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Food
Yes, fast food prices have risen faster than inflation over the last 15 years
Food
Yes, fast food prices have risen faster than inflation over the last 15 years
Prices at fast food restaurants such as McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Wendy’s have been rising faster than inflation since at least 2009.
Joe Biden
No, billionaires don’t pay average of 8.2% in federal taxes
President Biden claimed during the State of the Union that the “average federal tax rate” for billionaires is 8.2%. But the actual number is higher.
Business
No, Walmart and Target are not charging customers to use self-checkout
Posts online claim the stores are limiting self-checkout lanes to customers who pay for subscription services. Here’s what Walmart and Target told VERIFY.
Immigration
No, the VA is not providing or paying for medical care for migrants
Critics of President Biden claim his Department of Veterans Affairs is putting immigrants ahead of vets. Here’s what’s actually happening.
Immigration
No, the VA is not paying for medical care for migrants
Critics of President Biden claim his Department of Veterans Affairs is putting immigrants ahead of vets. Here’s what’s actually happening.
Money
No, the president does not control grocery prices
Grocery retailers choose how much to charge for the food they sell and take into account economic factors, known as market forces, that affect prices.
Money
Grocery prices are not controlled by the president
Grocery retailers choose how much to charge for the food they sell and take into account economic factors, known as market forces, that affect prices.
AI
Viral video of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen talking about crypto is a satirical deepfake
The fake video of Yellen discussing deregulation has fooled some into believing that she's reversed course on cryptocurrency concerns.
Student Loans
No, the government isn’t sending checks for student loan forgiveness
A VERIFY reader asked if borrowers receive a check when the government forgives their student loans. It doesn’t. Here’s how student loan relief is issued.
Settlements
Yes, the Hyundai and Kia class action settlement over theft losses is real
Hyundai and Kia are compensating owners of some vehicles for theft-related losses. Here’s what drivers need to know about filing a claim.
Settlements
Class action lawsuit that claims pork companies fixed prices of products including bacon, pork chops, is real
If you purchased pork products from major retailers between 2014 and 2018, you could be eligible to participate in a class action lawsuit.
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