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Travel
Yes, TSA can mandate masks on planes and trains after legal challenge
Travel
Yes, renewing your passport online is now an option
The State Department is running limited-time pilots to test a system for online passport renewals. Only certain people qualify for online renewals.
Travel
Yes, you can now renew your passport online
The State Department is testing online passport renewals through limited time pilot programs. Online renewals must meet certain conditions.
Electric Vehicles
EV batteries require more recharges, lose range in winter
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
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.
Electric Vehicles
Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Government
Yes, a passport study letter from the U.S. State Department is real
Random recipients get letters every month asking them to complete a survey aimed at determining demand for U.S. passports, the State Department says.
Money
Yes, properly inflating your tires help improve your gas mileage
Keeping your tires properly inflated, driving the speed limit and removing excess weight from your car are all ways to help improve your gas mileage.
Government
No, you don't currently need a REAL-ID to fly in the U.S.
In 2021 DHS said only 43% of driver’s licenses were REAL IDs. If you want to use your license to fly in the U.S. after May 2023, it will need to be a REAL ID.
Electric Vehicles
Not all electric vehicles are eligible for $7,500 Inflation Reduction Act tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for electric vehicles, but there are restrictions based on the price of the car and where it’s made.
Government
Yes, some people can have more than one valid U.S. passport
Government officials and some U.S. citizens with regular passports can have more than one valid passport under certain circumstances.
Travel
Yes, you can have more than one valid U.S. passport
The VERIFY team confirms yes, you have more than one valid U.S. passport.
Travel
Yes, renewing your passport online is now an option
The State Department is running limited-time pilots to test a system for online passport renewals. Only certain people qualify for online renewals.
Travel
Yes, you can now renew your passport online
The State Department is testing online passport renewals through limited time pilot programs. Online renewals must meet certain conditions.
Electric Vehicles
EV batteries require more recharges, lose range in winter
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
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.
Electric Vehicles
Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Government
Yes, a passport study letter from the U.S. State Department is real
Random recipients get letters every month asking them to complete a survey aimed at determining demand for U.S. passports, the State Department says.
Money
Yes, properly inflating your tires help improve your gas mileage
Keeping your tires properly inflated, driving the speed limit and removing excess weight from your car are all ways to help improve your gas mileage.
Government
No, you don't currently need a REAL-ID to fly in the U.S.
In 2021 DHS said only 43% of driver’s licenses were REAL IDs. If you want to use your license to fly in the U.S. after May 2023, it will need to be a REAL ID.
Electric Vehicles
Not all electric vehicles are eligible for $7,500 Inflation Reduction Act tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for electric vehicles, but there are restrictions based on the price of the car and where it’s made.
Government
Yes, some people can have more than one valid U.S. passport
Government officials and some U.S. citizens with regular passports can have more than one valid passport under certain circumstances.
Travel
Yes, you can have more than one valid U.S. passport
The VERIFY team confirms yes, you have more than one valid U.S. passport.
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