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No, Walmart is not partnering with Litecoin cryptocurrency

Business

No, Walmart is not partnering with Litecoin cryptocurrency

Money

Yes, the $300 weekly federal unemployment payment has ended

The extra benefit from the federal government, which has been a staple of legislation aimed at economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic, expired on Sept. 6.
Vaccine

Most workplaces in viral text do mandate COVID-19 vaccinations, including CDC and Pfizer

A viral text claimed seven federal agencies, health organizations and vaccine makers did not mandate employee COVID-19 vaccinations. But in reality, all but one do.
Money

No, airlines in the US didn’t introduce checked baggage fees as a result of 9/11

A viral tweet claiming baggage fees were introduced in response to 9/11 is false. Most airlines didn’t start charging for first and second checked bags until 2008.
Money

No, there is not a coin shortage in the US but there is a circulation problem

If you have trouble getting change, the U.S. Coin Task Force and Federal Reserve said it’s a circulation issue – caused in part by people leaving change at home.
Environment

No, recycling symbols on plastics do not mean an item can always be recycled

There are a total of seven resin codes and each number signifies a different category of plastics. But does that mean they can all be recycled?
National

Yes, it is legal for an employer to require vaccinated and unvaccinated workers to be separated

With more employers requiring COVID-19 vaccinations, VERIFY viewer Jen asked: Is it legal for a company to segregate its unvaccinated employees from the vaccinated?
Government

No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'

The Senate wants to give NASA additional money to maintain goals for a program that relies on private companies. Blue Origin is just one of those companies.
National

Is the lumber shortage real?

Several TikTok videos claim the lumber shortage was created to boost profits in the lumber industry.
National

Biden’s claim of historic job creation at the start of his presidency needs context

The reopening of the economy has played a major role in the historic number of people finding work during the first four months of Biden’s presidency.
Business

Yes, employees required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 can file a workers’ compensation claim for vaccine adverse effects

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said employers can require workers coming back into the workplace to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
National

Mask fast facts: Verifying claims about masks and COVID-19

The VERIFY team answered a few questions about the CDC’s mask guidance and its impact on businesses and customers.

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No, Walmart is not partnering with Litecoin cryptocurrency

Yes, the $300 weekly federal unemployment payment has ended

Most workplaces in viral text do mandate COVID-19 vaccinations, including CDC and Pfizer

No, airlines in the US didn’t introduce checked baggage fees as a result of 9/11

No, there is not a coin shortage in the US but there is a circulation problem

No, recycling symbols on plastics do not mean an item can always be recycled

Yes, it is legal for an employer to require vaccinated and unvaccinated workers to be separated

No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'

Is the lumber shortage real?

Biden’s claim of historic job creation at the start of his presidency needs context

Yes, employees required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 can file a workers’ compensation claim for vaccine adverse effects

Mask fast facts: Verifying claims about masks and COVID-19

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