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Yes, eligible TurboTax users will get checks from a class action settlement

Settlements

Yes, eligible TurboTax users will get checks from a class action settlement

Social Media

No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire

A viral tweet claims Chick-fil-A “just hired” a vice president of DE&I, leading to backlash and calls for a boycott. Here’s how we VERIFIED that’s false.
Travel

No, Puerto Ricans don’t need a passport to travel to the U.S.

Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, so a passport is not required to travel in the continental U.S. Spirit Airlines and Hertz have issued apologies for denying service
Student Loans

Yes, the average forgiven PPP loan is far more than $20,000 student loan relief

Posts online claimed the average forgiven PPP loan is much higher than $20K available in student loan forgiveness. That’s true – the difference is more than $50K.
Medicare

Yes, states are re-checking Medicaid and CHIP eligibility starting in April

Here’s what you need to know so you don’t lose coverage for Medicaid or CHIP.
National

Yes, you can wash an American flag

If you want a clean flag for Memorial Day, rest assured the flag code does not prohibit people from washing or cleaning the American flag.
Food

No, New York City isn’t ‘tracking food purchases’ or ‘imposing caps on red meat’

A New York City climate initiative does not track individual household carbon emissions or footprints, nor does it ban, restrict or limit personal beef consumption.
Money

Yes, TitleMax did send customers letters warning of a data breach

TitleMax, TitleBucks and InstaLoan suffered a data breach affecting nearly 5 million people. Here’s what you should know, including potential legal action.
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.
Coronavirus

Temporary hair loss can be caused by COVID-19

Temporary hair loss or excessive hair shedding is normal after a fever or illness, such as COVID-19. Pandemic-related stress is another possible factor.

Police cancel Operation Return Home for woman missing in east Louisville

Baptist Health La Grange invests $10 million into behavioral health task force

A few showers & storms this afternoon

Aggressive tree planting campaign looks to green up downtown Louisville

Louisville's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Louisville, Kentucky | WHAS11.com

Yes, eligible TurboTax users will get checks from a class action settlement

No, Chick-fil-A’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion is not a new hire

No, Puerto Ricans don’t need a passport to travel to the U.S.

Yes, the average forgiven PPP loan is far more than $20,000 student loan relief

Yes, states are re-checking Medicaid and CHIP eligibility starting in April

Yes, you can wash an American flag

No, New York City isn’t ‘tracking food purchases’ or ‘imposing caps on red meat’

Yes, TitleMax did send customers letters warning of a data breach

VERIFYING 6 claims about the U.S. debt ceiling and potential default

Yes, some car insurance companies have stopped covering Hyundai, Kia models due to thefts

Yes, Hyundai and Kia have settled a class action lawsuit over theft losses

Temporary hair loss can be caused by COVID-19

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