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Immigration

Driver’s licenses and IDs don’t allow undocumented immigrants to vote in federal elections

Immigration

Undocumented immigrants don’t get driver’s licenses when they cross the border

VERIFY explains how undocumented immigrants can receive driver’s licenses in some states and whether this makes them eligible to vote.
National

Most states don't require home sellers to disclose whether someone has died in the house

California has the most comprehensive requirements of any of the eight states that mandate death disclosures.
Money

Whether you can stay anonymous after winning the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot depends on where you bought the ticket

State laws determine the rules regarding anonymity for winners. These 17 states allow you to not reveal your identity publicly.
Medicine

Yes, there is an Ozempic shortage

Drug used to treat type-2 diabetes is in short supply due to increased demand linked to people trying to lose weight following a viral trend in 2022.
Coronavirus

Mayo Clinic didn’t ‘quietly’ update its website to say hydroxychloroquine can treat COVID-19

Viral posts falsely claim the Mayo Clinic recently updated its website to say hydroxychloroquine can be used to treat COVID-19. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Government

Yes, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom can fill Feinstein’s seat with an interim appointment

Senator Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving woman in the Senate, has died at 90. Her death has some wondering how her seat will be filled. Here are the rules.
Shutdown

What’s open and closed during a government shutdown: 8 Fast Facts

Will airports and post offices remain open? What about national parks? We VERIFY what you need to know during a government shutdown.
Shutdown

No, a government shutdown would not stop or delay Social Security payments

Several VERIFY readers asked if they’ll still receive their Social Security checks in the event of a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.
Shutdown

Who gets paid during a government shutdown: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Do members of Congress and the president get paid during a shutdown? What about other federal workers? VERIFY answers 5 top questions.
Shutdown

Yes, retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown

Several VERIFY readers have asked if federal retirees would get their pensions during a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.
Money

Only some states collect taxes from Powerball winnings

While the federal government almost always collects taxes from the Powerball jackpot, only some states tax them.

Shelby County Sheriff's Office investigating after two men shot along Bill Morris Parkway

Missing in the Mid-South | Children & teens, last names K-M

Our first fall cold front is on the way...here's when to expect cooler weather!

Check the latest levels of the Mississippi River at Memphis here

Memphis News & Weather | Memphis, TN | WATN - localmemphis.com

Driver’s licenses and IDs don’t allow undocumented immigrants to vote in federal elections

Undocumented immigrants don’t get driver’s licenses when they cross the border

Most states don't require home sellers to disclose whether someone has died in the house

Whether you can stay anonymous after winning the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot depends on where you bought the ticket

Yes, there is an Ozempic shortage

Mayo Clinic didn’t ‘quietly’ update its website to say hydroxychloroquine can treat COVID-19

Yes, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom can fill Feinstein’s seat with an interim appointment

What’s open and closed during a government shutdown: 8 Fast Facts

No, a government shutdown would not stop or delay Social Security payments

Who gets paid during a government shutdown: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Yes, retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown

Only some states collect taxes from Powerball winnings

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