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Taxes
The IRS is not increasing audits on middle class by hiring 87K new agents
VERIFY
Here's why thieves are targeting airbags in the DC region | Verify
The stolen devices are often linked to insurance fraud.
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What's driving airbag thefts in our area? | Verify
Airbag prices are currently inflated because of supply chain issues.
Business
No, HBO Max is not abandoning scripted content
Warner Bros. plans to merge HBO Max with discovery+, but the new service will still have scripted series in addition to reality shows.
Government
No, being convicted of taking government records would not disqualify Trump from serving as president again
The eligibility requirements for President are outlined in the Constitution and don’t include criminal convictions.
Expert Interviews
Monkeypox and Kids | Expert Interview with Allison Messina, M.D.
Lots of people have questions about how monkeypox affects kids. VERIFY spoke with Pediatric infectious disease specialist, Allison Messina, M.D., to provide more ins
Vaccines
Yes, COVID-19 vaccine boosters for omicron will be available to the public in 2022
Omicron vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna may be available as early as September 2022, pending FDA authorization.
Coronavirus
Will there be a booster shot specifically targeted at the Omicron variant?
Will there be a booster shot specifically targeted at the Omicron variant? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Food
No, the dial on a toaster does not indicate minutes, like viral video claims
A viral Instagram post claims the dial on most toasters measures minutes but it actually indicates the shade of brownness a slice of toast can reach.
Food
Does the dial on the side of a toaster indicate minutes of toast time?
Does the dial on the side of a toaster indicate minutes of toast time? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Scams
Yes, unsolicited texts offering money for putting advertisements on cars are scams
The AARP says complaints about these kinds of scams rose during the pandemic as millions found themselves without work.
VERIFY
No, there's no federal law requiring businesses accept cash payments
However, Washington DC is one of a growing number of localities to enact local laws preventing "cash discrimination."
VERIFY
Here's why thieves are targeting airbags in the DC region | Verify
The stolen devices are often linked to insurance fraud.
VERIFY
What's driving airbag thefts in our area? | Verify
Airbag prices are currently inflated because of supply chain issues.
Business
No, HBO Max is not abandoning scripted content
Warner Bros. plans to merge HBO Max with discovery+, but the new service will still have scripted series in addition to reality shows.
Government
No, being convicted of taking government records would not disqualify Trump from serving as president again
The eligibility requirements for President are outlined in the Constitution and don’t include criminal convictions.
Expert Interviews
Monkeypox and Kids | Expert Interview with Allison Messina, M.D.
Lots of people have questions about how monkeypox affects kids. VERIFY spoke with Pediatric infectious disease specialist, Allison Messina, M.D., to provide more ins
Vaccines
Yes, COVID-19 vaccine boosters for omicron will be available to the public in 2022
Omicron vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna may be available as early as September 2022, pending FDA authorization.
Coronavirus
Will there be a booster shot specifically targeted at the Omicron variant?
Will there be a booster shot specifically targeted at the Omicron variant? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Food
No, the dial on a toaster does not indicate minutes, like viral video claims
A viral Instagram post claims the dial on most toasters measures minutes but it actually indicates the shade of brownness a slice of toast can reach.
Food
Does the dial on the side of a toaster indicate minutes of toast time?
Does the dial on the side of a toaster indicate minutes of toast time? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Scams
Yes, unsolicited texts offering money for putting advertisements on cars are scams
The AARP says complaints about these kinds of scams rose during the pandemic as millions found themselves without work.
VERIFY
No, there's no federal law requiring businesses accept cash payments
However, Washington DC is one of a growing number of localities to enact local laws preventing "cash discrimination."
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