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Food
No, the dial on a toaster does not indicate minutes, like viral video claims
World
No, these viral videos of firing drills and warplanes weren’t from Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan
Since Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, two videos have circulated online claiming to show military drills during her visit, but the videos are from 2020 and 2021.
Health
No, Bath & Body Works products are not harmful to pregnant people, like viral claims suggest
Viral social media posts, citing a safety data sheet posted online, claim Bath & Body Works products may be harmful to pregnant people. That’s false.
Social Media
Tweets falsely claim The Atlantic published story about ‘Biden’s negative growth economy’
A spokesperson for The Atlantic said the image shared on social media is “fabricated and not an actual Atlantic article.”
Environment
Viral tweet incorrectly identifies clearest lake in the world
A viral post claimed Montana’s Flathead Lake is the clearest lake in the world. That’s false. These are the clearest lakes in the U.S. and world.
Business
Yes, Walgreens employees can refuse to sell condoms because of their religion
A recent viral tweet claims a Walgreens employee refused to sell condoms to customers due to the worker’s “faith.” Here’s what Walgreens' policy says.
Science
Viral image isn’t photo of Antarctica from space, but it was created by NASA
A viral social media post claimed to post a real photo of Antarctica as seen from space. It’s not a photo, but it uses NASA satellites to show sea ice cover.
Crime
Yes, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, others were arrested at abortion rights protest
Some people on social media claimed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was pretending to be arrested because she wasn’t handcuffed. That's not true.
Government
No, you cannot get a divorce finalized while pregnant in Missouri
A divorce cannot be legally finalized in Missouri if the wife is pregnant, but spouses can still file for divorce and begin certain aspects of the divorce process.
Coronavirus
No, there isn't a COVID variant named 'Centaurus'
A Twitter user nicknamed omicron subvariant BA.2.75 “Centaurus” on July 1, but BA.2.75 has not been given an official name by the World Health Organization.
Sports
No, the WNBA didn’t give its All-Star MVP an $18 trophy
A viral social media post claimed the WNBA awarded All-Star MVP Kelsey Plum an $18 trophy. That’s false.
Education
No, a Florida law doesn’t require students, professors to register political views with the state
Florida public universities are required to conduct a survey on the “viewpoint diversity” of their students and employees, but individual participation is voluntary.
World
No, these viral videos of firing drills and warplanes weren’t from Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan
Since Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, two videos have circulated online claiming to show military drills during her visit, but the videos are from 2020 and 2021.
Health
No, Bath & Body Works products are not harmful to pregnant people, like viral claims suggest
Viral social media posts, citing a safety data sheet posted online, claim Bath & Body Works products may be harmful to pregnant people. That’s false.
Social Media
Tweets falsely claim The Atlantic published story about ‘Biden’s negative growth economy’
A spokesperson for The Atlantic said the image shared on social media is “fabricated and not an actual Atlantic article.”
Environment
Viral tweet incorrectly identifies clearest lake in the world
A viral post claimed Montana’s Flathead Lake is the clearest lake in the world. That’s false. These are the clearest lakes in the U.S. and world.
Business
Yes, Walgreens employees can refuse to sell condoms because of their religion
A recent viral tweet claims a Walgreens employee refused to sell condoms to customers due to the worker’s “faith.” Here’s what Walgreens' policy says.
Science
Viral image isn’t photo of Antarctica from space, but it was created by NASA
A viral social media post claimed to post a real photo of Antarctica as seen from space. It’s not a photo, but it uses NASA satellites to show sea ice cover.
Crime
Yes, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, others were arrested at abortion rights protest
Some people on social media claimed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was pretending to be arrested because she wasn’t handcuffed. That's not true.
Government
No, you cannot get a divorce finalized while pregnant in Missouri
A divorce cannot be legally finalized in Missouri if the wife is pregnant, but spouses can still file for divorce and begin certain aspects of the divorce process.
Coronavirus
No, there isn't a COVID variant named 'Centaurus'
A Twitter user nicknamed omicron subvariant BA.2.75 “Centaurus” on July 1, but BA.2.75 has not been given an official name by the World Health Organization.
Sports
No, the WNBA didn’t give its All-Star MVP an $18 trophy
A viral social media post claimed the WNBA awarded All-Star MVP Kelsey Plum an $18 trophy. That’s false.
Education
No, a Florida law doesn’t require students, professors to register political views with the state
Florida public universities are required to conduct a survey on the “viewpoint diversity” of their students and employees, but individual participation is voluntary.
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