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Extreme Weather
You may be eligible for reimbursement if you bought or rented a generator because of Hurricane Ian
Food
Yes, more than 60 meat products have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination
Yes, its true that Behrmann Meat and Processing has voluntarily recalled over 87,000 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products due to possible listeria contamination.
Social Media
No, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez didn't tweet that electric cars are better than gas during a hurricane
Ocasio-Cortez said she never tweeted about electric cars during hurricanes in 2019. The viral claim has circulated on social media for years.
Weather
No, President Biden didn’t tell people to get vaccinated ahead of Hurricane Ian
A viral clip of President Biden telling people to get vaccinated when preparing for hurricane season wasn’t taken right before Hurricane Ian. The video is from 2021.
Gas Prices
Gas prices don’t always decline before midterms
Some have speculated gas prices tend to drop before big elections like the upcoming midterms, but historical data doesn’t support that claim.
Education
Yes, University of Idaho told staff they could be fired and charged for promoting abortion, contraception
The University of Idaho is urging staff members to “remain neutral” in discussions about abortion and avoid promoting contraception in response to state laws.
Economy
No, Biden executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
Some people on social media have claimed that an executive order signed in March 2022 would make paper money “worthless.” That’s false.
Money
No, Biden’s executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
The Biden administration has tasked the Federal Reserve with looking into the potential creation of a central bank digital currency. But a CBDC wouldn’t replace cash
Taxes
No, the average taxpayer will not have to pay $2,100 to cover the cost of student loan forgiveness
For taxes to be raised to pay for the plan, Congress would have to pass a bill amending the Internal Revenue Code. That hasn’t happened or been proposed.
Immigration
Yes, Florida paid for migrants in Texas to fly to Martha’s Vineyard
Gov. Ron DeSantis and a sheriff’s office based in San Antonio confirmed that Venezuelan migrants were flown from Texas to Florida and eventually Martha’s Vineyard.
Government
No, people affected by Camp Lejeune toxic water don’t need a lawyer to file compensation claim
People who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 can request relief under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Here's how to file a claim.
Money
How to spot mobile payment app scams on Zelle, Venmo, PayPal and Cash App
Mobile peer-to-peer payment app scams are on the rise as more Americans use contactless payment options. Here are a few ways to identify and avoid payment app scams.
Food
Yes, more than 60 meat products have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination
Yes, its true that Behrmann Meat and Processing has voluntarily recalled over 87,000 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products due to possible listeria contamination.
Social Media
No, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez didn't tweet that electric cars are better than gas during a hurricane
Ocasio-Cortez said she never tweeted about electric cars during hurricanes in 2019. The viral claim has circulated on social media for years.
Weather
No, President Biden didn’t tell people to get vaccinated ahead of Hurricane Ian
A viral clip of President Biden telling people to get vaccinated when preparing for hurricane season wasn’t taken right before Hurricane Ian. The video is from 2021.
Gas Prices
Gas prices don’t always decline before midterms
Some have speculated gas prices tend to drop before big elections like the upcoming midterms, but historical data doesn’t support that claim.
Education
Yes, University of Idaho told staff they could be fired and charged for promoting abortion, contraception
The University of Idaho is urging staff members to “remain neutral” in discussions about abortion and avoid promoting contraception in response to state laws.
Economy
No, Biden executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
Some people on social media have claimed that an executive order signed in March 2022 would make paper money “worthless.” That’s false.
Money
No, Biden’s executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
The Biden administration has tasked the Federal Reserve with looking into the potential creation of a central bank digital currency. But a CBDC wouldn’t replace cash
Taxes
No, the average taxpayer will not have to pay $2,100 to cover the cost of student loan forgiveness
For taxes to be raised to pay for the plan, Congress would have to pass a bill amending the Internal Revenue Code. That hasn’t happened or been proposed.
Immigration
Yes, Florida paid for migrants in Texas to fly to Martha’s Vineyard
Gov. Ron DeSantis and a sheriff’s office based in San Antonio confirmed that Venezuelan migrants were flown from Texas to Florida and eventually Martha’s Vineyard.
Government
No, people affected by Camp Lejeune toxic water don’t need a lawyer to file compensation claim
People who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 can request relief under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Here's how to file a claim.
Money
How to spot mobile payment app scams on Zelle, Venmo, PayPal and Cash App
Mobile peer-to-peer payment app scams are on the rise as more Americans use contactless payment options. Here are a few ways to identify and avoid payment app scams.
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