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Business
No, current State Farm homeowners insurance customers in California won’t lose coverage
Money
Yes, the debt ceiling deal requires student loan payments to restart
Several VERIFY readers asked what the debt ceiling deal means for their student loan payments. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
Student Loans
Yes, the debt ceiling deal requires student loan payments to restart
Several VERIFY readers asked what the debt ceiling deal means for their student loan payments. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
Technology
Despite speculation, Google won't be deleting YouTube videos from inactive accounts
Google announced it would begin deleting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years. But accounts with YouTube videos will not be included.
Health
Yes, the CDC makes unsolicited phone calls
After receiving two calls from a number claiming to be with the CDC, Linda asked if she was being scammed. Here’s how we VERIFIED that the calls were legit.
Health
Explaining the benefits between liquid vs pill medication | Expert Interview with Phillip Gerk , Ph.D., Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University
Phillip Gerk , Ph.D., is a professor at the School of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University and explains the differences between liquid vs pill medication.
Vaccines
Autism and the false vaccine conspiracy origin | Expert Interview with Jason Hangauer, Ph.D., Psychologist at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Jason Hangauer, Ph.D., Psychologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital explains the origin of the false autism and vaccine link conspiracy.
Extreme Weather
FEMA does not use the Waffle House Index in an official capacity
During extreme weather, some people rely on whether Waffle House is open to determine the severity of the storm. But it’s not an official government measurement.
Holiday
Yes, Pride Month began as a protest against police brutality
The Stonewall Inn was a popular gay bar in New York City in 1969. It became the site of a weeklong clash between police and protesters that year.
Education
Several books have been banned in Florida, despite Ron DeSantis' claim that there have been no bans
In Florida, there are no statewide bans on books. But, school districts can make their own rules. During the 2022 school year, 566 books were banned in the state.
Social Media
No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire
A viral tweet claims Chick-fil-A “just hired” a vice president of DE&I, leading to backlash and calls for a boycott. Here’s how we VERIFIED that’s false.
Food
No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire
Claims that Chick-fil-A just hired Erick McReynolds as the company’s vice president of DE&I have led to calls for a boycott. But the position isn’t new.
Money
Yes, the debt ceiling deal requires student loan payments to restart
Several VERIFY readers asked what the debt ceiling deal means for their student loan payments. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
Student Loans
Yes, the debt ceiling deal requires student loan payments to restart
Several VERIFY readers asked what the debt ceiling deal means for their student loan payments. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
Technology
Despite speculation, Google won't be deleting YouTube videos from inactive accounts
Google announced it would begin deleting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years. But accounts with YouTube videos will not be included.
Health
Yes, the CDC makes unsolicited phone calls
After receiving two calls from a number claiming to be with the CDC, Linda asked if she was being scammed. Here’s how we VERIFIED that the calls were legit.
Health
Explaining the benefits between liquid vs pill medication | Expert Interview with Phillip Gerk , Ph.D., Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University
Phillip Gerk , Ph.D., is a professor at the School of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University and explains the differences between liquid vs pill medication.
Vaccines
Autism and the false vaccine conspiracy origin | Expert Interview with Jason Hangauer, Ph.D., Psychologist at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Jason Hangauer, Ph.D., Psychologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital explains the origin of the false autism and vaccine link conspiracy.
Extreme Weather
FEMA does not use the Waffle House Index in an official capacity
During extreme weather, some people rely on whether Waffle House is open to determine the severity of the storm. But it’s not an official government measurement.
Holiday
Yes, Pride Month began as a protest against police brutality
The Stonewall Inn was a popular gay bar in New York City in 1969. It became the site of a weeklong clash between police and protesters that year.
Education
Several books have been banned in Florida, despite Ron DeSantis' claim that there have been no bans
In Florida, there are no statewide bans on books. But, school districts can make their own rules. During the 2022 school year, 566 books were banned in the state.
Social Media
No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire
A viral tweet claims Chick-fil-A “just hired” a vice president of DE&I, leading to backlash and calls for a boycott. Here’s how we VERIFIED that’s false.
Food
No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire
Claims that Chick-fil-A just hired Erick McReynolds as the company’s vice president of DE&I have led to calls for a boycott. But the position isn’t new.
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