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Yes, the post office is open on Juneteenth in 2021

Government

Yes, the post office is open on Juneteenth in 2021

National

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

With LGBTQ+ celebrations happening across the country this month, the VERIFY team looked into how and why June became Pride Month.
Environment

No, hippos are not the deadliest animal in the world

There isn’t an exact count of how many people are killed by hippos each year, but all estimates place hippo deaths far below those caused by mosquitoes and snakes.
Coronavirus

Yes, swimming is safe for kids during the COVID-19 pandemic, but crowded pools could be risky

As more pools reopen this year, people have had questions about the safety risks of going to a pool amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Yes, lightning can strike even 60 miles away from a storm. Metal and water adds to the danger.

Many turned to social media to ask questions about the dangers of lightning after a teen died while swimming during a storm. We have answers.
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.
Sports

Yes, it’s against MLB’s rules to put Spider Tack on a baseball

Pitchers aren’t allowed to put any foreign substance directly on the baseball and rosin is the only substance they can put on their hand.
Government

No, there isn't going to be a 'second inauguration' for Donald Trump this summer and you can't buy tickets

A viral image claims to show tickets for former President Donald Trump’s ‘second inauguration’ being sold for $1,200.
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.
VERIFY

VERIFY: How do the vaccines do against the Delta variant of COVID-19?

We are still learning about the new more contagious strain of the coronavirus. So far, at least one of the vaccines appears to be effective against it.
Money

No, the viral ‘defend billionaires’ Elon Musk billboard isn’t real

The billboard is a piece of digital art by someone who regularly creates conceptual advertisements with anti-billionaire messages.
Coronavirus

Yes, you can ask your doctor or nurse if they’re vaccinated against COVID-19, but they don’t have to tell you

As a patient, asking your health care provider their vaccination status is not a HIPAA violation, according to privacy law expert Kirk Nahra.

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Storms packing hail, lightning and strong winds impact Maine Saturday

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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.

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What is Juneteenth and why do we celebrate it?

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

Yes, the post office is open on Juneteenth in 2021

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

No, hippos are not the deadliest animal in the world

Yes, swimming is safe for kids during the COVID-19 pandemic, but crowded pools could be risky

VERIFY: Yes, lightning can strike even 60 miles away from a storm. Metal and water adds to the danger.

Yes, Juneteenth is now a federal holiday

Yes, it’s against MLB’s rules to put Spider Tack on a baseball

No, there isn't going to be a 'second inauguration' for Donald Trump this summer and you can't buy tickets

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

VERIFY: How do the vaccines do against the Delta variant of COVID-19?

No, the viral ‘defend billionaires’ Elon Musk billboard isn’t real

Yes, you can ask your doctor or nurse if they’re vaccinated against COVID-19, but they don’t have to tell you

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