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Settlements

Yes, Capital One class action settlement payment emails are real

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.
Science

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

Elon Musk’s Neuralink is conducting its first human clinical trial of a brain implant. We VERIFY how the FDA process for studies like this works.
Elections

VERIFYING claims from the second Republican presidential primary debate

The second presidential primary debate on Sept. 27 drew heated discussion among seven GOP candidates. VERIFY fact-checked claims made during the debate.
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.
Environment

There’s no evidence that windmills are responsible for killing whales

Former President Donald Trump recently claimed that “windmills are causing whales to die” in record numbers, but there’s no scientific evidence to support that.
Shutdown

During a shutdown, veterans will still continue to get their benefits

While much of the government will run out of funding without a new budget, several veterans programs are still funded for another year.
Shutdown

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.
Shutdown

Who gets paid during a government shutdown: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Do members of Congress and the president get paid during a shutdown? What about other federal workers? VERIFY answers 5 top questions.
Government

Government Shutdown 2023: What’s open and closed?

We VERIFY if post offices, airports, national parks and museums will remain open or closed during a government shutdown, and whether you can get a passport.
Social Media

No, the warnings about the 'Mexico did it' virus aren’t legitimate

Several VERIFY viewers asked about Facebook posts that claim an image is going to be shared that will put a virus on your phone. There’s no evidence this exists.