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Extreme Weather
Fakes exist, but the original photo showing windows holding back a wall of water during Hurricane Ian is real
Weather
No, a video doesn’t show Florida students walking through a flooded school hallway after Hurricane Ian
A video showing students walking on top of benches to avoid floodwaters wasn’t taken in Florida or after Hurricane Ian struck. It was taken in Texas in 2019.
Social Media
No, posting on Facebook won’t protect your photos or data
Despite many claims stating otherwise, you cannot prevent Facebook from using your data or photos by posting a message on Facebook.
Social Media
Vice President Harris didn’t say Hurricane Ian relief will be directed toward ‘communities of color’
Harris spoke broadly about the impacts of climate change and the equitable distribution of resources, not specific plans for Hurricane Ian.
Social Media
No, a viral video doesn’t show an Iranian father dancing at his daughter’s funeral
The edited clip shared on social media uses years-old footage from an Azerbaijani TV show and doesn't depict current events in Iran.
Extreme Weather
The viral hurricane video of Shepard Smith is actually from 2016
The viral clip shows Shepard Smith, who left Fox News in 2019, discussing the path of Hurricane Matthew, which hit the East Coast in October 2016.
Social Media
No, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez didn't tweet that electric cars are better than gas during a hurricane
Ocasio-Cortez said she never tweeted about electric cars during hurricanes in 2019. The viral claim has circulated on social media for years.
Extreme Weather
No, President Biden didn’t say to get vaccinated ahead of Hurricane Ian
A clip of President Joe Biden telling people to get vaccinated when preparing for hurricane season wasn’t taken right before Hurricane Ian. It was from 2021.
Social Media
The ‘Nyquil chicken’ social media challenge isn’t just gross – it’s dangerous
The FDA is warning against a social media challenge dubbed “sleepy chicken” where people cook chicken in NyQuil and other cough and cold medicines.
Social Media
The viral Nyquil chicken can have dangerous impact on your health
The FDA is warning against a social media challenge dubbed “sleepy chicken” where people cook chicken in NyQuil and other cough and cold medicines.
Social Media
No, an 'invasion of crocodiles' at a beach did not leave the 'local population panicking'
A viral video purports to show hundreds or thousands of crocodiles gathered at a beach. But they’re actually Pantanal caimans in a remote area behaving normally.
Crime
Yes, ‘rainbow’ fentanyl is circulating in the U.S.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued a warning about “rainbow” fentanyl, saying authorities have seized the drug in 21 states.
Weather
No, a video doesn’t show Florida students walking through a flooded school hallway after Hurricane Ian
A video showing students walking on top of benches to avoid floodwaters wasn’t taken in Florida or after Hurricane Ian struck. It was taken in Texas in 2019.
Social Media
No, posting on Facebook won’t protect your photos or data
Despite many claims stating otherwise, you cannot prevent Facebook from using your data or photos by posting a message on Facebook.
Social Media
Vice President Harris didn’t say Hurricane Ian relief will be directed toward ‘communities of color’
Harris spoke broadly about the impacts of climate change and the equitable distribution of resources, not specific plans for Hurricane Ian.
Social Media
No, a viral video doesn’t show an Iranian father dancing at his daughter’s funeral
The edited clip shared on social media uses years-old footage from an Azerbaijani TV show and doesn't depict current events in Iran.
Extreme Weather
The viral hurricane video of Shepard Smith is actually from 2016
The viral clip shows Shepard Smith, who left Fox News in 2019, discussing the path of Hurricane Matthew, which hit the East Coast in October 2016.
Social Media
No, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez didn't tweet that electric cars are better than gas during a hurricane
Ocasio-Cortez said she never tweeted about electric cars during hurricanes in 2019. The viral claim has circulated on social media for years.
Extreme Weather
No, President Biden didn’t say to get vaccinated ahead of Hurricane Ian
A clip of President Joe Biden telling people to get vaccinated when preparing for hurricane season wasn’t taken right before Hurricane Ian. It was from 2021.
Social Media
The ‘Nyquil chicken’ social media challenge isn’t just gross – it’s dangerous
The FDA is warning against a social media challenge dubbed “sleepy chicken” where people cook chicken in NyQuil and other cough and cold medicines.
Social Media
The viral Nyquil chicken can have dangerous impact on your health
The FDA is warning against a social media challenge dubbed “sleepy chicken” where people cook chicken in NyQuil and other cough and cold medicines.
Social Media
No, an 'invasion of crocodiles' at a beach did not leave the 'local population panicking'
A viral video purports to show hundreds or thousands of crocodiles gathered at a beach. But they’re actually Pantanal caimans in a remote area behaving normally.
Crime
Yes, ‘rainbow’ fentanyl is circulating in the U.S.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued a warning about “rainbow” fentanyl, saying authorities have seized the drug in 21 states.
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