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VERIFY: No, Alexa doesn't blame the government for creating COVID-19

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People race to the shelves for Tylenol

This came after claims ibuprofen could aggravate COVID-19.
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VERIFY: President Trump has small financial stakes with hydroxychloroquine, but he doesn’t control them

Viral claims link the president’s vocal support of testing the drug against COVID-19 with possible financial incentives. The reality is less simple.
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VERIFY: Why the CDC, WHO previously said they did not recommend homemade masks

People are wanting to make masks for medical rooms and themselves. They might be good if nothing else is available, but they should be your last choice.
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VERIFY: False claim alleging a Harvard professor was arrested for selling virus got more than one thing wrong

A Facebook post claimed that a Harvard professor made and sold the coronavirus to China, and also shared an unrelated video as if it were a source.
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VERIFY: Facebook ad referenced unfinished research for phony mask product

At least one doctor quoted in a Facebook ad about 'salt-coated masks' says he was surprised to see his name associated with a product he had nothing to do with.
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VERIFY: The stimulus checks won't impact your tax refund next year

The one-time stimulus payments are actually an advance 'credit' on your 2020 taxes. So you won't have to pay them back and they aren't taxed.
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VERIFY: Will the coronavirus die out when it gets warm?

It's a question that the Verify Team has been asked numerous times. Unfortunately, there's not a clear answer, according to our experts.
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VERIFY: Do you have to pay back the 2020 stimulus checks? (Updated)

The stimulus checks are actually an advance "credit" on your 2020 taxes. So you won't have to pay them back and they aren't taxed!
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VERIFY: No evidence to support Woody Harrelson's claim that 5G and COVID-19 are linked

People have tried to link 5G rollouts with the COVID-19 pandemic since January. The claim was recently amplified by celebrities.
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VERIFY: Sallie Mae student loan borrowers get a break during COVID-19 crisis

Sallie Mae is offering 3-month payment breaks during the coronavirus pandemic, but there's still interest.
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VERIFY: Coronavirus victims cannot donate organs

Organ donations can save lives, but experts aren't sure if COVID-19 can spread through the procedures.

Baptist Memorial Hospital nurse shares experience treating coronavirus patients

Memphis Police Director Mike Rallings says the department is working to protect more officers from contracting coronavirus

Storm leaves massive brush damage

A moment of beauty after a stormy day

Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach Taylor Jenkins on how the team is staying busy

Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach Taylor Jenkins on how the team is staying busy

Here's how you can experience the Apollo 13 mission in real-time

Apollo 13 by the numbers

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

VERIFY: No, Alexa doesn't blame the government for creating COVID-19

People race to the shelves for Tylenol

VERIFY: President Trump has small financial stakes with hydroxychloroquine, but he doesn’t control them

VERIFY: Why the CDC, WHO previously said they did not recommend homemade masks

VERIFY: False claim alleging a Harvard professor was arrested for selling virus got more than one thing wrong

VERIFY: Facebook ad referenced unfinished research for phony mask product

VERIFY: The stimulus checks won't impact your tax refund next year

VERIFY: Will the coronavirus die out when it gets warm?

VERIFY: Do you have to pay back the 2020 stimulus checks? (Updated)

VERIFY: No evidence to support Woody Harrelson's claim that 5G and COVID-19 are linked

VERIFY: Sallie Mae student loan borrowers get a break during COVID-19 crisis

VERIFY: Coronavirus victims cannot donate organs

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