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Blue skies, leaf colors and pumpkin spice: 4 Fast Facts about fall

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.
Settlements

Yes, the FTC Fortnite settlement is real

You could get some money back if you or your child bought in-game Fortnite items. The FTC said the game’s payment system was confusing and led to surprise charges.
Settlements

The FTC Fortnite settlement is real

You could get some money back if you or your child bought in-game Fortnite items. The FTC said the game’s payment system was confusing and led to surprise charges.
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.
VERIFY This

VERIFY This | Hunter Biden's laptop, vaccines and death disclosures?

In this episode we answer questions about the investigation surrounding Hunter Biden's laptop, if you need a prescription to get the RSV vaccine and lots more
Scams

USPS doesn’t send unsolicited texts about undelivered packages. Those messages are scams

Have you received an unsolicited text appearing to be from the postal service, claiming you have an undelivered package? Here’s why that message is a scam.
Social Security

No, a government shutdown would not stop or delay Social Security payments

Several VERIFY readers asked if they’ll still receive their Social Security checks in the event of a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.
Environment

Yes, summer weather conditions do affect the timing of fall leaf colors

Summer weather conditions determine whether fall leaves are vibrant or mediocre.
National

No, United Auto Workers are not paid $75 an hour

We VERIFY how much the Big Three car companies actually pay their workers, who just went on strike.
National

No, UAW workers are not paid $75 an hour

Auto workers on strike are demanding 40% raises from Ford, GM, and Chrysler (Stellantis). But they don’t make $75/hour, like some claim.
Coronavirus

Yes, the government is sending out free COVID-19 tests again

Starting Sept. 25, all U.S. households will be able to order up to four free at-home COVID-19 tests through the website COVIDTests.gov.