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What it means for the U.S. to hit the debt ceiling: 5 Fast Facts

Economy

What it means for the U.S. to hit the debt ceiling: 5 Fast Facts

Gas Prices

Average gas price in the UK is over $7 per gallon, not cheaper than US

A viral photo claiming to show gas prices in the United Kingdom is misleading. Gas is actually closer to $7 per gallon in the UK.
Taxes

Yes, there is a proposed bill to institute a national sales tax

The FairTax Act proposes a national sales tax that would eliminate the need for IRS agents, GOP members say.
Economy

Yes, egg prices have increased due to bird flu and inflation

In the week leading up to Christmas, the average price for eggs was 267% higher than it was at the beginning of 2022, according to the USDA.
Expert Interviews

Effect of the bird flu on rising egg prices | Expert Interview with Bernt Nelson

People have been having complaints about the rising cost of eggs. VERIFY expert Bernt Nelson explains how the current bird flu outbreak is contributing this.
Money

Scammers use big Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots to trick you

Mega Millions warns that scammers may call, email or text to tell you that you're a winner.
Money

No, your credit score won’t automatically take a hit after a data breach

Data breaches on their own aren’t factored into credit scores. But scammers using leaked data to open a new line of credit could trigger a drop in your score.
National

Inmates work behind bars including making license plates

Inmates have produced license plates as part of prison labor programs for more than 100 years, and continue to do so in many U.S. states.
National

Yes, incarcerated workers still make license plates

Inmates have produced license plates as part of prison labor programs for more than 100 years, and continue to do so in many U.S. states.
Economy

Wage growth has slightly outpaced inflation since July

Inflation outpaced wage growth for the first half of 2022, but President Biden claimed the trend reversed in the past few months. That’s true.
Economy

Yes, wages have grown faster than prices in the last several months

Inflation outpaced wage growth for the first half of 2022, but President Biden claimed the trend reversed in the past few months. That’s true.
Money

Social Security: survivors benefits explained

Spouses and other family members are eligible for Social Security survivors benefits after a person dies. Here’s how the monthly payments work.

Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting officer in White Bear Lake

Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting an officer in White Bear Lake

WEATHER: Overnight snow, then the arctic blast hits

Minneapolis goes to one-side parking to combat snow-narrowed streets

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What it means for the U.S. to hit the debt ceiling: 5 Fast Facts

Average gas price in the UK is over $7 per gallon, not cheaper than US

Yes, there is a proposed bill to institute a national sales tax

Yes, egg prices have increased due to bird flu and inflation

Effect of the bird flu on rising egg prices | Expert Interview with Bernt Nelson

Scammers use big Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots to trick you

No, your credit score won’t automatically take a hit after a data breach

Inmates work behind bars including making license plates

Yes, incarcerated workers still make license plates

Wage growth has slightly outpaced inflation since July

Yes, wages have grown faster than prices in the last several months

Social Security: survivors benefits explained

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