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Government
Government Shutdown 2023: What’s open and closed?
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 recently went on strike.
National
No, UAW workers are not paid $75 an hour
Auto workers on strike are demanding 40% raises from Ford, GM, and Chrysler (Stellantis). But they don’t make $75/hour, like some claim.
Gas Prices
Yes, there’s a difference between different brands of gas
Each gas brand uses its own blend of additives that distinguishes its fuel from other brands. These additives can affect the quality of the gas.
Travel
No, US citizens will not need a visa to travel to most of Europe in 2024
Beginning in 2024, U.S. citizens will have to fill out an online travel authorization called ETIAS to enter most of Europe. But this is far simpler than a visa.
World
No, U.S. citizens will not need a visa to travel to most of Europe in 2024
The Schengen Area, which includes France and Spain, will require American travelers to fill out an online application called ETIAS before entry. This is not a visa.
Travel
No, you should not top off your gas
Topping off your gas tank after the pump stops – even just once – can damage your car.
Travel
Getting gas when a tanker truck is at the station carries a low risk of sediment contamination
Decades ago, it was bad for your car to fill up at the same time a tanker truck refueled a gas station’s fuel supply. Today, pump filters make it less of an issue.
Travel
Yes, driving with cruise control can help you save on gas
Driving at inconsistent speeds burn more gas, which cruise control helps prevent. We VERIFY what you need to know about cruise control and fuel.
Travel
No, air marshals aren’t on every U.S. flight
A VERIFY reader asked if there are law enforcement officers on every plane. There aren’t enough marshals for that.
Travel
Not all U.S. flights have air marshals
A VERIFY reader asked if there are law enforcement officers on every plane. There aren’t enough marshals for that.
Money
No, people on Medicaid or EBT can’t get a free passport
The State Department, which issues passports, says Form I-912 has nothing to do with passports. The form applies to immigration fees.
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