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Technology
Turning on airplane mode can help your phone charge a little faster
National
What we can VERIFY about ‘Drano bombs’
We’ve received several questions referring to online warnings about Drano bombs and the dangers of the homemade explosives. Here’s what we know.
Environment
There’s no evidence that windmills are responsible for killing whales
Former President Donald Trump recently claimed that “windmills are causing whales to die” in record numbers, but there’s no scientific evidence to support that.
Politics
No evidence offshore wind farms and windmills kill whales
Former President Donald Trump recently claimed that “windmills are causing whales to die” in record numbers, but there’s no scientific evidence to support that.
Social Media
No, the warnings about the 'Mexico did it' virus aren’t legitimate
Several VERIFY viewers asked about Facebook posts that claim an image is going to be shared that will put a virus on your phone. There’s no evidence this exists.
Settlements
The FTC Fortnite settlement is real
You could get some money back if you or your child bought in-game Fortnite items. The FTC said the game’s payment system was confusing and led to surprise charges.
Social Media
Video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real. It was a skit
A video appearing to show an angry mom ripping a pride flag off a classroom wall was actually a pre-planned skit.
Social Media
A video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real, it was a skit
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shared a viral video of a mom tearing down a pride flag in a classroom. It was a staged skit.
Immigration
Undocumented immigrants are not getting $2,200 per month from the federal government
Multiple VERIFY readers asked us about claims that undocumented immigrants get a monthly stipend from the government. Here’s what we found.
Social Media
Do Home Sellers Need to Disclose Deaths in a Home to Potential Buyers?
On social media, posts have said in the U.S., home sellers may be required to tell buyers if someone had previously died in the home for sale. Is this true?
Social Media
No, a California bill wouldn’t make it illegal to confront shoplifters
Posts falsely claim that California Senate Bill 553 would make it illegal to fight back against looters, shoplifters or burglars. Here’s what the bill actually says.
Social Media
No, you won’t have to pay $4.99 a month to use Facebook
Viral chain messages that claim Facebook is going to start charging all users a fee to keep using the social media site are false.
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