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Fact-checking if South Dakota is considered a tax haven
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Yes, most Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recipients are now eligible for a booster shot
Adults who received a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months ago are eligible for a booster shot of either J&J, Moderna or Pfizer.
Government
Yes, Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor.
Government
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor
Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Environment
Fact-checking claims about electric vehicles and their carbon footprint
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National
Yes, states can opt out of daylight saving time
While states can opt out of daylight saving time on their own, they need congressional action to permanently stay on it.
Money
No, the president is not responsible for Social Security benefit increases
Social Security benefit increases have been automatically calculated based on inflation each year since 1975.
Government
Yes, the US will start missing payments, including on Social Security, if it doesn’t raise the debt limit
If the government runs out of cash before raising the debt limit, it would be unable to pay all of its bills on time, including to programs like Social Security.
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No, whistleblowers are not guaranteed immunity, but do have some protections
A VERIFY viewer asked if whistleblowers get immunity. They do get some protections, but are not guaranteed immunity.
National
No, the number of conservatorships in the US is not tracked
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No, a draft of the Maricopa County election audit didn’t say the results should not be certified
A firm hired to audit the Maricopa County elections confirmed there is a false version of their executive summary circulating online.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if South Dakota is considered a tax haven
The Pandora Papers release shone a spotlight on South Dakota as a tax haven. VERIFY researched why the state and others have that reputation.
Vaccine
Yes, most Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recipients are now eligible for a booster shot
Adults who received a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months ago are eligible for a booster shot of either J&J, Moderna or Pfizer.
Government
Yes, Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor.
Government
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor
Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Environment
Fact-checking claims about electric vehicles and their carbon footprint
A viral Facebook post makes several claims about the carbon footprint of electric cars. The VERIFY team broke down the claims.
National
Yes, states can opt out of daylight saving time
While states can opt out of daylight saving time on their own, they need congressional action to permanently stay on it.
Money
No, the president is not responsible for Social Security benefit increases
Social Security benefit increases have been automatically calculated based on inflation each year since 1975.
Government
Yes, the US will start missing payments, including on Social Security, if it doesn’t raise the debt limit
If the government runs out of cash before raising the debt limit, it would be unable to pay all of its bills on time, including to programs like Social Security.
Government
No, whistleblowers are not guaranteed immunity, but do have some protections
A VERIFY viewer asked if whistleblowers get immunity. They do get some protections, but are not guaranteed immunity.
National
No, the number of conservatorships in the US is not tracked
Britney Spears’ case has brought new attention to conservatorships -- a legal arrangement that affects many people but is not tracked at a national level.
Elections
No, a draft of the Maricopa County election audit didn’t say the results should not be certified
A firm hired to audit the Maricopa County elections confirmed there is a false version of their executive summary circulating online.
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