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Yes, letters to Santa do require postage if sent through the U.S. mail

National

What we can VERIFY about Enron’s return to the internet

U.S. energy giant Enron collapsed in 2001 after an accounting and fraud scandal. The resurrected company’s promo video and website appear to be an elaborate joke.
Government

Yes, a president can pardon someone for crimes they haven’t actually been charged with

The Constitution gives the president the power to pardon someone before they are indicted, convicted or sentenced for a federal offense against the United States.
Joe Biden

Yes, a president can pardon someone for crimes they haven’t actually been charged with

Under the Constitution, the president has broad power to pardon someone before they are indicted, convicted or sentenced for a federal offense against the U.S.
National

There is no evidence that Wayfair was ever involved in child trafficking

A viral rumor from 2020 claimed that the online retailer was involved in the sex trafficking of children. There was never any evidence to support those rumors.
Scams

5 tips to avoid online shopping scams: VERIFY Fact Sheet

VERIFY readers often ask us if products advertised online are scams. Here are five things to look for to identify an online shopping scam.
Holiday

Yes, most banks and the stock market are open on Black Friday

Black Friday is not a federal holiday. Therefore, most banks and the stock market don’t close for the day, although the Nasdaq stock exchange will close early.
VERIFY

Yes, letters mailed to Santa require postage

A few recent social media posts suggest that the stamp requirement is a new policy, but older USPS news releases indicate the rule has been in place for years.
Recalls

Is there a recall on Butterball turkeys?

An old PETA video that’s resurfaced online alleges that Butterball employees abused turkeys. But those turkeys aren’t recalled ahead of Thanksgiving 2024.
Immigration

Claim that 320,000 migrant children went missing during the Biden administration is misleading

A DHS document does not declare 320,000 kids missing.
Food

No, alcohol does not make eggnog with raw eggs safe to drink

Contrary to what you may have heard, alcohol does not reliably kill bacteria in raw eggs. However, there are ways to guarantee your homemade eggnog is safe to drink.
Health

No, Butterball turkeys aren’t recalled amid abuse allegations circulating online

A decades-old PETA video that’s resurfaced online alleges Butterball employees abused turkeys. But there isn’t a recall on Butterball turkeys amid the allegations.