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VERIFY Weekly: The history behind June becoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month

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VERIFY Weekly: The history behind June becoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month

National

Yes, Juneteenth is now a federal holiday

Juneteenth is the first new federal holiday since 1983 when Martin Luther King Jr. Day was approved.
Money

Yes, people who haven’t filed taxes can get this year’s child tax credit

The IRS this week announced an online tool that non-filers can use to register for child tax credit payments. The first advance payments go out July 15.
Government

Yes, states could technically build border walls, but there are lots of hurdles to overcome

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced the state plans to build a border wall where the Trump administration left off.
Money

No, the ASPCA does not spend just 3% of its budget on animals

It actually spends 75% of its budget on its programs, 44% of which is dedicated to “shelter and veterinary services.”
Money

Yes, eligible parents will be able to get the increased child tax credit for children born in 2021

The IRS says it has started sending out letters to people who may be eligible for advance monthly child tax payments.
Government

No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a heartbeat bill into law in May, barring abortions in the state as early as six weeks.
Vaccine

Yes, guns, beer and trucks are being offered as incentives for people to get a COVID-19 vaccine

More states and businesses are offering incentives to entice more Americans to get vaccinated.
Business

Yes, the lumber shortage is real

Videos shared on TikTok recently claim the lumber shortage was created to boost profits in the lumber industry.
Coronavirus

No, Dr. Fauci's emails were not leaked, they were obtained through FOIA requests

Thousands of Dr. Fauci’s emails from the start of the pandemic were recently published by various media outlets.
National

Did Biden previously pledge to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt?

President Joe Biden has released his proposed budget and the omission of federal student loan debt forgiveness has caught many people's attention.
National

Is the lumber shortage real?

Several TikTok videos claim the lumber shortage was created to boost profits in the lumber industry.

Essex Street Baptist Church in Bangor celebrates 175 years of faith

Police search for shooter after a man is shot outside of church in Bangor

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Two Maine non-profits are getting $4 million. They had no idea it was coming.

Two Maine non-profits are getting $4 million. They had no idea it was coming.

Essex Street Baptist Church in Bangor celebrates 175 years of faith

Police search for shooter after a man is shot outside of church in Bangor

Maine's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Maine | NewsCenterMaine.com

VERIFY Weekly: The history behind June becoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Yes, Juneteenth is now a federal holiday

Yes, people who haven’t filed taxes can get this year’s child tax credit

Yes, states could technically build border walls, but there are lots of hurdles to overcome

No, the ASPCA does not spend just 3% of its budget on animals

Yes, eligible parents will be able to get the increased child tax credit for children born in 2021

No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger

Yes, guns, beer and trucks are being offered as incentives for people to get a COVID-19 vaccine

Yes, the lumber shortage is real

No, Dr. Fauci's emails were not leaked, they were obtained through FOIA requests

Did Biden previously pledge to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt?

Is the lumber shortage real?

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