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World
These three viral videos don’t show the deadly earthquake in Turkey, Syria
VERIFY is fact-checking footage claiming to show scenes from the Feb. 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria. These three viral videos aren’t from the earthquake.
Food
No, Hellmann’s mayonnaise isn’t being discontinued worldwide
Hellmann’s is only discontinuing its mayonnaise in South Africa, not the U.S. and other countries.
Sports
Despite Giants fans’ outrage, the Empire State Building lighting up for a rival team is nothing new
The Empire State Building regularly changes its LED lights depending on the occasion. Most recently, it was for the victors of the AFC and NFC championship games.
Environment
Viral graph falsely claims Earth’s current temperatures are historically low
A graph shared by Jordan Peterson uses unrelated data from over a century ago to cast doubt on present-day global warming.
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.
World
These three viral videos don’t show the deadly earthquake in Turkey, Syria
VERIFY is fact-checking footage claiming to show scenes from the Feb. 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria. These three viral videos aren’t from the earthquake.
Food
No, Hellmann’s mayonnaise isn’t being discontinued worldwide
Hellmann’s is only discontinuing its mayonnaise in South Africa, not the U.S. and other countries.
Sports
Despite Giants fans’ outrage, the Empire State Building lighting up for a rival team is nothing new
The Empire State Building regularly changes its LED lights depending on the occasion. Most recently, it was for the victors of the AFC and NFC championship games.
Environment
Viral graph falsely claims Earth’s current temperatures are historically low
A graph shared by Jordan Peterson uses unrelated data from over a century ago to cast doubt on present-day global warming.
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.
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