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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.
Taxes

VERIFYING what happens if you don’t file or pay your taxes on time

The IRS penalizes taxpayers for both filing late and paying late. We VERIFY how you can avoid or reduce late penalties and interest.
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.
Food

Bird flu outbreak: Eggs safe to consume

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.
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Washington

No, you still can't buy high-capacity magazines in Washington state

A Cowlitz County judge overturned Washington state's ban on high capacity magazines, but then another judge ruled that it should stay in place - for now.
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.
Eclipse

No, CERN didn’t open a portal ahead of the U.S. solar eclipse

Conspiracy theories have been swirling around the CERN particle accelerator and the solar eclipse. But a video of a portal opening isn’t real.
Technology

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

The registry prevents unsolicited sales calls and robocalls, but doesn’t stop political, charity, debt collection or scam callers.