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Scams

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

Have you received an unsolicited text appearing to be from the postal service, claiming you have an undelivered package? Here’s why that message is a scam.
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.

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.

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Verify | kcentv.com

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

No, United Auto 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

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