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Money
Yes, TitleMax did send customers letters warning of a data breach
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.
Business
Yes, some car insurance companies have stopped covering Hyundai, Kia models due to thefts
At least two major insurance companies are not issuing new policies in some areas for certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Here’s what drivers need to know.
Settlements
Yes, Hyundai and Kia have settled a class action lawsuit over theft losses
The proposed settlement could be valued at about $200 million and includes approximately 9 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
Business
No, Amazon is not adding a $1 fee for all returns
Amazon only added a $1 return fee if you drop off your item at certain stores. It won’t apply to every return.
Business
Yes, Netflix is cracking down on password sharing in the U.S.
Netflix allowed password sharing to go unchecked for years while its streaming service attracted subscribers in droves — but that’s officially over.
Government
No, Montana’s TikTok ban will not penalize individual app users
The law makes it illegal for TikTok to operate and prohibits downloads of the app in Montana. Apple, Google and TikTok could face penalties, not app users.
Debt Ceiling
VERIFYING what a U.S. default could mean for your Social Security check
Could the government miss Social Security monthly payments if the U.S. defaults? Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Money
No, California is not sending $1.2M in reparations payments to each of its Black residents
A state task force approved recommendations for providing reparations to California’s Black residents. But the state is not currently sending cash payments.
Money
No, California is not sending $1.2M in reparations payments to all Black residents
Reparations payments for California’s Black residents would still need to pass the state legislature and be signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Government
Will Congress, president get paid if U.S. defaults on debt?
If the debt ceiling isn’t raised, the U.S. will run out of money to pay all its bills. We VERIFY why we don’t know if that includes Senate and House paychecks.
Debt Ceiling
Will Congress get paid if the U.S. defaults? Why no one knows
The U.S. has never defaulted before over failure to raise the debt ceiling and there is no framework for prioritizing certain payments over others.
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.
Business
Yes, some car insurance companies have stopped covering Hyundai, Kia models due to thefts
At least two major insurance companies are not issuing new policies in some areas for certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Here’s what drivers need to know.
Settlements
Yes, Hyundai and Kia have settled a class action lawsuit over theft losses
The proposed settlement could be valued at about $200 million and includes approximately 9 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
Business
No, Amazon is not adding a $1 fee for all returns
Amazon only added a $1 return fee if you drop off your item at certain stores. It won’t apply to every return.
Business
Yes, Netflix is cracking down on password sharing in the U.S.
Netflix allowed password sharing to go unchecked for years while its streaming service attracted subscribers in droves — but that’s officially over.
Government
No, Montana’s TikTok ban will not penalize individual app users
The law makes it illegal for TikTok to operate and prohibits downloads of the app in Montana. Apple, Google and TikTok could face penalties, not app users.
Debt Ceiling
VERIFYING what a U.S. default could mean for your Social Security check
Could the government miss Social Security monthly payments if the U.S. defaults? Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Money
No, California is not sending $1.2M in reparations payments to each of its Black residents
A state task force approved recommendations for providing reparations to California’s Black residents. But the state is not currently sending cash payments.
Money
No, California is not sending $1.2M in reparations payments to all Black residents
Reparations payments for California’s Black residents would still need to pass the state legislature and be signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Government
Will Congress, president get paid if U.S. defaults on debt?
If the debt ceiling isn’t raised, the U.S. will run out of money to pay all its bills. We VERIFY why we don’t know if that includes Senate and House paychecks.
Debt Ceiling
Will Congress get paid if the U.S. defaults? Why no one knows
The U.S. has never defaulted before over failure to raise the debt ceiling and there is no framework for prioritizing certain payments over others.
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