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Government
Yes, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom can fill Feinstein’s seat with an interim appointment
Government
Yes, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom can fill Feinstein’s seat with an interim appointment
Sen. Dianne Feinstein died at 90. Now, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to appoint someone else to fill the vacancy until the 2024 general election.
Taxes
Yes, the tax deadline for people who filed extensions is on Oct. 16
You have until Oct. 16, 2023, to file your 2022 income tax return if you requested an extension. The IRS encourages taxpayers to file electronically ASAP.
Holiday
Yes, there is a difference between the terms 'Hispanic' and 'Latino'.
Popular Google searches at the start of this Hispanic Heritage Month include questions about the differences between Hispanic and Latino/a/x.
Settlements
Yes, Capital One class action settlement payment emails are real
VERIFY viewers asked if emails they recently received from ‘EpiqPay’ are legitimate. Here’s how to be sure you’re not getting scammed.
Immigration
Driver’s licenses and IDs don’t allow undocumented immigrants to vote in federal elections
Several VERIFY readers asked if undocumented immigrants receive ID cards or driver’s licenses, and whether they can vote as a result. Here’s what we found.
VERIFY This
VERIFY This | Shutdown, strikes and Summer effect on fall colors
In this episode, we look into the effects of a government shutdown on employees & veterans, the truth behind vaccines & autism and impact of summer on fall colors.
Shutdown
Yes, retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown
Several VERIFY readers have asked if federal retirees would get their pensions during a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.
Government
Retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown
Federal retirees, including military veterans, will still get retirement checks during a shutdown. Social Security won’t be affected, either.
Education
Young children and school readiness | Expert Interview with Jennifer Katzenstein, Ph.D. of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Jennifer Katzenstein, Ph.D. of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital talks about determining when young children are ready for school.
Education
Early education preparation | Expert Interview with Norline Wild, Ph.D. of Niagara University
Norline Wild, Ph.D. of Niagara University discusses ways both parents and educators can prepare young children for their educational careers.
Technology
Turning on airplane mode can help your phone charge a little faster
With airplane mode enabled, a phone uses less energy, but many other factors can also influence a phone’s charging speed.
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