-fuel-leak-concerns/507-58510646-da67-45c3-84fc-eef85f4dadb7 The recall comes months after Honda recalled 1.7 million vehicles due to potential steering issues. nation-world news cct-tracking syndication recalls-verify verify home 58510646-da67-45c3-84fc-eef85f4dadb7 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:50:09 GMT VERIFY | Yes, 23andMe is granting settlement money to people whose information was affected by a data breach https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/23andme-granting-settlement-money-people-information-affected-data-breach-verify/273-935ea34f-3ebe-45ed-bc5c-cb51bc3ec636 Some could get as much as $10,000. verify news money data local 935ea34f-3ebe-45ed-bc5c-cb51bc3ec636 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:27:24 GMT Is a real or artificial Christmas tree better for the environment? https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/real-christmas-tree-artificial-fake-environment/275-95f3490c-af49-4bc0-8904-dad728e8a872 As families decorate their homes this holiday season, one question stands out do you get a real or artificial Christmas tree? verify news environment tech science holidays life 95f3490c-af49-4bc0-8904-dad728e8a872 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:51:51 GMT Verify: Yes, more wildlife-vehicle accidents occur when there is a full moon https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/verify-wildlife-vehicle-accidents-full-moon/273-cd3bfd17-fcba-41e0-952b-8c78c0b401b6 The main reason is because when the moon is full, animals tend to move around more. verify news cd3bfd17-fcba-41e0-952b-8c78c0b401b6 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 04:31:52 GMT No, funds from the Texas Lottery do not mostly support Texas education https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/no-funds-texas-lottery-education-schools/285-9e123ad7-3f82-458c-8ff8-8d18653bb241 In the aftermath of Houston ISD's failed bond proposal, several concerned viewers wanted to know about funding from the Texas Lottery for education. verify news home 9e123ad7-3f82-458c-8ff8-8d18653bb241 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 02:03:24 GMT E. coli outbreak from carrots leaves one dead, several sick; CDC issues urgent warning https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/recalls-verify/deadly-e-coli-outbreak-recalled-grimmway-carrots/101-8225cc0e-647e-41b8-ae52-9fd450a02677 Grimmway Farms carrots tied to 39 E. coli cases across 18 states, including one death. The CDC urges consumers to discard products and monitor for symptoms. recalls-verify news health verify home 8225cc0e-647e-41b8-ae52-9fd450a02677 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:51:56 GMT Verify: Yes, it's illegal for motorcyclist to ride the solid or dotted line between moving cars in Texas https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/verify-motorcycle-driver-solid-dotted-line-texas/273-226e7e1a-b5e4-43ba-9905-9fbeb9fb600c Motorcycles must follow the same driving laws as other vehicles. verify news traffic 226e7e1a-b5e4-43ba-9905-9fbeb9fb600c Sat, 16 Nov 2024 04:41:52 GMT Verify: Yes, if you don't dry your hands fully after washing, they could transmit germs more easily. https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/verify-yes-dont-dry-hands-fully-transmit-germs/273-804cd17d-b563-4d5c-89ba-c109fc93bce6 Drying your hands completely is a must for your health. verify news 804cd17d-b563-4d5c-89ba-c109fc93bce6 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:08:06 GMT VERIFY | No, as president, Kamala Harris would not have power to give all first-time homebuyers a $25k grant for down payment https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/verify-no-as-president-kamala-harris-would-not-have-power-to-give-all-first-time-homebuyers-a-25k-grant-for-down-payment/273-18c6c78f-dc92-40da-b1b4-4a58647edf7b Whatever legislation she comes up with would have to go through Congress first. verify news politics 18c6c78f-dc92-40da-b1b4-4a58647edf7b Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:23:45 GMT Yes, a hurricane has caused a shortage of IV fluids in the U.S. before https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/hurricane-iv-fluid-shortage/285-08ea5805-67c3-4cb6-9895-b032400e35f4 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added IV fluids to its list of drug shortages due to the impact of Hurricane Helene. verify news 08ea5805-67c3-4cb6-9895-b032400e35f4 Sat, 26 Oct 2024 01:27:26 GMT No, UT Austin is not texting students to say their tickets have been revoked for throwing trash on the field at Georgia game https://www.kens5.com/article/news/education/ut-austin-text-students-trash-georgia-tickets-revoked-fake/269-e9ec6f3f-c3b5-4092-aeb3-8e06052e2f9c Social media posts circulating after the game appeared to show screenshots of text messages from UT Austin that stated students' Big Tickets would be revoked. education news verify sports ncaa football e9ec6f3f-c3b5-4092-aeb3-8e06052e2f9c Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:01:55 GMT No, post about 1700s ghost ship washed ashore near St. Augustine after Hurricane Milton isn't true https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/no-post-about-1700s-ghost-ship-washed-ashore-near-st-augustine-after-hurricane-milton-is-not-true/77-50d04829-9e8b-492a-a2fb-06ababbe1145 There have been hundreds of ships that have wrecked off St. Augustine, but none are fully intact like the one pictured on a viral Facebook post. verify hurricane-milton hurricane news 50d04829-9e8b-492a-a2fb-06ababbe1145 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 11:56:47 GMT VERIFY | Yes, atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm also known as AFib, is becoming more common. https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/verify-atrial-fibrillation-becoming-more-common/273-5edb435c-02dd-4d41-9b3c-695546b876f1 The problem is people are living longer, but our bodies can't keep up. verify news 5edb435c-02dd-4d41-9b3c-695546b876f1 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 03:37:42 GMT VERIFY | Yes, Texas is going to surpass California when it comes to the amount of solar energy produced within the next few years https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/verify-yes-texas-surpass-california-solar-energy/273-41ec4995-c2a8-4c88-b24a-b8acffe59689 Texas is already adding more solar annually than California. verify news 41ec4995-c2a8-4c88-b24a-b8acffe59689 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 03:38:41 GMT No, QR codes can't steal your information when scanning them https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/no-qr-codes-cant-steal-information-when-scanning-them/500-20574ead-2990-4339-be30-fdc923bec375 "Brushing," a scam that has gone viral on social media, has people wondering if by scanning a QR code can their personal information be stolen. verify news 20574ead-2990-4339-be30-fdc923bec375 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 02:56:34 GMT Verify: No, the federal government did not recently put a tax on small farms which would contribute to the rise in food costs. https://www.kens5.com/article/news/verify/verify-no-federal-government-not-tax-small-farms-costs-rise/273-d21ebc04-329c-41d1-ba3e-7736ddbdc4e8 High food costs right now are largely thanks to inflation verify news d21ebc04-329c-41d1-ba3e-7736ddbdc4e8 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 03:50:32 GMT