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Social Security
Yes, the federal government borrows Social Security funds
Money
No, most payment apps are not federally insured
Your money is at greater risk when you leave it in a payment app like Cash App, PayPal or Venmo instead of moving the funds to a bank account with deposit insurance.
Money
Claim that people with good credit will pay more for mortgages needs context
People online have claimed that a new mortgage fee structure will penalize people with good credit. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Crime
No, research suggests the death penalty does not save money compared to life in prison
States that pursue death sentences spend millions more than they otherwise would, and often don't wind up executing the inmate, experts have found.
Government
GOP debt ceiling plan doesn’t specifically cut VA budget
Speaker McCarthy’s proposal to lift the debt ceiling comes with budget cuts, though whether it’d affect military veterans is unclear.
Money
Yes, tap-to-pay is less vulnerable to credit card skimming than swiping or inserting
Tap-to-pay, contactless credit cards are better protected from card skimmers sometimes present on gas pumps and ATMs than other credit and debit cards are.
Scams
Yes, scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
Scammers can impersonate family members or other people you know on the phone by using artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning technology.
Guns
Claims Texas governor cut mental health spending need context
Greg Abbott once moved $200 million from the Department of Health and Human Services to the National Guard, but it's unclear whether any programs were affected.
Coronavirus
Fact-checking questions about the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency
How to get COVID-19 tests and vaccines after the federal COVID-19 public health emergency declaration expires on May 11.
Technology
No, searching in incognito mode won’t help you find lower flight prices
It’s a myth that searching for flights in incognito mode will make them cheaper. Clearing cookies in your browser also will not help you save money on airfare.
Food
No, Starbucks isn’t charging customers more for light or no ice
Posts claim Starbucks is charging customers who request light or no ice, but this new $1 fee only applies to Refreshers drinks that are customized with no water.
Government
GOP raised debt limit without cutting spending
House Republicans say they won’t lift the debt ceiling unless President Biden agrees to cut spending. Viewers asked whether they had the same demands for Trump.
Money
No, most payment apps are not federally insured
Your money is at greater risk when you leave it in a payment app like Cash App, PayPal or Venmo instead of moving the funds to a bank account with deposit insurance.
Money
Claim that people with good credit will pay more for mortgages needs context
People online have claimed that a new mortgage fee structure will penalize people with good credit. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Crime
No, research suggests the death penalty does not save money compared to life in prison
States that pursue death sentences spend millions more than they otherwise would, and often don't wind up executing the inmate, experts have found.
Government
GOP debt ceiling plan doesn’t specifically cut VA budget
Speaker McCarthy’s proposal to lift the debt ceiling comes with budget cuts, though whether it’d affect military veterans is unclear.
Money
Yes, tap-to-pay is less vulnerable to credit card skimming than swiping or inserting
Tap-to-pay, contactless credit cards are better protected from card skimmers sometimes present on gas pumps and ATMs than other credit and debit cards are.
Scams
Yes, scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
Scammers can impersonate family members or other people you know on the phone by using artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning technology.
Guns
Claims Texas governor cut mental health spending need context
Greg Abbott once moved $200 million from the Department of Health and Human Services to the National Guard, but it's unclear whether any programs were affected.
Coronavirus
Fact-checking questions about the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency
How to get COVID-19 tests and vaccines after the federal COVID-19 public health emergency declaration expires on May 11.
Technology
No, searching in incognito mode won’t help you find lower flight prices
It’s a myth that searching for flights in incognito mode will make them cheaper. Clearing cookies in your browser also will not help you save money on airfare.
Food
No, Starbucks isn’t charging customers more for light or no ice
Posts claim Starbucks is charging customers who request light or no ice, but this new $1 fee only applies to Refreshers drinks that are customized with no water.
Government
GOP raised debt limit without cutting spending
House Republicans say they won’t lift the debt ceiling unless President Biden agrees to cut spending. Viewers asked whether they had the same demands for Trump.
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