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Crime
Yes, there were more children killed in school shootings this year than on-duty law enforcement officers killed by gunfire
As of May 25, 24 children have been killed in school shootings and between 17 and 21 on-duty law enforcement officers have died from gunfire.
Crime
Fact-checking if more children died in school shootings in 2022 than police officers died by gunfire in the line of duty
This year, 24 children have been killed in school shootings as of May 25. During the same time, between 17 & 21 on-duty law enforcement officers have died from guns
Government
Yes, a bill that would require stricter background check rules to buy a gun has been stalled in the Senate
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr called on U.S. senators to pass H.R. 8 after the deadly school shooting in Texas. Here’s where the bill stands right now.
Scams
Facebook post promising free roundtrip plane tickets for Southwest Airlines’ anniversary is a scam
The post promising free plane tickets from Southwest Airlines is a classic example of a social media giveaway scam called “like-farming.”
Food
Yes, you can get a refund if you purchased recalled Jif peanut butter products
Jif recalled dozens of peanut butter products for potential salmonella contamination. Here’s how customers can get a refund for the affected items.
Food
Fact-checking if you can get a refund if you purchased recalled Jif peanut butter products
Jif recalled dozens of peanut butter products for potential salmonella contamination. Here’s how customers can get a refund for the affected items.
Money
No, Social Security recipients aren’t getting new $1,400 stimulus checks
The Senior Citizens League is pushing for $1,400 stimulus payments to seniors on Social Security, but legislation hasn’t been introduced.
Health
The VERIFY team looked into common questions regarding monkeypox
The VERIFY team looked into common questions regarding monkeypox.
Money
Fact-checking if you are required by law to give two weeks’ notice when quitting a job
In most states, employers have to give their employees good cause before firing them. But employees can still quit their jobs at any time without two weeks’ notice.
SCOTUS
Can states pass their own abortion laws if Roe v. Wade is overturned?
Can states pass their own abortion laws if Roe v. Wade is overturned? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Money
No action needed to get check from TurboTax settlement
Eligible customers will automatically receive notices and checks in the mail.
Crime
Yes, there were more children killed in school shootings this year than on-duty law enforcement officers killed by gunfire
As of May 25, 24 children have been killed in school shootings and between 17 and 21 on-duty law enforcement officers have died from gunfire.
Crime
Fact-checking if more children died in school shootings in 2022 than police officers died by gunfire in the line of duty
This year, 24 children have been killed in school shootings as of May 25. During the same time, between 17 & 21 on-duty law enforcement officers have died from guns
Government
Yes, a bill that would require stricter background check rules to buy a gun has been stalled in the Senate
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr called on U.S. senators to pass H.R. 8 after the deadly school shooting in Texas. Here’s where the bill stands right now.
Scams
Facebook post promising free roundtrip plane tickets for Southwest Airlines’ anniversary is a scam
The post promising free plane tickets from Southwest Airlines is a classic example of a social media giveaway scam called “like-farming.”
Food
Yes, you can get a refund if you purchased recalled Jif peanut butter products
Jif recalled dozens of peanut butter products for potential salmonella contamination. Here’s how customers can get a refund for the affected items.
Food
Fact-checking if you can get a refund if you purchased recalled Jif peanut butter products
Jif recalled dozens of peanut butter products for potential salmonella contamination. Here’s how customers can get a refund for the affected items.
Money
No, Social Security recipients aren’t getting new $1,400 stimulus checks
The Senior Citizens League is pushing for $1,400 stimulus payments to seniors on Social Security, but legislation hasn’t been introduced.
Health
The VERIFY team looked into common questions regarding monkeypox
The VERIFY team looked into common questions regarding monkeypox.
Money
Fact-checking if you are required by law to give two weeks’ notice when quitting a job
In most states, employers have to give their employees good cause before firing them. But employees can still quit their jobs at any time without two weeks’ notice.
SCOTUS
Can states pass their own abortion laws if Roe v. Wade is overturned?
Can states pass their own abortion laws if Roe v. Wade is overturned? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Money
No action needed to get check from TurboTax settlement
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