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Business
In most states, employers can ask you for your credit report
Business
Employers may ask for your credit report in some states
Federal, state and local laws differ in whether an employer can access your credit report. We break down the rules.
Food
There is not a KitchenAid mixer attachment recall due to lead
There isn’t a recall on any KitchenAid mixer attachments due to lead contamination after Lead Safe Mama claimed its cast aluminum parts contain high amounts of lead.
Business
No, Target has not raised its minimum wage to $24 an hour for all employees
A viral tweet claims Target is boosting its minimum wage to $24 an hour for all employees. Only employees in some regions and positions can get that hourly rate.
Money
Yes, there is a Thinx class action settlement over claims of PFAS in its underwear
Thinx settled a lawsuit over allegations of PFAS in its period underwear, as a viral tweet claims. Here’s how impacted customers can file a claim.
Environment
No, Wyoming is not banning electric cars
Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are not banned in Wyoming
Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Money
Yes, Bank of America customers experienced problems with Zelle transactions
Bank of America acknowledged a “delay in some recent Zelle transactions” posting to customers’ accounts, but has not yet provided a reason for the issues.
Taxes
No, Congress did not defund 87,000 IRS agents
A bill to rescind funding for IRS staffing passed the House, but not the Senate.
Technology
No, there is no national ban on gas stoves in the U.S.
Despite recent studies that have linked gas stoves with asthma, there isn’t a federal ban on gas stoves. Some cities, like New York and Berkeley, do have natural gas
Money
Yes, 26 states are increasing their minimum wages this year
The federal minimum wage isn’t changing and remains $7.25 an hour.
Taxes
No, the IRS isn’t legally required to audit the president
Presidential audits have been official IRS policy since 1977, but they aren’t mandated by law.
Business
Employers may ask for your credit report in some states
Federal, state and local laws differ in whether an employer can access your credit report. We break down the rules.
Food
There is not a KitchenAid mixer attachment recall due to lead
There isn’t a recall on any KitchenAid mixer attachments due to lead contamination after Lead Safe Mama claimed its cast aluminum parts contain high amounts of lead.
Business
No, Target has not raised its minimum wage to $24 an hour for all employees
A viral tweet claims Target is boosting its minimum wage to $24 an hour for all employees. Only employees in some regions and positions can get that hourly rate.
Money
Yes, there is a Thinx class action settlement over claims of PFAS in its underwear
Thinx settled a lawsuit over allegations of PFAS in its period underwear, as a viral tweet claims. Here’s how impacted customers can file a claim.
Environment
No, Wyoming is not banning electric cars
Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are not banned in Wyoming
Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Money
Yes, Bank of America customers experienced problems with Zelle transactions
Bank of America acknowledged a “delay in some recent Zelle transactions” posting to customers’ accounts, but has not yet provided a reason for the issues.
Taxes
No, Congress did not defund 87,000 IRS agents
A bill to rescind funding for IRS staffing passed the House, but not the Senate.
Technology
No, there is no national ban on gas stoves in the U.S.
Despite recent studies that have linked gas stoves with asthma, there isn’t a federal ban on gas stoves. Some cities, like New York and Berkeley, do have natural gas
Money
Yes, 26 states are increasing their minimum wages this year
The federal minimum wage isn’t changing and remains $7.25 an hour.
Taxes
No, the IRS isn’t legally required to audit the president
Presidential audits have been official IRS policy since 1977, but they aren’t mandated by law.
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