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Business

No, most businesses won’t violate HIPAA by asking customers if they’ve been vaccinated

Money

Yes, you can file a basic federal tax return for free

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has extended the deadline to file your federal income tax return to May 17.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Are COVID-19 vaccine mandates for college students legal?

Can colleges/universities legally require COVID-19 vaccination prior to attending classes in person, living on campus? What about medical and religious exemptions?
VERIFY

VERIFY: What's the difference between an EUA and a license?

The VERIFY Team looked into why the vaccines have only received Emergency Use Authorization, rather than a full license
VERIFY

VERIFY: Can universities mandate COVID-19 vaccines?

The Verify Team looked into whether universities can mandate COVID-19 vaccines for returning students. Our experts said yes, although there are exceptions.
National

No, a woman was not filmed filling plastic bags with gasoline during the 2021 supply shortage

A viral video showing a woman at a Houston, Texas, gas station filling plastic bags with gasoline was actually filmed in 2019, not amid the recent gasoline shortage.
Coronavirus

No, the COVID-19 vaccines haven’t received FDA approval yet

Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccines have all received emergency use authorization from the FDA.
Coronavirus

VERIFY weekly: Yes, kids will get the same COVID-19 vaccine dose as adults

The VERIFY team answered your questions about kids and vaccines, including whether someone under 18 needs parental permission to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Coronavirus

No, the COVID-19 vaccine does not contain a magnetic microchip

Viral videos claim to show a magnet sticks to skin near the COVID-19 vaccine administration site as proof a microchip was implanted.
Science

Cicada fast facts: What's true and false about Brood X

Brood X cicadas are starting to emerge across the East Coast after 17 years underground.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Did the Colonial pipeline shutdown create a 'gas shortage'?

Gas prices have been going up since last year due to crude oil prices and fluctuating demand during the pandemic. This week, prices spiked 10-15 cents more.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Why are gas prices rising?

The Verify team looked into why gas prices have been on the rise since November of last year.

Family and friends of Maryland couple killed hold fundraiser in their honor

GasBuddy: 83% of DC gas stations are out of gas

Heating up this week in metro Washington. Here's a look at the forecast

Showers clear by evening

Capitals win Game 1 in OT; quickly turn focus to Game 2 of its playoff matchup with Bruins

Washington Capitals quickly turn focus to Game 2 of its NHL playoff matchup with Bruins

Family and friends of Maryland couple killed hold fundraiser in their honor

GasBuddy: 83% of DC gas stations are out of gas

Washington, DC's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Washington, DC | WUSA9.com

No, most businesses won’t violate HIPAA by asking customers if they’ve been vaccinated

Yes, you can file a basic federal tax return for free

VERIFY: Are COVID-19 vaccine mandates for college students legal?

VERIFY: What's the difference between an EUA and a license?

VERIFY: Can universities mandate COVID-19 vaccines?

No, a woman was not filmed filling plastic bags with gasoline during the 2021 supply shortage

No, the COVID-19 vaccines haven’t received FDA approval yet

VERIFY weekly: Yes, kids will get the same COVID-19 vaccine dose as adults

No, the COVID-19 vaccine does not contain a magnetic microchip

Cicada fast facts: What's true and false about Brood X

VERIFY: Did the Colonial pipeline shutdown create a 'gas shortage'?

VERIFY: Why are gas prices rising?

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