You should not wait to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster. Health organizations and doctors say you should get your booster shot as soon as you’re eligible.
No, the release of 50 million barrels of oil does not mean there will be a significant drop in gas prices
The administration will exchange 32 million barrels of oil and sell 18 million barrels under Biden’s plan. That doesn’t mean a dramatically lower price at the pump.
Yes, airlines can cancel your flight weeks or months in advance
The holiday travel season is in full swing. If you're planning on flying, you should be aware that airlines can cancel your flight reservation weeks or months in adv
Did you know that many popular Thanksgiving foods are not safe for pets? The VERIFY team looks into what foods are and aren’t safe for your pets to eat this holiday.
No, pledges made at COP26 are not likely to keep global temperatures from rising more than 1.5 C
A United Nations’ goal is to keep global temperatures from rising more than 1.5 C above pre-industrial levels. But researchers say more needs to be done.
It's false that Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill can replace vaccines
Some posts on social media have suggested a vaccine isn’t necessary if there’s a pill to treat COVID-19. But the vaccines and pills do two different things.
Fact-checking if a post to your profile will not stop Facebook from collecting and sharing your data
An old chain message telling users to repost it to legally protect their data from Facebook has resurfaced. It has never changed how Facebook handles user data.
Does the filibuster exist in the House of Representatives?
The Democrat’s Build Back Better Act passed in the House following an 8 hour and 32 minute delay tactic by House minority leader Kevin McCarthy. Does the filibuster
Top Headlines: Trees for pet pictures, electromagnetic waves in AirPods and a deadly parasite in the U.S.
A potentially deadly parasite in the U.S., will a tree be planted for sharing a picture of your pet and do AirPods transmit dangerous electromagnetic waves.
Yes, there is a potentially deadly parasite that infects people through bare feet in the U.S.
Headlines about a parasite called Strongyloides being in the U.S. are accurate. The parasite isn’t deadly for most people – and many people don’t even have symptoms.
Fact-checking if a tree will be planted for every pet picture posted to Instagram campaign
The account behind an Instagram sticker campaign with over 4 million shares confirmed it could not meet its promise to plant a tree for every pet picture shared.
Did the nationwide average price of a gallon of milk go up 40% this year?
Has the price of a gallon of milk gone up 40% this year? Sources from the Center for Dairy Excellence and the Bureau of Labor Statistic that prove this is false.
Do Apple’s AirPods transmit dangerous levels of electromagnetic waves?
The VERIFY team looks into a claim saying that Apple’s AirPods transmit dangerous levels of electromagnetic waves. Sources from the FCC confirm this is false.
A photo of a COVID-19 vaccination tent with a sign asking parents to donate children’s organs is not real
The original photo advertises that COVID-19 vaccines can be found at the tent without an appointment, with a Spanish translation below in the white box.
Does Puerto Rico have the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in the US?
Four in five people eligible to receive the vaccine in Puerto Rico are fully vaccinated, which is a higher rate than any other U.S. state or territory.
Fact-checking if cattle are the top source of methane emissions in the U.S.
Methane is produced as a part of cattle’s digestive process, and cow burps are full of it. That’s what makes cattle a major contributor of U.S. methane emissions.
Does the “Build Back Better” bill include a methane tax on livestock?
Does the “Build Back Better” bill include a methane tax on livestock? We went to work fact checking this claim and according to the American Farm Bureau Federation a
No, the video appearing to show California Gov. Gavin Newsom suffering from partial facial paralysis is not real
The original video was lifted from Newsom’s Twitter account. In that, he did not appear to suffer from any paralysis and spoke straight into the camera.
The VERIFY team looks into a claim made on social media arguing that volcanoes emit more CO2 than humans. Sources from NASA and NOAA confirm this is false.
This week on Snapchat, we talked about the goals of COP26. Scientists have stated that global warming has dire consequences if the world doesn't stay below 2ºC.
You should not wait to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster. Health organizations and doctors say you should get your booster shot as soon as you’re eligible.
It's false that Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill can replace vaccines
Some posts on social media have suggested a vaccine isn’t necessary if there’s a pill to treat COVID-19. But the vaccines and pills do two different things.
A photo of a COVID-19 vaccination tent with a sign asking parents to donate children’s organs is not real
The original photo advertises that COVID-19 vaccines can be found at the tent without an appointment, with a Spanish translation below in the white box.
Does Puerto Rico have the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in the US?
