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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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NEWS CENTER Maine Weather Forecast

Hurricane Ian update: Storm significantly intensifies to Category 4 ahead of Florida landfall

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Verify: Could gas prices go up because of Hurricane Ian?

Gas prices don’t always decline before midterms

Yes, University of Idaho told staff they could be fired and charged for promoting abortion, contraception

No, Biden executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency

No, Biden’s executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency

No, the average taxpayer will not have to pay $2,100 to cover the cost of student loan forgiveness

Effect of Student Debt Relief on Taxpayers | Expert Interview with Andrew Lautz

Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather

No, NASA’s plan to crash a satellite into an asteroid doesn’t put Earth at risk

Yes, Florida paid for migrants in Texas to fly to Martha’s Vineyard

No, people affected by Camp Lejeune toxic water don’t need a lawyer to file compensation claim

Yes, you can get the omicron COVID-19 booster and the flu shot at the same time

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