Yes, there is currently a shortage of some baby formulas in the U.S.
Some stores are limiting the amount of baby formula people can purchase to combat the effects of shortages caused by supply chain issues, recalls and other factors.
Most airlines don’t pay flight attendants during boarding
Delta Air Lines is set to become the first major U.S. airline to pay flight attendants during boarding. The airline says the change will start in June.
Amber Heard didn't use movie lines in her testimony against Johnny Depp
Actress Amber Heard did not quote lines from the 1999 movie “The Talented Mr. Ripley” during her testimony in a libel lawsuit, despite social media claims.
SCOTUS Draft Opinion Leak: What you should know | Expert Interview with Ben Barton
While Supreme Court leaks are rare, they have happened, but they were of decisions — never the full text of a draft opinion. We spoke to Ben Barton for more context.
Abortion Laws, Texas' SB8, and Roe v. Wade | Expert Interview with Liza Fuentes
VERIFY spoke to Liza Fuentes, senior research scientist at Guttmacher Institute, about what SB8 and Oklahoma’s bill could mean for women in Texas seeking abortion.
Fact-checking if a Rhode Island bill actually says that unvaccinated residents would be taxed more
Under a recently proposed Rhode Island Senate bill, eligible residents would have to get the COVID-19 vaccine or face a monthly fine and pay double their income tax.
Yes, Elon Musk tweeted he would donate $6B to fight world hunger
In 2021 Musk told the UN's World Food Programme that he would donate $6B to solve world hunger if they could share a plan on how they’d spend the money. They did.
Omicron: What experts know so far and what you can do to stay safe | Expert Interview with Dr. Saralyn Mark
December 2021, VERIFY interviewed Dr. Saralyn Mark to answer questions viewers had about vaccine efficacy, omicron severity, variant tests, and break-through cases.
Common Cold Home Remedies: Do they really work? | Expert Interview with Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos
Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos spoke with VERIFY to answer the question, "Do any at-home remedies really work to treat the common cold or are they all just myths?"
Blood type & COVID-19: Solving misconceptions | Expert Interview with Dr. Anahita Dua
VERIFY talks to Dr. Anahita Dua to answer questions about blood donations during the pandemic and if blood type affects severity in COVID-19 symptoms and contagions.
Yes, a Tennessee bill would make drunk drivers pay child support if they kill a parent
A Tennessee bill requiring drunk drivers to support victims’ children is heading to the governor’s desk. Other states are also considering similar legislation.
Children, Vaccines & Long COVID | Expert Interview with Dr. Kate Williamson
In this interview with Dr. Kate Williamson, we discuss how children can be affected by COVID long-haul syndrome and other symptoms at varying degrees of vaccination.
Debunking Misinformation about Credit Scores | Expert Interview with Shanté Nicole
Check out our Expert Interview with Shanté Nicole to learn useful tips and tricks for increasing your credit score and what viral claims are actually false.
Fact-checking if the 45% of Texas women who traveled out of state for abortion services went to Oklahoma
Data show nearly half of Texas women who traveled out of state for abortion care went to Oklahoma in the months after the Texas Heartbeat Act went into effect.
Understanding War Crimes | Expert Interview with Michael Scharf, J.D.
As Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, news outlets have reported that Russian leaders, including President Vladimir Putin, could face war crimes charges.
Fact-checking if Uber and Lyft customers can be refunded for canceling a ride if a driver doesn’t wear a mask
If an Uber or Lyft rider feels unsafe due to the driver not wearing a mask, they can cancel and be refunded for their fee by contacting the companies' support teams.
Hangovers: Can they be prevented or alleviated? | Expert Interview with Dr. Emmanuel Emenike
VERIFY spoke with Dr. Emmanuel Emenike to learn more about how our bodies react to alcohol, what you should know about hangovers and if they get worse with age.
John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981. More than 40 years later, he’s making music and has sold out a Brooklyn concert venue.
Ukraine and the European Union: Can Ukraine join to get aid from the E.U.? | Expert Interview with Matthias Matthijs
Russia's invasion left many wondering, is Ukraine part of the E.U. and, if not, would they receive stronger support if they were? Watch our interview to learn more.
SCOTUS Draft Opinion Leak: What you should know | Expert Interview with Ben Barton
While Supreme Court leaks are rare, they have happened, but they were of decisions — never the full text of a draft opinion. We spoke to Ben Barton for more context.
Abortion Laws, Texas' SB8, and Roe v. Wade | Expert Interview with Liza Fuentes
VERIFY spoke to Liza Fuentes, senior research scientist at Guttmacher Institute, about what SB8 and Oklahoma’s bill could mean for women in Texas seeking abortion.
Omicron: What experts know so far and what you can do to stay safe | Expert Interview with Dr. Saralyn Mark
December 2021, VERIFY interviewed Dr. Saralyn Mark to answer questions viewers had about vaccine efficacy, omicron severity, variant tests, and break-through cases.