Four in five people eligible to receive the vaccine in Puerto Rico are fully vaccinated, which is a higher rate than any other U.S. state or territory.
No, the video appearing to show California Gov. Gavin Newsom suffering from partial facial paralysis is not real
The original video was lifted from Newsom’s Twitter account. In that, he did not appear to suffer from any paralysis and spoke straight into the camera.
It's true, players and teams can be fined for violating the NFL's COVID-19 protocols
The NFL is investigating whether Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers followed COVID-19 protocols. The league has fined players and teams for past violations.
No, there is not enough evidence to suggest that two strains of flu are extinct because of the pandemic
A tweet claims two strains of the flu have been eradicated during the pandemic, but public health experts say it’s too soon to tell if any are in hiding or extinct.
Booster shots do not mean a vaccine is ineffective
The VERIFY team looks into a claim that booster shots mean a vaccine was ineffective. Using sources from the FDA, CDC and a professor of Preventative Medicine, due t
Yes, it is safe to mix and match COVID-19 booster shots
On October 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized booster shots for Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients and some who received Moderna’s vaccine.
Southwest Airlines' delays were not caused by employees protesting a COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Southwest Airlines, the union representing Southwest Airlines pilots and the FAA said the cancellations were not caused by workers protesting the vaccine mandate.
Yes, COVID-19 is the leading cause of death for on-duty law enforcement officers so far in 2021
A nonprofit that tracks law enforcement line-of-duty deaths says there have been more than 300 deaths so far in 2021. Nearly 200 have been linked to COVID-19.
Fact-checking a video claiming to show Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez telling people to alter death certificates
A clip of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaking about FEMA funds for COVID-19 victims’ funeral expenses has gone viral, but it’s been edited and taken out of context.
FDA-approved Comirnaty has the same formulation as the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that was previously authorized for emergency use in the U.S.
The name Comirnaty is a combination of the terms COVID-19, mRNA, community, and immunity, to highlight the first authorization of a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine.
Yes, delta variant can be detected in a COVID test, but not the one you get at a clinic.
Viral tests that are used to determine if a person has COVID-19 are not designed to tell you what variant is causing the infection, but genomic sequencing can.
No, President Biden's vaccine mandate does not include members of Congress and their staff
The president cannot impose a vaccine mandate on Congress via executive order or in an agency or department regulation, according to the Congressional Institute.
Yes, the $300 weekly federal unemployment payment has ended
The extra benefit from the federal government, which has been a staple of legislation aimed at economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic, expired on Sept. 6.
Yes, a dead body could transmit COVID-19, but the risk is low
The CDC says there is currently no known risk associated with being in the same room at a funeral service with the body of someone who died of COVID-19.
Top Headlines: Trees for pet pictures, electromagnetic waves in AirPods and a deadly parasite in the U.S.
A potentially deadly parasite in the U.S., will a tree be planted for sharing a picture of your pet and do AirPods transmit dangerous electromagnetic waves.
Fact-checking if cattle are the top source of methane emissions in the U.S.
Methane is produced as a part of cattle’s digestive process, and cow burps are full of it. That’s what makes cattle a major contributor of U.S. methane emissions.
The VERIFY team looks into a claim made on social media arguing that volcanoes emit more CO2 than humans. Sources from NASA and NOAA confirm this is false.
This week on Snapchat, we talked about the goals of COP26. Scientists have stated that global warming has dire consequences if the world doesn't stay below 2ºC.
Yes, the UN report says human-induced climate change has caused some damage that’s irreversible for centuries
While the report concluded some changes are irreversible for centuries, experts say there is still a window for humans to limit future warming and its impacts.
No, NASA did not say the main cause of tidal flooding in 2030s will be the moon’s ‘wobble’
The moon’s “wobble” went viral after a NASA study predicted it would contribute to tidal flooding in the next decade, but climate change is the primary culprit.
Yes, 'botanical sexism' has led to more pollen in American cities
“Botanical sexism” refers to cities’ preferences for male trees over female trees because the males produce pollen instead of “tree litter” like fruits or seeds.
“These cicadas have telltale signs of infection: the back half of their abdomen has been replaced with a yellow/white ‘plug’ of fungus,” says Dr. Brian Lovett.
Does the American Jobs Plan allocate less than six percent to roads, bridges?
President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan is getting heat from the GOP for not spending enough on infrastructure, but infrastructure is more than just roads.
