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Money
Claim that people with good credit will pay more for mortgages needs context
Crime
No, research suggests the death penalty does not save money compared to life in prison
States that pursue death sentences spend millions more than they otherwise would, and often don't wind up executing the inmate, experts have found.
Government
GOP debt ceiling plan doesn’t specifically cut VA budget
Speaker McCarthy’s proposal to lift the debt ceiling comes with budget cuts, though whether it’d affect military veterans is unclear.
Money
Yes, tap-to-pay is less vulnerable to credit card skimming than swiping or inserting
Tap-to-pay, contactless credit cards are better protected from card skimmers sometimes present on gas pumps and ATMs than other credit and debit cards are.
Scams
Yes, scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
Scammers can impersonate family members or other people you know on the phone by using artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning technology.
Guns
Claims Texas governor cut mental health spending need context
Greg Abbott once moved $200 million from the Department of Health and Human Services to the National Guard, but it's unclear whether any programs were affected.
Coronavirus
Fact-checking questions about the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency
How to get COVID-19 tests and vaccines after the federal COVID-19 public health emergency declaration expires on May 11.
Technology
No, searching in incognito mode won’t help you find lower flight prices
It’s a myth that searching for flights in incognito mode will make them cheaper. Clearing cookies in your browser also will not help you save money on airfare.
Food
No, Starbucks isn’t charging customers more for light or no ice
Posts claim Starbucks is charging customers who request light or no ice, but this new $1 fee only applies to Refreshers drinks that are customized with no water.
Government
GOP raised debt limit without cutting spending
House Republicans say they won’t lift the debt ceiling unless President Biden agrees to cut spending. Viewers asked whether they had the same demands for Trump.
Government
Will Congress, president get paid if U.S. defaults on debt?
If the debt ceiling isn’t raised, the U.S. will run out of money to pay all its bills. We VERIFY why we don’t know if that includes Senate and House paychecks.
Money
No, California is not sending $1.2M in reparations payments to all Black residents
Reparations payments for California’s Black residents would still need to pass the state legislature and be signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Crime
No, research suggests the death penalty does not save money compared to life in prison
States that pursue death sentences spend millions more than they otherwise would, and often don't wind up executing the inmate, experts have found.
Government
GOP debt ceiling plan doesn’t specifically cut VA budget
Speaker McCarthy’s proposal to lift the debt ceiling comes with budget cuts, though whether it’d affect military veterans is unclear.
Money
Yes, tap-to-pay is less vulnerable to credit card skimming than swiping or inserting
Tap-to-pay, contactless credit cards are better protected from card skimmers sometimes present on gas pumps and ATMs than other credit and debit cards are.
Scams
Yes, scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
Scammers can impersonate family members or other people you know on the phone by using artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning technology.
Guns
Claims Texas governor cut mental health spending need context
Greg Abbott once moved $200 million from the Department of Health and Human Services to the National Guard, but it's unclear whether any programs were affected.
Coronavirus
Fact-checking questions about the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency
How to get COVID-19 tests and vaccines after the federal COVID-19 public health emergency declaration expires on May 11.
Technology
No, searching in incognito mode won’t help you find lower flight prices
It’s a myth that searching for flights in incognito mode will make them cheaper. Clearing cookies in your browser also will not help you save money on airfare.
Food
No, Starbucks isn’t charging customers more for light or no ice
Posts claim Starbucks is charging customers who request light or no ice, but this new $1 fee only applies to Refreshers drinks that are customized with no water.
Government
GOP raised debt limit without cutting spending
House Republicans say they won’t lift the debt ceiling unless President Biden agrees to cut spending. Viewers asked whether they had the same demands for Trump.
Government
Will Congress, president get paid if U.S. defaults on debt?
If the debt ceiling isn’t raised, the U.S. will run out of money to pay all its bills. We VERIFY why we don’t know if that includes Senate and House paychecks.
Money
No, California is not sending $1.2M in reparations payments to all Black residents
Reparations payments for California’s Black residents would still need to pass the state legislature and be signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
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