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Yes, you can file a basic federal tax return for free

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has extended the deadline to file your federal income tax return to May 17.
VERIFY: Gas for $7.99 a gallon? Photo of customer’s receipt sets off a social media firestorm

Some are commenting that a hoaxter obviously faked the photo or the receipt. Most believe the receipt is genuine and they’re outraged. We put it to the Verify test.

VERIFY: Yes, private businesses can ask you if you are vaccinated or not

With the CDC lifting most mask guidelines, viewers are asking if a private business can ask if you are vaccinated or not
No, most businesses won’t violate HIPAA by asking customers if they’ve been vaccinated

After the updated CDC mask guidance for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19, some wondered if businesses can legally ask customers if they’ve been vaccinated.
VERIFY: Viral attempted kidnapping post, decades-old hoax

A disturbing viral post is circulating social media claiming that someone attempted to abduct a child from a Sam’s Club.

VERIFY is on a mission to separate fact from fiction in news and social media. We respect truth above all and believe in transparency. If you see a story online or hear a rumor you want verified, let us know. Just tell us your name, city and the story you'd like us to VERIFY. All submissions may be used in a VERIFY segment or promotion.

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Jacksonville police to release information about aggravated battery in Regency area

Rip Currents: How to spot them and what to do if you get caught in one

Rip Currents: How to avoid getting caught in one and what to do if you do

Florida legislators hold special session on new sports betting deal

Fred Taylor on Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne

US to share additional 20 million COVID vaccine doses, 80 million in total

Biden to boost world vaccine sharing commitment to 80M doses

US to boost COVID vaccine sharing commitment, promises 80M doses

Biden to announce US sharing 20M additional COVID vaccine doses

Kentucky bar asks patrons for proof of vaccination

VERIFY

Yes, you can file a basic federal tax return for free

VERIFY: Gas for $7.99 a gallon? Photo of customer’s receipt sets off a social media firestorm

VERIFY: Yes, private businesses can ask you if you are vaccinated or not

No, most businesses won’t violate HIPAA by asking customers if they’ve been vaccinated

VERIFY: Viral attempted kidnapping post, decades-old hoax

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No, a woman was not filmed filling plastic bags with gasoline during the 2021 supply shortage

No, the COVID-19 vaccines haven’t received FDA approval yet

VERIFY weekly: Yes, kids will get the same COVID-19 vaccine dose as adults

No, the COVID-19 vaccine does not contain a magnetic microchip

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VERIFY: Yes, it is illegal to kill non-venomous snakes in Georgia

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VERIFY: Under new mask guidelines, here's how to prove you're vaccinated

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