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Debt Ceiling
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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.
Travel
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VERIFY answers five questions about crime and safety travelers may have before they plan a trip to Mexico.
Fact Sheets
5 VERIFIED ways you can fact-check online claims
It can be hard to distinguish between true and false information online. VERIFY compiled these five tips to help you fact-check for yourself.
Scams
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Social Security scams are a popular type of fraud. Do you know how to spot one?
Social Security
What to know about Social Security benefits: VERIFY Fact Sheet
VERIFY answers common questions about Social Security benefits, including how they’re calculated, whether they’re taxable and if family members can receive them.
Environment
What we can VERIFY about the Ohio train derailment
A train carrying toxic chemicals derailed near East Palestine, Ohio. Here's what we know as fact, and what's unconfirmed rumor.
Coronavirus
XBB.1.5 COVID-19 subvariant: 4 Fast Facts
The latest strain of COVID-19 has become the most dominant in the Northeastern U.S. in the last month.
Scams
Watch out for these common holiday scams
Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.
Food
Verifying 5 common food claims
Worried gum will stay in your stomach for years? Think you can get perfect vision if you eat enough carrots? We fact-checked five pieces of food folklore.
Scams
6 ways to spot a mobile payment app scam
More Americans are using mobile payment apps, like Zelle and Venmo, to send money — and scammers are taking notice. Here’s how to avoid a mobile payment app scam.
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.
Travel
Fact sheet: What to know about travel warnings for Mexico
VERIFY answers five questions about crime and safety travelers may have before they plan a trip to Mexico.
Fact Sheets
5 VERIFIED ways you can fact-check online claims
It can be hard to distinguish between true and false information online. VERIFY compiled these five tips to help you fact-check for yourself.
Scams
5 signs of a Social Security scam
Social Security scams are a popular type of fraud. Do you know how to spot one?
Social Security
What to know about Social Security benefits: VERIFY Fact Sheet
VERIFY answers common questions about Social Security benefits, including how they’re calculated, whether they’re taxable and if family members can receive them.
Environment
What we can VERIFY about the Ohio train derailment
A train carrying toxic chemicals derailed near East Palestine, Ohio. Here's what we know as fact, and what's unconfirmed rumor.
Coronavirus
XBB.1.5 COVID-19 subvariant: 4 Fast Facts
The latest strain of COVID-19 has become the most dominant in the Northeastern U.S. in the last month.
Scams
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Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.
Food
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Scams
6 ways to spot a mobile payment app scam
More Americans are using mobile payment apps, like Zelle and Venmo, to send money — and scammers are taking notice. Here’s how to avoid a mobile payment app scam.
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