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Education
DeSantis’ claim that there hasn’t been a ‘single book banned in Florida’ isn’t true
Education
Several books have been banned in Florida, despite Ron DeSantis' claim that there have been no bans
In Florida, there are no statewide bans on books. But, school districts can make their own rules. During the 2022 school year, 566 books were banned in the state.
Settlements
Yes, Zoom class action settlement payment emails are real
Emails about an upcoming settlement payment from the Zoom class action lawsuit are legitimate. We VERIFY how you can claim your money.
Social Media
No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire
A viral tweet claims Chick-fil-A “just hired” a vice president of DE&I, leading to backlash and calls for a boycott. Here’s how we VERIFIED that’s false.
Food
No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire
Claims that Chick-fil-A just hired Erick McReynolds as the company’s vice president of DE&I have led to calls for a boycott. But the position isn’t new.
Student Loans
Yes, the proposed debt ceiling deal requires student loan payments to restart
Several VERIFY readers asked what the proposed debt ceiling deal means for their student loan payments. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
Health
Yes, you should wait about 30 minutes to brush your teeth after consuming acidic foods or drinks
Brushing too soon after eating or drinking something acidic can do more harm than good to your teeth.
Settlements
Yes, eligible TurboTax users will get checks from a class action settlement
If you’re eligible for the TurboTax class action settlement, you will receive a check in the mail without filing a claim. Here’s who qualifies.
Extreme Weather
No, the ‘Waffle House Index’ is not an official FEMA policy
During extreme weather, some people rely on whether Waffle House is open to determine the severity of the storm. But it’s not an official government measurement.
Science
No, bubbles don’t keep mosquitoes away
While bubble machines can repel mosquitoes, that’s because of the fans inside the machines, not the bubbles themselves.
Travel
No, Puerto Ricans don’t need a passport to travel to the U.S.
VERIFY viewer Ana asked if Puerto Ricans are required to show passports to travel in the U.S. Here’s what we found.
Travel
No, Puerto Ricans don’t need a passport to travel to the U.S.
Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, so a passport is not required to travel in the continental U.S. Spirit Airlines and Hertz have issued apologies for denying service
Education
Several books have been banned in Florida, despite Ron DeSantis' claim that there have been no bans
In Florida, there are no statewide bans on books. But, school districts can make their own rules. During the 2022 school year, 566 books were banned in the state.
Settlements
Yes, Zoom class action settlement payment emails are real
Emails about an upcoming settlement payment from the Zoom class action lawsuit are legitimate. We VERIFY how you can claim your money.
Social Media
No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire
A viral tweet claims Chick-fil-A “just hired” a vice president of DE&I, leading to backlash and calls for a boycott. Here’s how we VERIFIED that’s false.
Food
No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire
Claims that Chick-fil-A just hired Erick McReynolds as the company’s vice president of DE&I have led to calls for a boycott. But the position isn’t new.
Student Loans
Yes, the proposed debt ceiling deal requires student loan payments to restart
Several VERIFY readers asked what the proposed debt ceiling deal means for their student loan payments. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
Health
Yes, you should wait about 30 minutes to brush your teeth after consuming acidic foods or drinks
Brushing too soon after eating or drinking something acidic can do more harm than good to your teeth.
Settlements
Yes, eligible TurboTax users will get checks from a class action settlement
If you’re eligible for the TurboTax class action settlement, you will receive a check in the mail without filing a claim. Here’s who qualifies.
Extreme Weather
No, the ‘Waffle House Index’ is not an official FEMA policy
During extreme weather, some people rely on whether Waffle House is open to determine the severity of the storm. But it’s not an official government measurement.
Science
No, bubbles don’t keep mosquitoes away
While bubble machines can repel mosquitoes, that’s because of the fans inside the machines, not the bubbles themselves.
Travel
No, Puerto Ricans don’t need a passport to travel to the U.S.
VERIFY viewer Ana asked if Puerto Ricans are required to show passports to travel in the U.S. Here’s what we found.
Travel
No, Puerto Ricans don’t need a passport to travel to the U.S.
Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, so a passport is not required to travel in the continental U.S. Spirit Airlines and Hertz have issued apologies for denying service
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