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Yes, bank regulations were rolled back during the Trump administration
Former President Trump signed a law that rolled back regulations for some banks. But the original rules may not have prevented the SVB and Signature Bank failures.
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Teenagers can be paid less than federal minimum wage, but only for 90 days
The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to pay workers under 20 $4.25 an hour during their first 90 days of employment unless prohibited by state or local law.
Business
Yes, teens can be paid less than the federal minimum wage
Under federal law, employers are allowed to pay workers under the age of 20 less than the federal minimum wage during the first 90 days after initial employment.
Technology
Senate bill backed by Biden could ban TikTok
Despite repeated attempts, TikTok has never been fully banned in the United States. The RESTRICT Act could, theoretically, change that.
Sports
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Has there ever been a documented case of somebody filling out a perfect men's bracket? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Technology
Yes, a bill in Congress could result in a TikTok ban in the U.S.
How a national TikTok ban would work is unclear, and several things would have to happen before it could become a reality.
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Taxpayer money isn’t being used to cover deposits at Silicon Valley Bank
Days after Silicon Valley Bank failed, some social media users claimed taxpayers would have to foot the bill — but they won’t.
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Scams
Scammers targeting small business owners on Facebook with claims of free grant money
The posts say they guarantee up to $3 million in small business loans or grants, many with a no-payback promise. Those ads aren’t legitimate.
Money
Yes, it’s free to search for and claim your unclaimed money
It is free to search for and claim unclaimed property in the U.S. Here are tips on how to claim unclaimed money, property, or assets in your state, and report scams.
Government
Yes, bank regulations were rolled back during the Trump administration
Former President Trump signed a law that rolled back regulations for some banks. But the original rules may not have prevented the SVB and Signature Bank failures.
Scams
No, Oprah isn’t selling or endorsing weight loss gummies
Scammers commonly promote products that have “miracle” cosmetic or health benefits using fake celebrity endorsements.
Government
Teenagers can be paid less than federal minimum wage, but only for 90 days
The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to pay workers under 20 $4.25 an hour during their first 90 days of employment unless prohibited by state or local law.
Business
Yes, teens can be paid less than the federal minimum wage
Under federal law, employers are allowed to pay workers under the age of 20 less than the federal minimum wage during the first 90 days after initial employment.
Technology
Senate bill backed by Biden could ban TikTok
Despite repeated attempts, TikTok has never been fully banned in the United States. The RESTRICT Act could, theoretically, change that.
Sports
No, there has never been a documented case of somebody filling out a perfect men's bracket
Has there ever been a documented case of somebody filling out a perfect men's bracket? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Technology
Yes, a bill in Congress could result in a TikTok ban in the U.S.
How a national TikTok ban would work is unclear, and several things would have to happen before it could become a reality.
Money
Taxpayer money isn’t being used to cover deposits at Silicon Valley Bank
Days after Silicon Valley Bank failed, some social media users claimed taxpayers would have to foot the bill — but they won’t.
Money
No, taxpayer money is not being used to cover deposits at SVB
Silicon Valley Bank failed on March 10. The U.S. government announced all of the bank’s depositors would be made whole, and no taxpayers would have to foot the bill.
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