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Settlements
Yes, Capital One class action settlement payment emails are real
Immigration
Driver’s licenses and IDs don’t allow undocumented immigrants to vote in federal elections
Several VERIFY readers asked if undocumented immigrants receive ID cards or driver’s licenses, and whether they can vote as a result. Here’s what we found.
VERIFY This
VERIFY This | Shutdown, strikes and Summer effect on fall colors
In this episode, we look into the effects of a government shutdown on employees & veterans, the truth behind vaccines & autism and impact of summer on fall colors.
Shutdown
Yes, retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown
Several VERIFY readers have asked if federal retirees would get their pensions during a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.
Government
Retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown
Federal retirees, including military veterans, will still get retirement checks during a shutdown. Social Security won’t be affected, either.
Education
Young children and school readiness | Expert Interview with Jennifer Katzenstein, Ph.D. of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Jennifer Katzenstein, Ph.D. of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital talks about determining when young children are ready for school.
Education
Early education preparation | Expert Interview with Norline Wild, Ph.D. of Niagara University
Norline Wild, Ph.D. of Niagara University discusses ways both parents and educators can prepare young children for their educational careers.
Technology
Turning on airplane mode can help your phone charge a little faster
With airplane mode enabled, a phone uses less energy, but many other factors can also influence a phone’s charging speed.
Shutdown
Yes, food stamps could run out during a government shutdown
The USDA predicts that SNAP and WIC benefits in some areas could run out in as little as a few days if the government shuts down.
Shutdown
How SNAP and WIC are affected by a government shutdown
The USDA predicts that SNAP and WIC benefits in some areas could run out in as little as a few days if the government shuts down.
Elections
No, ‘500,000 Venezuelans’ with Temporary Protected Status won’t be able to vote in the presidential election
The White House's recent TPS expansion for Venezuelan migrants has prompted confusion about whether they can vote. Here's what we can VERIFY.
National
What we can VERIFY about ‘Drano bombs’
We’ve received several questions referring to online warnings about Drano bombs and the dangers of the homemade explosives. Here’s what we know.
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