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In most states, employers can ask you for your credit report
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No, Damar Hamlin isn’t dead, as conspiracy theorists claim
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen called claims that teammate Damar Hamlin is dead “stupid.” Hamlin is alive; the conspiracy theories are false.
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No, there's not a KitchenAid mixer recall due to lead
Allegations that KitchenAid mixer attachments contain lead have spread online. The company has not issued a recall for the products.
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There is not a KitchenAid mixer attachment recall due to lead
There isn’t a recall on any KitchenAid mixer attachments due to lead contamination after Lead Safe Mama claimed its cast aluminum parts contain high amounts of lead.
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Average gas price in the UK is over $7 per gallon, not cheaper than US
A viral photo claiming to show gas prices in the United Kingdom is misleading. Gas is actually closer to $7 per gallon in the UK.
Food
Bill to reduce which foods are eligible for SNAP would only affect Iowa
Iowa Republicans introduced a bill that would make staples like fresh meat ineligible for SNAP benefits. But the proposal would not affect other states.
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In most states, employers can ask you for your credit report
Federal, state and local laws differ in whether an employer can access your credit report. We break down the rules.
Taxes
No, you won’t receive the increased child tax credit this year
Parents should expect a smaller refund in 2023 due to the child tax credit amount going down. Here’s what to know about income limits and other requirements.
VERIFY
Yes, you can file your taxes for free
There are several options you can use to file your federal taxes, and sometimes your state taxes, for free.
Taxes
No, families can’t receive the increased child tax credit in 2023
The expanded child tax credit included in the American Rescue Plan is no longer in effect. Here’s what that means for families’ tax returns in 2023.
VERIFY
What it means for the U.S. to hit the debt ceiling: 5 Fast Facts
Several readers have asked about the debt ceiling and what could happen if Congress doesn’t raise it in time. We VERIFY answers to 5 key questions.
Money
No, the last time the debt ceiling was raised wasn't during the Obama presidency
Several readers have asked about the debt ceiling and what could happen if Congress doesn’t raise it in time. We VERIFY answers to 5 key questions.
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No, Damar Hamlin isn’t dead, as conspiracy theorists claim
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen called claims that teammate Damar Hamlin is dead “stupid.” Hamlin is alive; the conspiracy theories are false.
VERIFY
No, there's not a KitchenAid mixer recall due to lead
Allegations that KitchenAid mixer attachments contain lead have spread online. The company has not issued a recall for the products.
Food
There is not a KitchenAid mixer attachment recall due to lead
There isn’t a recall on any KitchenAid mixer attachments due to lead contamination after Lead Safe Mama claimed its cast aluminum parts contain high amounts of lead.
Gas Prices
Average gas price in the UK is over $7 per gallon, not cheaper than US
A viral photo claiming to show gas prices in the United Kingdom is misleading. Gas is actually closer to $7 per gallon in the UK.
Food
Bill to reduce which foods are eligible for SNAP would only affect Iowa
Iowa Republicans introduced a bill that would make staples like fresh meat ineligible for SNAP benefits. But the proposal would not affect other states.
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