Faulty drug tests, forgotten archives, longest freshwater migration: Catch up on the day’s stories

Krdo · Apr 20, 2026 · 1062 words · By CNN Newssource

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A powerful search engine that organizes and provides access to vast information on the internet.

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A powerful search engine that organizes and provides access to vast information on the internet.

Why it matters

COMPASS This cookie is used to collect website statistics and track conversion rates and Google ad personalisation 2 days __Secure-OSID This cookie is used to collect website statistics and track conversion rates and Google ad personalisation 6 months…

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The use of this cookie depends on your browser settings and whether you have chosen to have location turned on for your browser.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Faulty drug tests, forgotten archives, longest freshwater migration: Catch up on the day’s stories?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that GN_PREF cookie is used to collect website statistics and track conversion rates and Google ad personalisation?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 54 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “GN_PREF cookie is used to collect website statistics and track conversion rates and Google ad personalisation”

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Claim 2: “ACCOUNT_CHOOSER is used to sign in with Google account”

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Claim 3: “__Host-GAPS is used to sign in with Google account.”

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Claim 4: “_dcid collects information on user behaviour on multiple websites.”

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Claim 5: “_gcl_au is used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services.”

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The evidence is derived from repeated cross-references from a single source ('Krdo') regarding the _gcl_au cookie. While Wikipedia provides general information about Google AdSense, it does not independently confirm the specific function described for this cookie. Thus, it remains single-sourced.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Google Ad Manager is an ad management platform introduced by Google on June 27, 2018. for large publishers who have significant direct sales. It combines the features of two former services from Googl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Ad_Manager

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Google Ads, formerly known as Google AdWords, is an online advertising platform developed by Google, where advertisers bid to display brief digital advertisements, service offerings, product listings,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Ads

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Google AdSense is a program and advertising network run by Google through which website publishers in the Google Network of content sites serve text, images, video, or interactive media advertisements…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_AdSense

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Claim 6: “_Secure-ENID remembers user preferences like language, search results per page, and SafeSearch settings”

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Claim 7: “_Secure-YEC is used to detect spam, fraud, and abuse to protect advertisers and YouTube creators”

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Claim 8: “AdID shows Google ads on non-Google sites and personalizes ads based on user settings”

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Claim 9: “__Secure-ENID is used by Google to prevent fraudulent login attempts.”

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All evidence consists of repeated cross-references from a single source ('Krdo') stating the function of the __Secure-ENID cookie. No independent corroboration from different news organizations or authoritative external sources was found.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — __Secure-ENID cookie is used by Google to prevent fraudulent login attempts
https://krdo.com/news/2026/04/17/mesa-drive-in-celebrates-75…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Used by Google to prevent fraudulent login attempts
https://krdo.com/news/top-stories/2026/04/09/cdot-repairing-…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Used by Google to prevent fraudulent login attempts
https://krdo.com/news/top-stories/2026/04/09/cdot-repairing-…

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Claim 10: “A cookie is used by Google to make advertising more engaging to users and more valuable to publishers and advertisers”

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Claim 11: “SMSV is used to sign in with Google account”

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Claim 12: “1P_JAR cookies are set via embedded youtube-videos.”

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Claim 13: “Adjusts the ads that appear in Google Search.”

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Claim 14: “django_language cookie is necessary for the use of the options and services of the website.”

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Claim 15: “FCCDCF is a cookie for Google Funding Choices API which allows for functionality specific to consent gathering for things like GDPR consent and CCPA opt-out.”

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Claim 16: “FPGCLDC is used to help advertisers determine how many times users who click on their ads end up taking an action on their site”

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All evidence consists of repeated cross-references from a single source ('Krdo') describing the function of the FPGCLDC cookie. No independent corroboration from different news organizations or authoritative external sources was found.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — FPGCLDC is used to help advertisers determine how many times users who click on their ads end up taking an action on their site
https://krdo.com/video/weather-video-2/2026/04/20/back-to-wa…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — FPGCLDC is used to help advertisers determine how many times users who click on their ads end up taking an action on their site
https://krdo.com/news/2026/04/20/celebrating-earth-week-loca…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — FPGCLDC is used to help advertisers determine how many times users who click on their ads end up taking an action on their site.
https://krdo.com/weather/2026/04/20/tracking-hot-temps-fire-…

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Claim 17: “UULE sends precise location information from your browser to Googles servers so that Google can show you results that are relevant to your location.”

