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Fact-checking Top Headlines: the end of 3G, HBCU budgets and whistleblower immunity

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Fact-checking Top Headlines: the end of 3G, HBCU budgets and whistleblower immunity

Money

Yes, South Dakota is a tax haven, but it's not the only state that offers protection and privacy

The Pandora Papers release shone a spotlight on South Dakota as a tax haven. VERIFY researched why the state and others have that reputation.
Government

Yes, the US will start missing payments, including on Social Security, if it doesn’t raise the debt limit

If the government runs out of cash before raising the debt limit, it would be unable to pay all of its bills on time, including to programs like Social Security.
Entertainment News

The number of conservatorships in the U.S. is not tracked

Britney Spears’ case has brought new attention to conservatorships -- a legal arrangement that affects many people but is not tracked at a national level.
Money

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

Social Security payments do not require annual funding like some other government programs. However, the SSA can’t issue new cards during a shutdown.
Money

Yes, users of cash apps will get a 1099 form if annual payments are over $600, but that doesn’t mean extra taxes

Social media users have claimed anyone with more than $600 in annual transactions from cash apps will now face a new tax. It’s not true.
Scams

Yes, scammers do try to impersonate AT&T and many other companies in text messages

Scammers may offer prizes, claim there are issues with your accounts or notify you of delivery updates in attempts to get you to click on phony links.
Education

No, FedLoan and Granite State borrowers don’t have to do anything to get their student loans transferred to a new servicer

While there is some basic housekeeping you should do to help keep the transfer smooth, the Education Department will handle the transfer itself.
Scams

No, the US government won’t send you unsolicited texts about stimulus payments

Government agencies won’t send unsolicited texts about COVID-19 stimulus payments or anything else that asks for personal information or money.
Elections

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

After Gov. Newsom prevailed in the recall election, some people were wondering who pays for it. Taxpayers do, and the election was estimated to cost $276 million.
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.
Education

Yes, the Biden administration has eliminated more than $9B in student debt but that’s less than 1% of total student debt

President Biden’s Department of Education has focused on “discharging” student loans for borrowers affected by permanent disability or school closures.

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Fact-checking Top Headlines: the end of 3G, HBCU budgets and whistleblower immunity

Yes, South Dakota is a tax haven, but it's not the only state that offers protection and privacy

Yes, the US will start missing payments, including on Social Security, if it doesn’t raise the debt limit

The number of conservatorships in the U.S. is not tracked

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

Yes, users of cash apps will get a 1099 form if annual payments are over $600, but that doesn’t mean extra taxes

Yes, scammers do try to impersonate AT&T and many other companies in text messages

No, FedLoan and Granite State borrowers don’t have to do anything to get their student loans transferred to a new servicer

No, the US government won’t send you unsolicited texts about stimulus payments

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

Yes, the Biden administration has eliminated more than $9B in student debt but that’s less than 1% of total student debt

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