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Taxes

Yes, you can check the status of your tax refund

National

No, the Francis Scott Key Bridge was not featured in a Netflix film produced by the Obamas

The collapse of the Baltimore bridge wasn’t predicted in the 2023 film “Leave the World Behind.” An image claiming to be a scene from the movie is fake.
Taxes

The tax deadline for people who filed extensions is Oct. 15

You have until Oct. 15, 2024, to file your 2023 income tax return if you requested an extension. The IRS encourages taxpayers to file electronically ASAP.
Health

Yes, it is safe to eat eggs during the bird flu outbreak

There is no evidence anyone has gotten the bird flu from eating eggs. Experts say fully cooking eggs reduces the risk of illnesses like the bird flu and salmonella.
Health

What we can VERIFY about bird flu amid the current outbreak

Can you safely eat eggs and drink milk during an avian flu outbreak? Is there a bird flu vaccine? We VERIFY the answers to common questions about the H5N1 virus.
Money

Yes, personal checks typically expire after 180 days

Banks are legally obligated to honor a personal check for up to six months. Here’s what you should do if you have a “stale” check.
Scams

No, the National Do Not Call Registry does not stop all unsolicited phone calls

Unsolicited political or charity calls, surveys are still allowed if the number is on Do Not Call Registry. The list only blocks sales calls and illegal robocalls.
National

No, two other bridges were not damaged on the same day as the Baltimore bridge collapse

Social media posts claim there were also incidents with bridges in Ohio and Delaware. That’s false. Here’s what actually happened.
Eclipse

Yes, Amazon is refunding some people who bought potentially unsafe solar eclipse glasses

Some VERIFY readers say Amazon notified them that their eclipse glasses may not be safe and issued refunds. Here’s what customers need to know.
Eclipse

This isn’t the first time states have declared a state of emergency before an eclipse

While far fewer states issued emergency declarations ahead of the 2017 total solar eclipse compared to this year, many had emergency plans in place.
Business

Viral post listing store closures in blue states is misleading

A viral post claims 25 national chains closed stores due to the economy. We VERIFY what’s accurate, what’s outdated and what’s false.
National

No, 3 bridges were not damaged in the same day

False posts claim bridges in Ohio and Delaware were damaged the same day the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore.