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Yes, some undocumented workers pay taxes

Estimates show undocumented workers contribute billions to Social Security through payroll tax deductions, along with paying other federal and state income taxes.
No, Google hasn't gotten rid of passwords

Google is now offering passkeys as an optional alternative to passwords. A spokesperson said there is no timeline for when passwords will be officially phased out.

Viral photo claiming to show George Santos’ mugshot is fake

George Santos (R-N.Y.) was arrested on May 10, but his mugshot wasn’t publicly released. An image claiming to be his mugshot was made using a photo taken in January.
Yes, tinted car windows do reduce heat inside of the car

Research shows extra tinting can reduce the interior temperature by up to a few degrees.
Yes, a COVID-19 infection can cause temporary hair loss

Temporary hair loss or excessive hair shedding is normal after a fever or illness, such as COVID-19. Pandemic-related stress is another possible factor.

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Yes, some undocumented workers pay taxes

No, Google hasn't gotten rid of passwords

Viral photo claiming to show George Santos’ mugshot is fake

Yes, tinted car windows do reduce heat inside of the car

Yes, a COVID-19 infection can cause temporary hair loss

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No, there is not a national ban on buying or using gas-powered leaf blowers

Yes, a sitting member of Congress can be removed from office

Fact-checking questions about the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency

Yes, the U.S. uses electronic passports and you might already have one

Yes, you can be elected president if you've been indicted or found guilty in a criminal or civil case

Claims Texas governor cut mental health spending need context

No, the U.S. will not have an ‘open border’ when Title 42 ends

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Viral 2018 photo showing thousands of migrants resurfaces with claims about Title 42’s end

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