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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.
Shutdown

Yes, food stamps could run out during a government shutdown

The USDA predicts that SNAP and WIC benefits in some areas could run out in as little as a few days if the government shuts down.
Shutdown

How SNAP and WIC are affected by a government shutdown

The USDA predicts that SNAP and WIC benefits in some areas could run out in as little as a few days if the government shuts down.
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.
Elections

No, ‘500,000 Venezuelans’ with Temporary Protected Status won’t be able to vote in the presidential election

The White House's recent TPS expansion for Venezuelan migrants has prompted confusion about whether they can vote. Here's what we can VERIFY.
National

What we can VERIFY about ‘Drano bombs’

We’ve received several questions referring to online warnings about Drano bombs and the dangers of the homemade explosives. Here’s what we know.
Technology

Yes, the FDA is allowing Elon Musk’s Neuralink to begin human trials

Neuralink is recruiting patients for its first human clinical trial. We VERIFY the steps that companies have to take in order to do this.