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No, landlords are not banned from charging three months’ rent as a security deposit nationwide
Food
Yes, there is a canned coffee recall in the U.S. due to botulism risk
Snapchill Coffee, a company responsible for manufacturing hundreds of canned coffee drinks in the U.S., voluntarily recalled all of its products over botulism risk.
Elections
Can politicians use campaign funds to pay legal bills? What we can VERIFY
Many VERIFY readers have asked us if former President Trump is allowed to use campaign funds to pay his legal bills. Here's why the answer isn’t clear-cut.
Social Security
Yes, the federal government borrows Social Security funds
The federal government does borrow money from Social Security, but it’s required to pay back the money with interest.
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VERIFY This | Fact-checking the debate, automatic draft registration for some, frequent turbulent flights?
In this week's episode, we fact-check the first debate between Biden and Trump, verify if a bill is will implement the draft for some and are flights more turbulent?
Money
Yes, a new federal rule would expand who’s eligible for overtime pay
Millions more workers could begin receiving overtime pay under a new proposed regulation from the Biden administration.
Elections
We verify claims Biden and Trump made at the first presidential debate
VERIFY fact-checked claims from presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden during their first debate for the 2024 general election.
Government
VERIFYING three claims about the CNN presidential debate rules
We VERIFY if this is the first debate since 1960 to not have a live audience, if candidates can wear earbuds and if candidates get the questions in advance.
Immigration
No, dismissing an asylum case is not the same as granting amnesty
A report says more than 350,000 migrants have had their asylum cases dismissed under President Biden. Here’s how that differs from granting them amnesty.
Taxes
Claim Trump can make tips tax-free needs context
Former President Trump says if he wins the 2024 election, there will be “no taxes on tips.” Here’s what would need to happen for tips to be tax-free.
Olympics
No, U.S. athletes don’t get paid to compete in the Olympics, but they can still earn money
American athletes don’t receive a salary from the U.S. Olympic Committee to compete. They often rely on money from winning medals or income from other sources.
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Consumers aren’t charged additional fees for using tap-to-pay methods instead of swiping or inserting their credit or debit cards.
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