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Elections

No, it’s not unusual for vote counting to take this long

Courts

Once he becomes President, Trump will have the authority to pardon Jan. 6 rioters

After Trump made many comments throughout his campaign about pardoning Jan. 6 rioters, people are wondering if it's possible for him to do so once he’s president.
Elections

Many states are still counting votes. That’s normal.

Even though the 2024 election was called for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris weeks ago, there remain a few million ballots left to be tabulated.
Money

Yes, the average Thanksgiving meal this year is more affordable than last year

Cheaper turkey prices nationwide have helped the overall cost of a Thanksgiving dinner come down from a record high in 2022.
Education

What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to close the U.S. Department of Education

Donald Trump cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order. Amending the Constitution would require congressional action and ratification by the states.
Elections

No, Matt Gaetz is not guaranteed to get his House seat back if he isn’t confirmed as AG

Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress, leaving his House seat open. Here's why he can't automatically get it back if the Senate doesn’t confirm him as attorney general.
Weather

VERIFYING 5 claims about staying warm and protecting your home from the cold

VERIFY looked into five common claims about staying warm and protecting your home against freezing temperatures.
Extreme Weather

Winter driving safety: 5 Fast Facts

What should you do if your car starts to skid? Should you use sand or kitty litter to create traction? Here are five VERIFIED winter driving safety tips.
Weather

Do not plug space heaters into extension cords or power strips

If you’re using a space heater to stay warm, plug it directly into a wall outlet. Extension cords or power strips can overheat, and potentially start a fire.
Winter Guide

No, it is not safe to use an oven to heat your home

Ovens aren’t designed to heat your home. They also pose risks of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning if they are left on for prolonged periods of time.
Health

No, taking vitamin C at the first sign of illness won’t help fight a cold

Studies have shown loading up on vitamin C doesn’t prevent illness for most people. We VERIFY the real effects of the popular supplement.
Health

Claims suggesting NIH declared that fluoride in water 'reduces the IQ of children' are misleading

Viral posts are taking a recent report about fluoride and kids’ IQ out of context.