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No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do

Elections

No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do

Vaccine

No, you can't sue Pfizer or another manufacturer if you get a COVID-19 vaccine injury, but you can file for compensation

A person who experiences a serious injury after getting a COVID-19 vaccine could receive benefits under the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program.
Business

No, Walmart is not partnering with Litecoin cryptocurrency

A press release linking the retailer and digital currency together was fake. Both Walmart and Litecoin say they do not have a partnership.
Money

No, airlines in the US didn’t introduce checked baggage fees as a result of 9/11

A viral tweet claiming baggage fees were introduced in response to 9/11 is false. Most airlines didn’t start charging for first and second checked bags until 2008.
Government

No, CDC can’t extend eviction moratorium without Congress

A Supreme Court decision from June made clear that an extended CDC eviction moratorium would be struck down without action from Congress first.
Money

Yes, the WHO receives funding from China as it does from every other member country

Each country that makes up the World Health Organization pays a fee. Data shows China contributes far less to the WHO than many other countries, including the U.S.
Money

No, people cannot legally buy planets, despite celebrity’s claim

Although Grimes claimed rapper Lil Uzi Vert was the first human to legally own a planet, his ownership is unlikely to be legally recognized by any government.
Money

Yes, Biden previously pledged to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt

President Biden released his proposed budget last week, and the omission of federal student loan debt forgiveness caught many people’s attention.
Coronavirus

No, the federal government is not paying people to get vaccinated

The Biden administration and public health officials are encouraging all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and its variants.
Environment

Yes, carbon credits are legitimate and some companies really do use them to offset carbon usage

Experts say the average consumer should do their own due diligence to make sure the carbon credits they’re purchasing are valid.
Money

No, the children of members of Congress are not exempt from repaying their student loans

While being the child of a member of Congress may have its perks, they are responsible for repaying their student loans.
Health

Yes, most hospitals are required to offer financial assistance

Eligibility for those financial assistance policies varies from state to state and hospital to hospital, so it’s important to check your hospital’s policies first.

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No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do

No, you can't sue Pfizer or another manufacturer if you get a COVID-19 vaccine injury, but you can file for compensation

No, Walmart is not partnering with Litecoin cryptocurrency

No, airlines in the US didn’t introduce checked baggage fees as a result of 9/11

No, CDC can’t extend eviction moratorium without Congress

Yes, the WHO receives funding from China as it does from every other member country

No, people cannot legally buy planets, despite celebrity’s claim

Yes, Biden previously pledged to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt

No, the federal government is not paying people to get vaccinated

Yes, carbon credits are legitimate and some companies really do use them to offset carbon usage

No, the children of members of Congress are not exempt from repaying their student loans

Yes, most hospitals are required to offer financial assistance

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