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Environment
Viral graph falsely claims Earth’s current temperatures are historically low
Health
No, a government-funded food pyramid doesn’t rank Lucky Charms as healthier than steak
Joe Rogan and others shared a graph that ranks Lucky Charms as healthier than steak. But it isn’t a food pyramid endorsed by the federal government.
Pop Culture
No evidence Carole Baskin's husband has been found alive according to authorities
A 2021 interview in which “Tiger King” star Carole Baskin claimed her husband was found alive in Costa Rica recently resurfaced. Police say he’s still missing.
Ukraine
These two viral videos don’t show the fatal helicopter crash in Ukraine
Two viral videos claim to show the Jan. 18 helicopter crash that killed Ukraine’s interior minister and about a dozen others. These videos weren’t from the crash.
Social Security
Viral claims about Social Security stories we VERIFIED in 2022
We looked into a lot of stories related to Social Security in 2022. In this video, we break down the top ones we verified.
Weather
Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old
A viral video claims to show a Buffalo Walmart being looted, but it wasn’t taken amid the deadly winter storm this year.
Holiday
Christmas trees are recyclable but check on what options are available in your area
Many municipalities offer ways to recycle live Christmas trees, so long as they meet local requirements
Joe Biden
No, Joe Biden didn’t award his uncle a Purple Heart after becoming vice president
President Biden said during a recent event that he awarded his uncle, Frank Biden, a Purple Heart after becoming vice president. But that’s not possible.
Pop Culture
No, a photo of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson wearing anti-Trump shirt isn’t real
A viral image appearing to show Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wearing an anti-Trump shirt is a doctored image taken from the film “San Andreas.”
Social Media
Claims that Rep. Katie Porter said pedophilia isn’t a crime are false
A video clip of Porter was taken out of context from a hearing where she spoke about people referring to LGBTQ community members as “groomers” and “pedophiles.”
Health
Yes, some snow globes contain a toxic chemical used in antifreeze
“It does not take ingesting more than a few laps of ethylene glycol to potentially be fatal to cats and small dogs,” VCA Animal Hospitals says.
Government
Churches that support same-sex marriage will not have their tax-exempt status revoked under the Respect for Marriage Act
The Respect for Marriage Act explicitly says the IRS cannot revoke churches’ tax-exempt status if they don’t allow same-sex marriages, contrary to online claims.
Health
No, a government-funded food pyramid doesn’t rank Lucky Charms as healthier than steak
Joe Rogan and others shared a graph that ranks Lucky Charms as healthier than steak. But it isn’t a food pyramid endorsed by the federal government.
Pop Culture
No evidence Carole Baskin's husband has been found alive according to authorities
A 2021 interview in which “Tiger King” star Carole Baskin claimed her husband was found alive in Costa Rica recently resurfaced. Police say he’s still missing.
Ukraine
These two viral videos don’t show the fatal helicopter crash in Ukraine
Two viral videos claim to show the Jan. 18 helicopter crash that killed Ukraine’s interior minister and about a dozen others. These videos weren’t from the crash.
Social Security
Viral claims about Social Security stories we VERIFIED in 2022
We looked into a lot of stories related to Social Security in 2022. In this video, we break down the top ones we verified.
Weather
Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old
A viral video claims to show a Buffalo Walmart being looted, but it wasn’t taken amid the deadly winter storm this year.
Holiday
Christmas trees are recyclable but check on what options are available in your area
Many municipalities offer ways to recycle live Christmas trees, so long as they meet local requirements
Joe Biden
No, Joe Biden didn’t award his uncle a Purple Heart after becoming vice president
President Biden said during a recent event that he awarded his uncle, Frank Biden, a Purple Heart after becoming vice president. But that’s not possible.
Pop Culture
No, a photo of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson wearing anti-Trump shirt isn’t real
A viral image appearing to show Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wearing an anti-Trump shirt is a doctored image taken from the film “San Andreas.”
Social Media
Claims that Rep. Katie Porter said pedophilia isn’t a crime are false
A video clip of Porter was taken out of context from a hearing where she spoke about people referring to LGBTQ community members as “groomers” and “pedophiles.”
Health
Yes, some snow globes contain a toxic chemical used in antifreeze
“It does not take ingesting more than a few laps of ethylene glycol to potentially be fatal to cats and small dogs,” VCA Animal Hospitals says.
Government
Churches that support same-sex marriage will not have their tax-exempt status revoked under the Respect for Marriage Act
The Respect for Marriage Act explicitly says the IRS cannot revoke churches’ tax-exempt status if they don’t allow same-sex marriages, contrary to online claims.
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