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Social Security

No, a government shutdown would not stop or delay Social Security payments

Coronavirus

Yes, the government is sending out free COVID-19 tests again

Starting Sept. 25, all U.S. households will be able to order up to four free at-home COVID-19 tests through the website COVIDTests.gov.
Social Media

Video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real. It was a skit

A video appearing to show an angry mom ripping a pride flag off a classroom wall was actually a pre-planned skit.
Social Media

A video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real, it was a skit

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shared a viral video of a mom tearing down a pride flag in a classroom. It was a staged skit.
Health

There’s no evidence linking vaccines to autism

The claim gained momentum after a 1998 study suggested the MMR vaccine caused autism in children. But that study was retracted more than a decade ago.
Wildfires

6 VERIFIED ways to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke can make the air unhealthy to breathe. We VERIFY what you need to know about how to stay safe outdoors and in your home.
Technology

Yes, a nationwide emergency alert test will happen on Oct. 4, 2023

The test will be sent to radios, televisions and cell phones in order to confirm the systems used by the government can effectively inform people of an emergency.
Immigration

No, the federal government does not give undocumented immigrants $2,200 per month

Multiple VERIFY readers asked us about claims that undocumented immigrants get a monthly stipend from the government. Here’s what we found.
National

VERIFYING the difference between ‘Hispanic’ and ‘Latino’

While many use the two terms interchangeably, Hispanic and Latino/a/x are terms that refer to different groups with heavy overlap.
Health

No, people affected by Camp Lejeune's toxic water don’t need a lawyer to file a compensation claim

The PACT Act allows people who were exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 to seek financial compensation. Here’s how.
Immigration

Undocumented immigrants are not getting $2,200 per month from the federal government

Multiple VERIFY readers asked us about claims that undocumented immigrants get a monthly stipend from the government. Here’s what we found.
Money

No, the U.S. government isn’t planning to recall the dollar

A VERIFY reader asked us to look into claims that the U.S. government is planning to recall cash and replace it with a digital dollar. Here’s what we found.

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Sacramento's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Sacramento, California | ABC10.com

No, a government shutdown would not stop or delay Social Security payments

Yes, the government is sending out free COVID-19 tests again

Video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real. It was a skit

A video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real, it was a skit

There’s no evidence linking vaccines to autism

6 VERIFIED ways to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Yes, a nationwide emergency alert test will happen on Oct. 4, 2023

No, the federal government does not give undocumented immigrants $2,200 per month

VERIFYING the difference between ‘Hispanic’ and ‘Latino’

No, people affected by Camp Lejeune's toxic water don’t need a lawyer to file a compensation claim

Undocumented immigrants are not getting $2,200 per month from the federal government

No, the U.S. government isn’t planning to recall the dollar

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