VERIFY Fact Check |
No, hippos are not the deadliest animal in the world
Environment
Yes, China does have a ban in country on virtual currencies
Technology
Yes, we’ve seen tropical storms named Ana before because the criteria for retiring names is strict
Weather
No, there is no set standard that will mark the end of the COVID-19 pandemic
Coronavirus
No, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day
Pop Culture
Yes, satellites are making it more difficult for astronomers to observe space
Technology
No reported cases of CVST blood clots found outside of US linked to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Vaccine
Yes, a ‘vaccine passport’ already exists for other diseases
Coronavirus
VERIFY: 'Ever Given' ship stuck in the Suez Canal cost the economy $400M an hour
World
VERIFY: How did a boat get stuck in the Suez Canal?
World
VERIFY: AstraZeneca still recommended and being tested as blood clot reports are investigated
Coronavirus
VERIFY: Yes, a Trump Facebook ad does include a picture from the 2014 Ukraine Revolution
Social Media
VERIFY: False claim alleging a Harvard professor was arrested for selling virus got more than one thing wrong
Coronavirus
VERIFY: Did elephants get drunk on corn wine while humans were social distancing?
Memes
VERIFY: Are disabled and LGBT asylum-seekers exempt from deportation rule?
Immigration
