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Yes, people who haven’t filed taxes can get this year’s child tax credit

Money

Yes, people who haven’t filed taxes can get this year’s child tax credit

Government

Yes, there are Confederate statues in the US Capitol’s National Statuary Hall Collection

Nearly 100 Confederate monuments were removed nationwide in 2020 amid protests, but some still remain, including in the nation's Capitol.
Travel

No, you don’t have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to fly in the US

While the CDC recommends people delay travel until they’re vaccinated, vaccines are not a requirement for flying domestically.
National

VERIFY Weekly: The history behind June becoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month

With LGBTQ+ celebrations happening across the country this month, the VERIFY team looked into how and why June became Pride Month.
National

Yes, Juneteenth is now a federal holiday

Juneteenth is the first new federal holiday since 1983 when Martin Luther King Jr. Day was approved.
Government

Yes, states could technically build border walls, but there are lots of hurdles to overcome

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced the state plans to build a border wall where the Trump administration left off.
Government

No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a heartbeat bill into law in May, barring abortions in the state as early as six weeks.
National

Did Biden previously pledge to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt?

President Joe Biden has released his proposed budget and the omission of federal student loan debt forgiveness has caught many people's attention.
National

Is the lumber shortage real?

Several TikTok videos claim the lumber shortage was created to boost profits in the lumber industry.
National

Mask fast facts: Verifying claims about masks and COVID-19

The VERIFY team answered a few questions about the CDC’s mask guidance and its impact on businesses and customers.
Government

No, there is no evidence bamboo fibers were in Arizona 2020 presidential election ballots

Although Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election, there is still misinformation circulating about the election results in Maricopa County, Ariz.
National

VERIFY Weekly: The Colonial Pipeline shutdown was just one reason for the gas shortage

The VERIFY team investigated claims related to the Colonial Pipeline shutdown and subsequent gas shortage.

Wapello County sees significant flooding Friday

Metro doctor explains reason for drop in life expectancy

Wapello County sees significant flooding Friday

Flooding, storm damage in Eldon

Hashimoto: 'No spectators' still possible for Tokyo Olympics

Olympic track trials: Emma Coburn wins 3,000-meter steeplechase

Yes, eating poppy seeds can lead to a positive drug test

Wapello County sees significant flooding Friday

Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa

Yes, people who haven’t filed taxes can get this year’s child tax credit

Yes, there are Confederate statues in the US Capitol’s National Statuary Hall Collection

No, you don’t have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to fly in the US

VERIFY Weekly: The history behind June becoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Yes, Juneteenth is now a federal holiday

Yes, states could technically build border walls, but there are lots of hurdles to overcome

No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger

Did Biden previously pledge to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt?

Is the lumber shortage real?

Mask fast facts: Verifying claims about masks and COVID-19

No, there is no evidence bamboo fibers were in Arizona 2020 presidential election ballots

VERIFY Weekly: The Colonial Pipeline shutdown was just one reason for the gas shortage

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