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Social Media
No, a child did not yell an expletive during Jill Biden’s book reading
Environment
Yes, then-and-now photos of Arctic are real, but it’s not a 100-year comparison
The historical photo was taken in 1928 from Svalbard, between Norway and the North Pole. The newer photo was taken in 2002.
Courts
No, the press and the public are not barred from the courtroom in the Ghislaine Maxwell trial
While preexisting rules prohibit the press from broadcasting a federal criminal trial, the press and the public are allowed in the courtroom.
Social Media
No, a post to your profile will not stop Facebook from collecting and sharing your data
An old chain message telling users to repost it to legally protect their data from Facebook has resurfaced. It has never changed how Facebook handles user data.
National
Photo of stacked bricks claiming to be planted ahead of Rittenhouse verdict is a 2020 photo from Texas
A photo on social media claiming to be a stack of bricks set up for protesters ahead of the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict in Wisconsin is an old image from Texas.
Coronavirus
No, you can’t ‘detox’ to remove a vaccine from your body
You can’t undo a vaccine, just like you can’t unring a bell, Dr. Payal Kohli told VERIFY.
Social Media
No, there will not be a tree planted for every pet picture posted to Instagram campaign
The account behind an Instagram sticker campaign with over 4 million shares confirmed it could not meet its promise to plant a tree for every pet picture shared.
Coronavirus
No, a photo of a vaccination tent with a sign asking parents to donate children’s organs is not real
The photo was actually taken during a mobile vaccination clinic at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Social Media
No, Pfizer’s CEO was not arrested by the FBI for fraud
A blog claimed Albert Bourla was arrested last week but there are no records of a case involving Bourla. Pfizer says the claim is false.
Health
Yes, it is possible to get a hand injury from holding your cellphone too much
Experts say the simplest ways to avoid cellphone-related hand injuries is by putting your phone down, stretching and taking breaks.
Social Media
Photo claiming to show ‘400 jets’ used to fly attendees to COP26 is actually from New Orleans in 2013
The photo shared widely online is actually from 2013 and was actually taken from the New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
Social Media
No, you shouldn’t update your voicemail when lost or stranded
A call to 911 or a text message to family is more likely to get through a weak signal and use less phone battery than a voicemail would.
Environment
Yes, then-and-now photos of Arctic are real, but it’s not a 100-year comparison
The historical photo was taken in 1928 from Svalbard, between Norway and the North Pole. The newer photo was taken in 2002.
Courts
No, the press and the public are not barred from the courtroom in the Ghislaine Maxwell trial
While preexisting rules prohibit the press from broadcasting a federal criminal trial, the press and the public are allowed in the courtroom.
Social Media
No, a post to your profile will not stop Facebook from collecting and sharing your data
An old chain message telling users to repost it to legally protect their data from Facebook has resurfaced. It has never changed how Facebook handles user data.
National
Photo of stacked bricks claiming to be planted ahead of Rittenhouse verdict is a 2020 photo from Texas
A photo on social media claiming to be a stack of bricks set up for protesters ahead of the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict in Wisconsin is an old image from Texas.
Coronavirus
No, you can’t ‘detox’ to remove a vaccine from your body
You can’t undo a vaccine, just like you can’t unring a bell, Dr. Payal Kohli told VERIFY.
Social Media
No, there will not be a tree planted for every pet picture posted to Instagram campaign
The account behind an Instagram sticker campaign with over 4 million shares confirmed it could not meet its promise to plant a tree for every pet picture shared.
Coronavirus
No, a photo of a vaccination tent with a sign asking parents to donate children’s organs is not real
The photo was actually taken during a mobile vaccination clinic at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Social Media
No, Pfizer’s CEO was not arrested by the FBI for fraud
A blog claimed Albert Bourla was arrested last week but there are no records of a case involving Bourla. Pfizer says the claim is false.
Health
Yes, it is possible to get a hand injury from holding your cellphone too much
Experts say the simplest ways to avoid cellphone-related hand injuries is by putting your phone down, stretching and taking breaks.
Social Media
Photo claiming to show ‘400 jets’ used to fly attendees to COP26 is actually from New Orleans in 2013
The photo shared widely online is actually from 2013 and was actually taken from the New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
Social Media
No, you shouldn’t update your voicemail when lost or stranded
A call to 911 or a text message to family is more likely to get through a weak signal and use less phone battery than a voicemail would.
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