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All evidence consists of repeated cross-references from a single source ('Krdo') detailing the function of the UULE cookie. No independent corroboration from different news organizations or authoritative external sources was found.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — sends precise location information from your browser to Googles servers so that Google can show you results that are relevant to your location
https://krdo.com/news/2026/04/10/greg-and-carrie-penner-dick…

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Claim 18: “CGIC improves search results delivery by autocompleting queries based on user input”

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Claim 19: “SSID helps download certain Google Tools and save certain preferences, for example the number of search results per page or activation of the SafeSearch Filter.”

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Claim 20: “GCLB is used in context with load balancing - This optimizes the response rate between the visitor and the site, by distributing the traffic load on multiple network links or servers.”

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Claim 21: “HSID helps download certain Google Tools and save certain preferences, for example the number of search results per page or activation of the SafeSearch Filter.”

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Claim 22: “Adjusts the ads that appear in Google Search.”

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Claim 23: “DSID identifies signed-in users on non-Google sites to respect ad personalization settings”

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Claim 24: “FCNEC is a cookie for Google Funding Choices API which allows for functionality specific to consent gathering for things like GDPR consent and CCPA opt-out.”

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Claim 25: “SIDCC helps download certain Google Tools and save certain preferences, for example the number of search results per page or activation of the SafeSearch Filter.”

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Claim 26: “This information is used in order to optimize the relevance of advertisement on the website.”

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Claim 27: “We do this to coordinate that the ads you see across devices and measure conversion events.”

CORROBORATED

The claim is supported by a cross-reference detailing the coordination of ads and measurement of conversion events. Furthermore, the web search results provide general, related context regarding 'conversion measurement' in Google Ads, corroborating the concept of measuring ad performance across different touchpoints.

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web search NEUTRAL — How Reliable Are Neuromarketers' Measures of Advertising Effectiveness?
https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/ujar20

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web search NEUTRAL — Publication Date: Feb 2026 Forecast Period: 2026–2033 Request a Sample Copy Limited-Time Special Discount The Advertising On Ott And Connected Tvs Market was valued at 13.02 billion in 2025 and is pro…
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/conclusion-strategic-recommen…

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web search NEUTRAL — About conversion measurement. Conversions provide insights into your campaign performance. You choose what you identify as valuable, like a purchase, sign-up, or phone call, and Google Ads will then h…
https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/1722022?hl=en

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Claim 28: “Secure-YEC serves a similar purpose for YouTube, including detecting and resolving problems”

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Claim 29: “They register anonymous statistical data on for example how many times the video is displayed and what settings are used for playback.”

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Claim 30: “__Host-1PLSID is used to sign in with Google account.”

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Claim 31: “gac measures user activity and ad campaign performance for advertisers”

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Claim 32: “CONSENT is a Google cookie consent tracker”

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Claim 33: “SID helps download certain Google Tools and save certain preferences, for example the number of search results per page or activation of the SafeSearch Filter.”

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Claim 34: “Adjusts the ads that appear in Google Search.”

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Claim 35: “SNID is used to collect website statistics and track conversion rates and Google ad personalisation”

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Claim 36: “SAPISID helps download certain Google Tools and save certain preferences, for example the number of search results per page or activation of the SafeSearch Filter.”

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Claim 37: “Adjusts the ads that appear in Google Search.”

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Claim 38: “A powerful search engine that organizes and provides access to vast information on the internet.”

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All evidence consists of repeated cross-references from a single source ('Krdo') stating the definition. No independent corroboration from different news organizations or authoritative external sources was found to confirm this general definition.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — A powerful search engine that organizes and provides access to vast information on the internet.
https://krdo.com/news/2026/04/20/national-work-zone-awarenes…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — A powerful search engine that organizes and provides access to vast information on the internet.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — A powerful search engine that organizes and provides access to vast information on the internet.
https://krdo.com/news/top-stories/2026/04/12/tracking-gusty-…

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Claim 39: “TAID is used to link your activity across devices if you've previously signed in to your Google Account on another device.”

