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Do gas prices always go down right before federal elections?
Gas Prices
Gas prices don’t always decline before midterms
Some have speculated gas prices tend to drop before big elections like the upcoming midterms, but historical data doesn’t support that claim.
Education
Yes, University of Idaho told staff they could be fired and charged for promoting abortion, contraception
The University of Idaho is urging staff members to “remain neutral” in discussions about abortion and avoid promoting contraception in response to state laws.
Economy
No, Biden executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
Some people on social media have claimed that an executive order signed in March 2022 would make paper money “worthless.” That’s false.
Money
No, Biden’s executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
The Biden administration has tasked the Federal Reserve with looking into the potential creation of a central bank digital currency. But a CBDC wouldn’t replace cash
Taxes
No, the average taxpayer will not have to pay $2,100 to cover the cost of student loan forgiveness
For taxes to be raised to pay for the plan, Congress would have to pass a bill amending the Internal Revenue Code. That hasn’t happened or been proposed.
Expert Interviews
Effect of Student Debt Relief on Taxpayers | Expert Interview with Andrew Lautz
President Biden's student loan forgiveness program is great news for students. But how will it effect taxpayers. Andrew Lautz of the National Taxpayers Union Foundat
Technology
Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Science
No, NASA’s plan to crash a satellite into an asteroid doesn’t put Earth at risk
NASA crashed a satellite into an asteroid called Dimorphos. Dimorphos orbits a larger asteroid, so it's impossible for the satellite to send its target into us.
Immigration
Yes, Florida paid for migrants in Texas to fly to Martha’s Vineyard
Gov. Ron DeSantis and a sheriff’s office based in San Antonio confirmed that Venezuelan migrants were flown from Texas to Florida and eventually Martha’s Vineyard.
Government
No, people affected by Camp Lejeune toxic water don’t need a lawyer to file compensation claim
People who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 can request relief under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Here's how to file a claim.
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.
Gas Prices
Gas prices don’t always decline before midterms
Some have speculated gas prices tend to drop before big elections like the upcoming midterms, but historical data doesn’t support that claim.
Education
Yes, University of Idaho told staff they could be fired and charged for promoting abortion, contraception
The University of Idaho is urging staff members to “remain neutral” in discussions about abortion and avoid promoting contraception in response to state laws.
Economy
No, Biden executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
Some people on social media have claimed that an executive order signed in March 2022 would make paper money “worthless.” That’s false.
Money
No, Biden’s executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
The Biden administration has tasked the Federal Reserve with looking into the potential creation of a central bank digital currency. But a CBDC wouldn’t replace cash
Taxes
No, the average taxpayer will not have to pay $2,100 to cover the cost of student loan forgiveness
For taxes to be raised to pay for the plan, Congress would have to pass a bill amending the Internal Revenue Code. That hasn’t happened or been proposed.
Expert Interviews
Effect of Student Debt Relief on Taxpayers | Expert Interview with Andrew Lautz
President Biden's student loan forgiveness program is great news for students. But how will it effect taxpayers. Andrew Lautz of the National Taxpayers Union Foundat
Technology
Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Science
No, NASA’s plan to crash a satellite into an asteroid doesn’t put Earth at risk
NASA crashed a satellite into an asteroid called Dimorphos. Dimorphos orbits a larger asteroid, so it's impossible for the satellite to send its target into us.
Immigration
Yes, Florida paid for migrants in Texas to fly to Martha’s Vineyard
Gov. Ron DeSantis and a sheriff’s office based in San Antonio confirmed that Venezuelan migrants were flown from Texas to Florida and eventually Martha’s Vineyard.
Government
No, people affected by Camp Lejeune toxic water don’t need a lawyer to file compensation claim
People who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 can request relief under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Here's how to file a claim.
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.
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