There was 0% inflation in July 2022, but inflation is still at 8.5% annually
The Consumer Price Index, the most widely used measure of inflation, was unchanged in July, as President Biden claimed. But annual inflation remains high.
Inflation Reduction Act only caps insulin prices for Medicare patients, not for people with private insurance
The original text included provisions that would cap insulin prices for Medicare patients and people privately insured, but the latter failed to get enough support.
Chickenpox vaccine, infection doesn’t protect against monkeypox
Monkeypox and chickenpox are caused by different viruses. That means that previous chickenpox vaccination or infection does not offer protection against monkeypox.
No, scientists did not say a fossil discovery means it's plausible the Loch Ness Monster is real
Headlines said scientists called Nessie of Loch Ness “plausible” after a fossil discovery, but the monster itself wasn’t what they believed could be real.
988 suicide prevention lifeline does not share your location with police
Though 988 can’t “trace” callers in the same way that 911 does, counselors will try to route people to their nearest crisis center by using their area codes
Did you know dogs are terrible at sweating? The primary way they keep cool is through panting. Here are more facts and tips to help your canine manage the heat.
Finding answers to your questions including if monkeypox is a pandemic and if pharmacists can refuse to fill a prescription. Plus a look at the rise in youth suicide
Pharmacists can legally refuse to fill prescriptions
Patients have reported pharmacists refusing to fill prescriptions because their drugs could be used for abortions. We explain what obligations pharmacists have.
Effects of Long Covid | Expert Interview with Sheldon Campbell, M.D.
Dr. Sheldon Campbell speaks about how long COVID can affect those who have it, as well as how it can affect testing. He also shares his thoughts on monkeypox
Methotrexate, which can end a pregnancy, is also used to treat certain diseases
Medical organizations are reporting that some patients can’t access methotrexate in states with abortion bans. The drug is used to treat serious health conditions.
Choco Taco has been discontinued by Klondike, the company that manufactures the sweet treat. Klondike bars are still on the menu, but it’s not the same thing.
Airports in the U.K. briefly had to shut down their runways because of heat-related damage. Here’s how that’s possible and why it doesn’t constantly happen in hotter
VERIFY This: Medicare cuts, $35 insulin for all, chickenpox vaccine, Pelosi Taiwan trip and shading A/C units
Finding answers to your questions about the chickenpox vaccine and monkeypox protection, Medicare cuts, $35 insulin for all, shading A/C units and more.
VERIFY This: Recession definition, suicide hotline tracking, oil sent overseas, central A/C efficiency and the world's clearest lake
Finding answers to your questions on the recession, suicide hotline tracking, oil sent over overseas, central A/C efficiency and the world's clearest lake.
Finding answers to your questions including if monkeypox is a pandemic and if pharmacists can refuse to fill a prescription. Plus a look at the rise in youth suicide
VERIFY This: Illegal to film police, paid parental leave, Clean Water Act, deepfakes & phones, and cosmic black hole
Fact-checking viral claims including a claim about states with abortion bans, if deepfakes are a threat to your phone's security and if there is a cosmic black hole.
VERIFY This: Oil for 400 years, SADS & vaccines, Border Patrol searches, heat killing cattle and Sriracha discontinued?
Fact-checking viral claims involving the U.S. crude oil supply, if SADS is linked to vaccines, did death contribute to the death of cattle in Kansas and more.
VERIFY This: NRA tax-exempt, gun violence & kids, Medicaid ending, vaccine & monkeypox and Pride month origins
Fact-checking viral claims about the NRA being exempt from taxes, guns killing more kids than cops, if vaccines cause monkeypox and the origins of Pride month
VERIFY This: Formula at the border, Starbucks labor dispute, profile picture concerns and menstrual leave
Fact-checking viral claims including the U.S. government providing baby formula at the border, Starbucks raises to unionized workers, menstrual leave and more.
Effects of Long Covid | Expert Interview with Sheldon Campbell, M.D.
Dr. Sheldon Campbell speaks about how long COVID can affect those who have it, as well as how it can affect testing. He also shares his thoughts on monkeypox
Is the food chemical, titanium dioxide, safe? | Expert Interview with Kelly Johnson-Arbor, M.D.
Medical Director, Kelly Johnson-Arbor, M.D., talks about the food chemical, titanium dioxide, that can be found in food products, and if it is harmful to humans
Jennifer Pancorbo, Ph.D., from North Carolina State University’s Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center, explains how the FDA approves drugs and vaccines.
The Myth of Best Day to Buy Cheap Flights | Expert Interview with Brett Snyder
Brett Snyder is the President of Cranky Concierge, an air travel assistance website. He chatted with the VERIFY team about the claims people have that Tuesday is the
Examining Lyme disease | Expert Interview with Steven Bock, M.D.
Dr Steven Bock, a specialist in Integrative medicine, spoke with the VERIFY team about a wide range of topics on Lyme disease. Including if it's gender specific, any
What is Lyme disease and its misconceptions | Expert Interview with John Aucott, M.D.
Dr. John Aucott spoke with the VERIFY team about all things Lyme disease; what Lyme disease is, how it can be treated, new treatments and misconceptions people have
What is monkeypox and how does it spread? | Expert Interview with Kawsar Talaat
Social media users have posted a lot of questions about monkeypox; some are worried about another global pandemic while others ask about vaccines. See our interview.
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.
What you should know about health apps and HIPAA protection | Expert Interview with Pam Dixon
After the leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe v. Wade many people are wondering if health data from period-tracking apps are covered under HIPAA.
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.
Pharmacists can legally refuse to fill prescriptions
Patients have reported pharmacists refusing to fill prescriptions because their drugs could be used for abortions. We explain what obligations pharmacists have.
No, you cannot get a divorce finalized while pregnant in Missouri
A divorce cannot be legally finalized in Missouri if the wife is pregnant, but spouses can still file for divorce and begin certain aspects of the divorce process.
Supreme Court gun ruling doesn’t overturn all state concealed carry
The court struck down a New York law that required people have a specific reason to obtain a concealed carry permit. But other types of requirements can remain in pl
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.
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 President George W. Bush nominated the first Black woman to the Supreme Court
Viral memes claim Judge Janice Rogers Brown was the first Black woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court, not Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. That’s not true.
