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Student Loans

Student loan SAVE plan: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Extreme Weather

Hurricanes: VERIFY Fact Sheet

VERIFY answers 5 of the top hurricane season questions, including what the five categories mean and whether insurance policies cover flood damage.
Vaccines

What to know about vaccines for COVID-19, RSV and the flu: VERIFY Fact Sheet

When is the new COVID-19 vaccine going to be available and who should consider an RSV vaccine? We VERIFY.
Coronavirus

VERIFY Fact Sheet: the EG.5 COVID-19 variant | Facts you should know

EG.5, which is a descendant of XBB and omicron, is now the most common COVID-19 strain in the United States as of August 2023.
Science

No, the government didn’t say aliens are real. What we can VERIFY about the UFO hearing

A "whistleblower" claimed the Pentagon was hiding evidence of aliens. Here’s why his testimony requires context.
Gas Prices

VERIFY Fact Sheet: 5 ways to maximize your car’s fuel economy

Should you roll down your windows instead of running the A/C? Should you idle your car or restart it? Which gas should you get? We VERIFY.
Environment

Fact Sheet: 4 VERIFIED tips to prevent horse fly bites

Horse flies are bloodsucking pests that can deliver painful bites. We VERIFIED four tips to prevent that from happening.
Weather

El Niño: VERIFY Fact Sheet

How does an El Niño impact the weather? Does it create more hurricanes than La Niña? We VERIFY five things to know.
Health

VERIFY Fact Sheet: What to know about skin cancer and skin tone

There are many misconceptions about skin cancer and skin tone. We VERIFY four facts about the disease and share tips on how you can reduce your skin cancer risk.
Money

Temu online store: 3 VERIFIED facts

Temu is a discount online retailer with one of the most popular mobile apps. But posts online say people should avoid using the store. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Debt Ceiling

VERIFYING 6 claims about the U.S. debt ceiling and potential default

What are the consequences if the U.S. defaults on its debt? Would a default impact Social Security or SNAP payments? VERIFY answers top questions.
National

VERIFYING why AAPI Heritage Month is celebrated in May

AAPI Heritage Month shines a spotlight on the culture, history and achievements of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.