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Scams
Yes, the On Point Global settlement with the Federal Trade Commission is real
Government
No, a California law does not allow doctors to perform gender-affirming surgeries without parental consent
SB 107 focuses on how law enforcement should handle out-of-state investigations. It doesn’t allow doctors to perform gender-affirming care without parental consent.
Health
No, a California law does not allow doctors to perform gender-affirming surgeries without parental consent
A new California law doesn’t change who can consent to healthcare in the state. Minors still need parental consent for gender-affirming care.
Joe Biden
No, President Biden didn’t legalize marijuana nationwide
Cannabis won’t be legal at the federal level until Congress acts to remove it from the Controlled Substances Act, an expert told VERIFY.
Elections
No, Texas is not revoking voter registrations without telling people
The claim comes from a court ruling on the state’s process for flagging noncitizen voters. The ruling doesn’t allow Texas to revoke registrations without notice.
Elections
Here's when politicians need musician approval to use songs in ads
Political candidates need to purchase licenses to use copyrighted music in their TV spots. Those rights are often owned by artists, but not always.
Social Media
Vice President Harris didn’t say Hurricane Ian relief will be directed toward ‘communities of color’
Harris spoke broadly about the impacts of climate change and the equitable distribution of resources, not specific plans for Hurricane Ian.
Student Loans
Fast Facts about how student debt relief will be applied for borrowers with multiple loans
If you have multiple student loans, the Department of Education determines how relief is applied. Here are the loans that will be forgiven first.
Weather
No, President Biden didn’t tell people to get vaccinated ahead of Hurricane Ian
A viral clip of President Biden telling people to get vaccinated when preparing for hurricane season wasn’t taken right before Hurricane Ian. The video is from 2021.
Gas Prices
Gas prices don’t always decline before midterms
Some have speculated gas prices tend to drop before big elections like the upcoming midterms, but historical data doesn’t support that claim.
Economy
No, Biden executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
Some people on social media have claimed that an executive order signed in March 2022 would make paper money “worthless.” That’s false.
Money
No, Biden’s executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
The Biden administration has tasked the Federal Reserve with looking into the potential creation of a central bank digital currency. But a CBDC wouldn’t replace cash
Government
No, a California law does not allow doctors to perform gender-affirming surgeries without parental consent
SB 107 focuses on how law enforcement should handle out-of-state investigations. It doesn’t allow doctors to perform gender-affirming care without parental consent.
Health
No, a California law does not allow doctors to perform gender-affirming surgeries without parental consent
A new California law doesn’t change who can consent to healthcare in the state. Minors still need parental consent for gender-affirming care.
Joe Biden
No, President Biden didn’t legalize marijuana nationwide
Cannabis won’t be legal at the federal level until Congress acts to remove it from the Controlled Substances Act, an expert told VERIFY.
Elections
No, Texas is not revoking voter registrations without telling people
The claim comes from a court ruling on the state’s process for flagging noncitizen voters. The ruling doesn’t allow Texas to revoke registrations without notice.
Elections
Here's when politicians need musician approval to use songs in ads
Political candidates need to purchase licenses to use copyrighted music in their TV spots. Those rights are often owned by artists, but not always.
Social Media
Vice President Harris didn’t say Hurricane Ian relief will be directed toward ‘communities of color’
Harris spoke broadly about the impacts of climate change and the equitable distribution of resources, not specific plans for Hurricane Ian.
Student Loans
Fast Facts about how student debt relief will be applied for borrowers with multiple loans
If you have multiple student loans, the Department of Education determines how relief is applied. Here are the loans that will be forgiven first.
Weather
No, President Biden didn’t tell people to get vaccinated ahead of Hurricane Ian
A viral clip of President Biden telling people to get vaccinated when preparing for hurricane season wasn’t taken right before Hurricane Ian. The video is from 2021.
Gas Prices
Gas prices don’t always decline before midterms
Some have speculated gas prices tend to drop before big elections like the upcoming midterms, but historical data doesn’t support that claim.
Economy
No, Biden executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
Some people on social media have claimed that an executive order signed in March 2022 would make paper money “worthless.” That’s false.
Money
No, Biden’s executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
The Biden administration has tasked the Federal Reserve with looking into the potential creation of a central bank digital currency. But a CBDC wouldn’t replace cash
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