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Manipulated quote attributed to Alec Baldwin before fatal prop gun shooting is fake
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VERIFY Snap: Killing of Ahmaud Arbery leads to changes in Georgia law
As the trial of the three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery begins, the VERIFY team examines how the case has led to the change of laws in Georgia.
Coronavirus
Yes, the molecular PCR test is the most accurate way to detect an active COVID-19 infection
Hundreds of COVID-19 tests have been authorized by the FDA since the start of the pandemic. Molecular PCR tests remain the “gold standard” way to detect COVID-19.
Environment
No, disposable masks can’t be recycled at most municipal recycling centers
The EPA says disposable masks and other PPE should not be recycled in a home bin, and a conservation group estimates billions of masks will end up in the ocean.
VERIFY
Yes, this post claiming Cash App will pay big money for gift cards is fake
Besides the obvious grammar errors, a post claiming Cash App will pay up for gift cards contains numerous red flags.
Vaccine
Yes, you can now ‘mix and match’ the COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in the US
The FDA authorized “mixing and matching” COVID-19 vaccine booster shots of the Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.
Coronavirus
No, Colin Powell’s death does not show that COVID-19 vaccines don’t work
Fully vaccinated people are better protected against COVID-19 -- including those who are immunocompromised, studies show.
Medicine
No, taking low-dose aspirin daily to prevent heart disease is not recommended for most people
Multiple health groups have changed their guidelines in the last couple of years regarding aspirin use to prevent heart disease.
VERIFY
VERIFY: No, Merck's investigational COVID-19 pill is not a 'rebranded' Ivermectin
On Oct. 11 drug company Merck applied for emergency use authorization from the FDA for its COVID-19 pill called 'Molnupiravir;' it is not the same as Ivermectin.
Government
Yes, Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor.
Government
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor
Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Environment
Fact-checking claims about electric vehicles and their carbon footprint
A viral Facebook post makes several claims about the carbon footprint of electric cars. The VERIFY team broke down the claims.
VERIFY
VERIFY Snap: Killing of Ahmaud Arbery leads to changes in Georgia law
As the trial of the three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery begins, the VERIFY team examines how the case has led to the change of laws in Georgia.
Coronavirus
Yes, the molecular PCR test is the most accurate way to detect an active COVID-19 infection
Hundreds of COVID-19 tests have been authorized by the FDA since the start of the pandemic. Molecular PCR tests remain the “gold standard” way to detect COVID-19.
Environment
No, disposable masks can’t be recycled at most municipal recycling centers
The EPA says disposable masks and other PPE should not be recycled in a home bin, and a conservation group estimates billions of masks will end up in the ocean.
VERIFY
Yes, this post claiming Cash App will pay big money for gift cards is fake
Besides the obvious grammar errors, a post claiming Cash App will pay up for gift cards contains numerous red flags.
Vaccine
Yes, you can now ‘mix and match’ the COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in the US
The FDA authorized “mixing and matching” COVID-19 vaccine booster shots of the Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.
Coronavirus
No, Colin Powell’s death does not show that COVID-19 vaccines don’t work
Fully vaccinated people are better protected against COVID-19 -- including those who are immunocompromised, studies show.
Medicine
No, taking low-dose aspirin daily to prevent heart disease is not recommended for most people
Multiple health groups have changed their guidelines in the last couple of years regarding aspirin use to prevent heart disease.
VERIFY
VERIFY: No, Merck's investigational COVID-19 pill is not a 'rebranded' Ivermectin
On Oct. 11 drug company Merck applied for emergency use authorization from the FDA for its COVID-19 pill called 'Molnupiravir;' it is not the same as Ivermectin.
Government
Yes, Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor.
Government
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor
Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Environment
Fact-checking claims about electric vehicles and their carbon footprint
A viral Facebook post makes several claims about the carbon footprint of electric cars. The VERIFY team broke down the claims.
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