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The ‘Nyquil chicken’ social media challenge isn’t just gross – it’s dangerous
Social Media
The viral Nyquil chicken can have dangerous impact on your health
The FDA is warning against a social media challenge dubbed “sleepy chicken” where people cook chicken in NyQuil and other cough and cold medicines.
Money
How to spot mobile payment app scams on Zelle, Venmo, PayPal and Cash App
Mobile peer-to-peer payment app scams are on the rise as more Americans use contactless payment options. Here are a few ways to identify and avoid payment app scams.
Gas Prices
No, gas prices don’t always go down before elections
Some have speculated gas prices tend to drop before big elections like the upcoming midterms, but historical data doesn’t support that claim.
Gas Prices
Election gas price trends, 1994-2020
U.S. Energy Information data showing the trends in gas prices during election seasons, since 1994.
Taxes
Yes, the IRS is forgiving some late-filing fees because of the pandemic
To qualify for penalty relief you must file your 2019 and 2020 tax returns by Sept. 30, 2022. Taxpayers who’ve already paid penalties will automatically get refunds.
Health
Medicare doesn't offer non-medical benefits but Medicare Advantage does
Private insurers can offer non-medical benefits to enrollees of Medicare Advantage plans, but those are different than traditional Medicare.
Student Loans
Fast Facts about how student debt relief will be applied for borrowers with multiple loans
If you have multiple student loans, the Department of Education determines how relief is applied. Here are the loans that will be forgiven first.
Health
Yes, ‘rainbow’ fentanyl is circulating in the United States
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued a warning about “rainbow” fentanyl, saying authorities have seized the drug in 21 states.
Expert Interviews
Teacher Funding - paying for supplies with their own money | Expert Interview with Juan Brizuela
Classroom supplies can get expensive especially when teachers have to pay for them on their own. DonorsChoose Manager Juan Brizuela chat with VERIFY about the issue
Vaccines
Yes, you can get the omicron COVID-19 booster and the flu shot at the same time
As flu season quickly approaches, the CDC and other medical experts say it’s safe to get your flu shot and omicron COVID-19 booster at the same time.
Social Media
Yes, a Colorado law prohibits Mike Tyson from selling his ear-shaped edibles in the state
A Colorado law passed in 2016 prohibits the sale of human-shaped edibles. That includes body parts like ears, state regulators told VERIFY.
Social Media
The viral Nyquil chicken can have dangerous impact on your health
The FDA is warning against a social media challenge dubbed “sleepy chicken” where people cook chicken in NyQuil and other cough and cold medicines.
Money
How to spot mobile payment app scams on Zelle, Venmo, PayPal and Cash App
Mobile peer-to-peer payment app scams are on the rise as more Americans use contactless payment options. Here are a few ways to identify and avoid payment app scams.
Gas Prices
No, gas prices don’t always go down before elections
Some have speculated gas prices tend to drop before big elections like the upcoming midterms, but historical data doesn’t support that claim.
Gas Prices
Election gas price trends, 1994-2020
U.S. Energy Information data showing the trends in gas prices during election seasons, since 1994.
Taxes
Yes, the IRS is forgiving some late-filing fees because of the pandemic
To qualify for penalty relief you must file your 2019 and 2020 tax returns by Sept. 30, 2022. Taxpayers who’ve already paid penalties will automatically get refunds.
Health
Medicare doesn't offer non-medical benefits but Medicare Advantage does
Private insurers can offer non-medical benefits to enrollees of Medicare Advantage plans, but those are different than traditional Medicare.
Student Loans
Fast Facts about how student debt relief will be applied for borrowers with multiple loans
If you have multiple student loans, the Department of Education determines how relief is applied. Here are the loans that will be forgiven first.
Health
Yes, ‘rainbow’ fentanyl is circulating in the United States
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued a warning about “rainbow” fentanyl, saying authorities have seized the drug in 21 states.
Expert Interviews
Teacher Funding - paying for supplies with their own money | Expert Interview with Juan Brizuela
Classroom supplies can get expensive especially when teachers have to pay for them on their own. DonorsChoose Manager Juan Brizuela chat with VERIFY about the issue
Vaccines
Yes, you can get the omicron COVID-19 booster and the flu shot at the same time
As flu season quickly approaches, the CDC and other medical experts say it’s safe to get your flu shot and omicron COVID-19 booster at the same time.
Social Media
Yes, a Colorado law prohibits Mike Tyson from selling his ear-shaped edibles in the state
A Colorado law passed in 2016 prohibits the sale of human-shaped edibles. That includes body parts like ears, state regulators told VERIFY.
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