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Scams

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

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.
Technology

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

Neuralink is beginning to test the company’s brain implant on people. We VERIFY the steps that companies have to take in order to conduct human clinical trials.
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.
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.
Social Media

Video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real. It was a skit

A video appearing to show an angry mom ripping a pride flag off a classroom wall was actually a pre-planned skit.
Social Media

A video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real, it was a skit

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shared a viral video of a mom tearing down a pride flag in a classroom. It was a staged skit.
Health

There’s no evidence linking vaccines to autism

The claim gained momentum after a 1998 study suggested the MMR vaccine caused autism in children. But that study was retracted more than a decade ago.
Wildfires

6 VERIFIED ways to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke can make the air unhealthy to breathe. We VERIFY what you need to know about how to stay safe outdoors and in your home.
Technology

Yes, a nationwide emergency alert test will happen on Oct. 4, 2023

The test will be sent to radios, televisions and cell phones in order to confirm the systems used by the government can effectively inform people of an emergency.
Immigration

No, the federal government does not give undocumented immigrants $2,200 per month

Multiple VERIFY readers asked us about claims that undocumented immigrants get a monthly stipend from the government. Here’s what we found.

New elementary school in Pecos has the Eagles flying high and soaring into the future

Bunche Elementary holds 'Trip Around Latin America' event in honor of Hispanic Heritage

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When does fall start? A look at the autumn equinox

When is the first day of autumn?

Autumn equinox 2023: When is the first day of fall?

100 degrees on the first day of fall

Newswest 9 | Midland, Texas | newswest9.com

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

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

No, UAW workers are not paid $75 an hour

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

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

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

Video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real. It was a skit

A video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real, it was a skit

There’s no evidence linking vaccines to autism

6 VERIFIED ways to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Yes, a nationwide emergency alert test will happen on Oct. 4, 2023

No, the federal government does not give undocumented immigrants $2,200 per month

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