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Yes, DC high-rise buildings can legally limit what floors an alarm sounds on
Money
Yes, your March Madness bracket winnings are taxable
Federal tax law requires you to report gambling winnings, whether you’re betting in your office pool, at the casino or online during March Madness.
DC
Can DC high-rises limit where fire alarms sound? | VERIFY
After February's deadly Silver Spring apartment blaze, fire safety is on many people's minds.
Crime
Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context
Idaho currently only allows lethal injection for the death penalty; a proposed bill would allow firing squads if the state is unable to obtain the right drugs.
Government
Teenagers can be paid less than federal minimum wage, but only for 90 days
The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to pay workers under 20 $4.25 an hour during their first 90 days of employment unless prohibited by state or local law.
Business
Yes, teens can be paid less than the federal minimum wage
Under federal law, employers are allowed to pay workers under the age of 20 less than the federal minimum wage during the first 90 days after initial employment.
Technology
Senate bill backed by Biden could ban TikTok
Despite repeated attempts, TikTok has never been fully banned in the United States. The RESTRICT Act could, theoretically, change that.
Scams
How to avoid falling victim to a timeshare scam
Getting out of a timeshare can be tough and scammers try to take advantage of owners who are desperate to sell. Here’s how to spot a timeshare scam.
Scams
How to spot timeshare scams
Getting out of a timeshare can be tough and scammers try to take advantage of owners who are desperate to sell. Here’s how to spot a timeshare scam.
Olympics
The Olympics runs video game competitions, but it’s not an official sport at the Summer Games
The Olympics are running a series of esports competitions this year. These competitions will not be a part of the 2024 Olympics.
VERIFY
Inflation Reduction Act only caps insulin prices for Medicare patients, not for people with private insurance
The original text included provisions that would cap insulin prices for Medicare patients and people privately insured, but the latter failed to get enough support.
Health
Yes, March is a popular month for vasectomies so men can recover while watching March Madness
Many men choose March to get vasectomies so they can recover while watching the NCAA Tournament, experts told VERIFY.
Money
Yes, your March Madness bracket winnings are taxable
Federal tax law requires you to report gambling winnings, whether you’re betting in your office pool, at the casino or online during March Madness.
DC
Can DC high-rises limit where fire alarms sound? | VERIFY
After February's deadly Silver Spring apartment blaze, fire safety is on many people's minds.
Crime
Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context
Idaho currently only allows lethal injection for the death penalty; a proposed bill would allow firing squads if the state is unable to obtain the right drugs.
Government
Teenagers can be paid less than federal minimum wage, but only for 90 days
The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to pay workers under 20 $4.25 an hour during their first 90 days of employment unless prohibited by state or local law.
Business
Yes, teens can be paid less than the federal minimum wage
Under federal law, employers are allowed to pay workers under the age of 20 less than the federal minimum wage during the first 90 days after initial employment.
Technology
Senate bill backed by Biden could ban TikTok
Despite repeated attempts, TikTok has never been fully banned in the United States. The RESTRICT Act could, theoretically, change that.
Scams
How to avoid falling victim to a timeshare scam
Getting out of a timeshare can be tough and scammers try to take advantage of owners who are desperate to sell. Here’s how to spot a timeshare scam.
Scams
How to spot timeshare scams
Getting out of a timeshare can be tough and scammers try to take advantage of owners who are desperate to sell. Here’s how to spot a timeshare scam.
Olympics
The Olympics runs video game competitions, but it’s not an official sport at the Summer Games
The Olympics are running a series of esports competitions this year. These competitions will not be a part of the 2024 Olympics.
VERIFY
Inflation Reduction Act only caps insulin prices for Medicare patients, not for people with private insurance
The original text included provisions that would cap insulin prices for Medicare patients and people privately insured, but the latter failed to get enough support.
Health
Yes, March is a popular month for vasectomies so men can recover while watching March Madness
Many men choose March to get vasectomies so they can recover while watching the NCAA Tournament, experts told VERIFY.
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