Common Cold Home Remedies: Do they really work? | Expert Interview with Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos
Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos spoke with VERIFY to answer the question, "Do any at-home remedies really work to treat the common cold or are they all just myths?"
Blood type & COVID-19: Solving misconceptions | Expert Interview with Dr. Anahita Dua
VERIFY talks to Dr. Anahita Dua to answer questions about blood donations during the pandemic and if blood type affects severity in COVID-19 symptoms and contagions.
Children, Vaccines & Long COVID | Expert Interview with Dr. Kate Williamson
In this interview with Dr. Kate Williamson, we discuss how children can be affected by COVID long-haul syndrome and other symptoms at varying degrees of vaccination.
Debunking Misinformation about Credit Scores | Expert Interview with Shanté Nicole
Check out our Expert Interview with Shanté Nicole to learn useful tips and tricks for increasing your credit score and what viral claims are actually false.
Understanding War Crimes | Expert Interview with Michael Scharf, J.D.
As Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, news outlets have reported that Russian leaders, including President Vladimir Putin, could face war crimes charges.
Hangovers: Can they be prevented or alleviated? | Expert Interview with Dr. Emmanuel Emenike
VERIFY spoke with Dr. Emmanuel Emenike to learn more about how our bodies react to alcohol, what you should know about hangovers and if they get worse with age.
Ukraine and the European Union: Can Ukraine join to get aid from the E.U.? | Expert Interview with Matthias Matthijs
Russia's invasion left many wondering, is Ukraine part of the E.U. and, if not, would they receive stronger support if they were? Watch our interview to learn more.
Yes, there is currently a shortage of some baby formulas in the U.S.
Some stores are limiting the amount of baby formula people can purchase to combat the effects of shortages caused by supply chain issues, recalls and other factors.
Fact-checking if a Rhode Island bill actually says that unvaccinated residents would be taxed more
Under a recently proposed Rhode Island Senate bill, eligible residents would have to get the COVID-19 vaccine or face a monthly fine and pay double their income tax.
Fact-checking if Uber and Lyft customers can be refunded for canceling a ride if a driver doesn’t wear a mask
If an Uber or Lyft rider feels unsafe due to the driver not wearing a mask, they can cancel and be refunded for their fee by contacting the companies' support teams.
Yes, masks can help protect you from COVID-19, even if others aren’t wearing them
As many people are removing their masks on planes, experts say wearing one can still offer you some protection against COVID-19, even if everyone else is maskless.
No, the CDC did not change its COVID-19 public air travel guidance
A misleading tweet suggested the CDC updated its guidelines to permit COVID-19 infected people to fly. The CDC has not actually changed its public travel guidance.
Yes, the US government bought COVID tests made in China
Some of the at-home COVID-19 tests available from the federal government are made in China. The tests still have to go through an American authorization process.
Are unauthorized immigrants eligible to receive free COVID-19 tests?
The federal government’s free at-home COVID-19 tests are available to every residential address in the United States, regardless of immigration status.
There's no evidence that the COVID-19 vaccine causes infertility in women or men
Studies have shown no difference in fertility among vaccinated and unvaccinated people. But COVID-19 infection may cause a short-term decline in male fertility.
Top Headlines: Equifax emails, vaccine definition and artificial snow
Is this Equifax email legit? Did the CDC change its vaccine definition? Is all the snow at the Beijing Winter Olympics artificial? Let’s get you caught up on our top
No, Barbra Streisand isn't pulling her music from Spotify
Barbra Streisand said “someone impersonating her” released a statement about the Spotify situation. Her music is still available to stream on the platform.
No, study doesn't say smoking weed will protect you from COVID
A study looked at the impact certain chemicals in cannabis have on COVID-19, but the research doesn’t show that smoking marijuana can protect against infection.
Spikevax has the same formulation as the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine became the second coronavirus vaccine in the U.S. to receive full approval from the FDA for use in individuals 18 years of age and older.
There are ways to determine if a KN95 or N95 mask is counterfeit
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have seized millions of counterfeit masks. Here’s how to spot a fake.
Oral thermometers are more accurate than touchless thermometers
Oral thermometers are considered the “gold standard” in healthcare, although touchless thermometers have become the standard for screening many people quickly.
Top Headlines 1.21: Can the unvaccinated donate blood? Canceled student loans? Does drinking your pee cure COVID?
Can the unvaccinated donate blood? Canceled student loans? Does drinking pee cure COVID? Let’s get you caught up on our top stories for the week of Jan. 21, 2022
Most people are not eating a credit card of microplastics per week
A study estimated people could be consuming up to 5 grams of microplastics a week, but that number was the extreme high end of the range the scientists calculated.
