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Medicine

No, you shouldn't take expired cold medicine

National

No, the number of conservatorships in the US is not tracked

Britney Spears’ case has brought new attention to conservatorships -- a legal arrangement that affects many people but is not tracked at a national level.
Coronavirus

No, you cannot inhale or ingest hydrogen peroxide to treat COVID-19

“DO NOT put hydrogen peroxide into your nebulizer and breathe it in,” the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America said. “This is dangerous!”
Immigration

Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real

Photos and videos shared on social media have raised concerns about the treatment of the migrants, who are primarily Haitian, at a border point in Texas.
Food

Yes, the food pyramid was an updated version of the USDA’s first visual food guide released during World War II

USDA introduced the “Basic Seven” in 1943 to promote public nutrition education and to help people cope with limited supplies of certain foods during World War II.
Social Media

No, animals did not escape from a New Jersey zoo during the Ida storm

Despite some social media claims, no animals escaped from a New Jersey zoo as the Ida storm system drenched the Northeast.
Food

No, the government isn't paying farmers to destroy their crops

The Farm Bureau, the USDA and several farmers popular on social media all say the government is not paying farmers to destroy crops.
Nation World

No, these viral posts are not of the Kabul airport explosion on Aug. 26th.

As part of VERIFY’s continued coverage of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, we researched additional posts claiming to be from the blast at the airport in Kabul.
Vaccine

Yes, Pfizer’s CEO did get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

In March 2021, Pfizer’s CEO tweeted a photo of him receiving his second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Nation World

Weekly Roundup | Afghanistan: Fact-checking viral images and the Taliban's view on women's education

We fact-checked a lot of misinformation about Afghanistan last week, from claims about women's education under Taliban rule to viral photo & video social media posts
Food

Yes, the frozen honey TikTok trend can cause health problems, such as cavities and stomach issues

Health experts say eating frozen honey frequently could lead to weight gain, high blood sugar, gastrointestinal issues and cause cavities.
News

Verifying viral photos and videos of Taliban and Afghanistan

Since the news broke of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, many photos and videos have been shared online claiming to show the current situation in the country.

Gas line fire in Friendswood extinguished, police say

Why does the tire pressure light come on as soon as the temperatures take a dip in Houston?

Houston Forecast: Warmer with higher humidity

Higher humidity starting today

Houston's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Houston, Texas | KHOU.com

No, you shouldn't take expired cold medicine

No, the number of conservatorships in the US is not tracked

No, you cannot inhale or ingest hydrogen peroxide to treat COVID-19

Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real

Yes, the food pyramid was an updated version of the USDA’s first visual food guide released during World War II

No, animals did not escape from a New Jersey zoo during the Ida storm

No, the government isn't paying farmers to destroy their crops

No, these viral posts are not of the Kabul airport explosion on Aug. 26th.

Yes, Pfizer’s CEO did get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Weekly Roundup | Afghanistan: Fact-checking viral images and the Taliban's view on women's education

Yes, the frozen honey TikTok trend can cause health problems, such as cavities and stomach issues

Verifying viral photos and videos of Taliban and Afghanistan

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