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The primary evidence comes from repeated cross-references from a single source ('Krdo') regarding TAID. While Wikipedia is cited, the content provided in the Wikipedia snippet is about the Chutia people and does not confirm the claim about the TAID cookie. Therefore, corroboration is limited to the single source type provided.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Chutia people (Pron: or Sutia) are an ethnic group that are native to the Indian state of Assam and historically associated with the Chutia kingdom. However, after the kingdom was absorbed into t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chutia_people

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The TAID cookie is used to link your activity across devices if you've previously signed in to your Google Account on another device
https://krdo.com/news/school-buzz/2026/04/16/the-school-buzz…

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Claim 40: “LSOLH is for authentication with your Google account”

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Claim 41: “SOCS stores a user's state regarding their cookies choices”

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Claim 42: “APISID helps download certain Google Tools and save certain preferences, for example the number of search results per page or activation of the SafeSearch Filter.”

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Claim 43: “__Secure-ENID also contains a Google user ID which can be used for statistics and marketing purposes following a successful login”

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The claim is supported by repeated cross-references from a single source ('Krdo'). While Wikipedia provides general context on Google Accounts, it does not independently confirm the specific details regarding the use of the Google user ID within the __Secure-ENID cookie for statistics and marketing purposes.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A Google Account is a user account that is required for access, authentication and authorization to certain online Google services. It is also often used as single sign-on for third party services.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Google LLC ( , GOO-gəl) is an American multinational technology corporation focused on information technology, online advertising, search engine technology, email, cloud computing, software, quantum c…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Google Search (also known simply as Google or google.com) is a search engine operated by Google. It allows users to search for information on the Web by entering keywords or phrases. Google Search use…
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Claim 44: “Adjusts the ads that appear in Google Search.”

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Claim 45: “cookies_accepted functionality cookie is simply to verify that you have allowed us to set cookies on your machine”

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Claim 46: “gcl helps advertisers determine user actions on their site after clicking an ad”

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Claim 47: “Adjusts the ads that appear in Google Search.”

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Claim 48: “AID helps download certain Google Tools and save certain preferences, for example the number of search results per page or activation of the SafeSearch Filter.”

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Claim 49: “SEARCH_SAMESITE prevents the browser from sending this cookie along with cross-site requests.”

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All evidence consists of repeated cross-references from a single source ('Krdo') defining the function of the SEARCH_SAMESITE cookie. No independent corroboration from different news organizations or authoritative external sources was found.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — SEARCH_SAMESITE prevents the browser from sending this cookie along with cross-site requests.
https://krdo.com/news/2026/04/20/a-mass-shooting-near-a-nort…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — SEARCH_SAMESITE cookie prevents the browser from sending this cookie along with cross-site requests
https://krdo.com/news/2026/04/17/mesa-drive-in-celebrates-75…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — SEARCH_SAMESITE prevents the browser from sending this cookie along with cross-site requests.
https://krdo.com/weather/2026/04/20/tracking-hot-temps-fire-…

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Claim 50: “receive-cookie-deprecation ensures browers in an experiment group of the Chrome-facilitated testing period include the Sec-Cookie-Deprecation request header as soon as it becomes available.”

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Claim 51: “It also provides some protection against cross-site request forgery attacks.”

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Claim 52: “The main goal is mitigate the risk of cross-origin information leakage.”

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All evidence consists of repeated cross-references from a single source ('Krdo') stating the main goal of SEARCH_SAMESITE. No independent corroboration from different news organizations or authoritative external sources was found.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The main goal of SEARCH_SAMESITE is to mitigate the risk of cross-origin information leakage.
https://krdo.com/weather/2026/04/20/tracking-hot-temps-fire-…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The main goal is mitigate the risk of cross-origin information leakage.
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Claim 53: “Adjusts the ads that appear in Google Search.”

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Claim 54: “OTZ is for Aggregate analysis of website visitors”

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