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No, Babe Ruth was not the last two-way baseball player to have a season like Shohei Ohtani

Sports

No, Babe Ruth was not the last two-way baseball player to have a season like Shohei Ohtani

Health

Yes, eating poppy seeds can lead to a positive drug test

Several government agencies have recognized that the consumption of poppy seeds could lead to urine samples that result in a positive drug test.
National

VERIFY Weekly: The history behind June becoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month

With LGBTQ+ celebrations happening across the country this month, the VERIFY team looked into how and why June became Pride Month.
Pop Culture

Yes, there is a spike in interest in 1983 song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' whenever there’s a solar eclipse

Bonnie Tyler’s song reaches its peak in online interest during the actual times the eclipse is visible.
Pop Culture

No, putting sugar into the gas tank does not ruin a car’s engine

During the days-long shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, some people vented their frustration by suggesting people fill gas tanks with sugar.
Pop Culture

No, bets on Medina Spirit will not change if Kentucky Derby winner is disqualified

Although Medina Spirit may lose the title of Kentucky Derby winner, those who bet on the horse will keep their winnings even if he’s disqualified.
Pop Culture

No, Darth Vader does not say, ‘Luke, I am your father’

May 4 is Star Wars Day, and one of the most iconic lines in the franchise’s history is often misquoted in pop culture references.
Vaccine

Young, healthy adults should get a COVID-19 vaccine, medical experts say

In a recent episode of his popular podcast, comedian Joe Rogan said he would not advise a healthy 21-year-old to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Pop Culture

Kanye West’s $1.8M Yeezys are the most expensive sneakers ever sold at auction

This sale tops the world record of a pair of autographed Nike Air Jordan 1s worn by Michael Jordan in a 1985 game and sold for $560,000 in 2020.

Washington health officials monitor COVID-19 'breakthrough' cases as delta variant takes hold

Seattle organization seeking solutions to youth gun violence turns to the construction trades

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Russians top Biles, Americans in gymnastics qualifying

How a team of refugee athletes made it to Tokyo Olympics

Seattle's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and More | Seattle, Washington | KING5.com

No, Babe Ruth was not the last two-way baseball player to have a season like Shohei Ohtani

Yes, eating poppy seeds can lead to a positive drug test

VERIFY Weekly: The history behind June becoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Yes, there is a spike in interest in 1983 song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' whenever there’s a solar eclipse

No, putting sugar into the gas tank does not ruin a car’s engine

No, bets on Medina Spirit will not change if Kentucky Derby winner is disqualified

No, Darth Vader does not say, ‘Luke, I am your father’

Young, healthy adults should get a COVID-19 vaccine, medical experts say

Kanye West’s $1.8M Yeezys are the most expensive sneakers ever sold at auction

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