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Vaccine
Yes, you can now ‘mix and match’ the COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in the US
Environment
No, disposable masks can’t be recycled at most municipal recycling centers
The EPA says disposable masks and other PPE should not be recycled in a home bin, and a conservation group estimates billions of masks will end up in the ocean.
Coronavirus
No, Colin Powell’s death does not show that COVID-19 vaccines don’t work
Fully vaccinated people are better protected against COVID-19 -- including those who are immunocompromised, studies show.
Medicine
No, taking low-dose aspirin daily to prevent heart disease is not recommended for most people
Multiple health groups have changed their guidelines in the last couple of years regarding aspirin use to prevent heart disease.
Government
Yes, Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor.
Government
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor
Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Environment
Fact-checking claims about electric vehicles and their carbon footprint
A viral Facebook post makes several claims about the carbon footprint of electric cars. The VERIFY team broke down the claims.
National
Yes, states can opt out of daylight saving time
While states can opt out of daylight saving time on their own, they need congressional action to permanently stay on it.
Money
No, the president is not responsible for Social Security benefit increases
Social Security benefit increases have been automatically calculated based on inflation each year since 1975.
Environment
VERIFY Snap: Fact-checking claims about the fall season
Autumn is here and the VERIFY team is answering a few questions about the fall season.
Food
Yes, the sky appears more blue in the fall, fall colors are affected by climate change, and some PSLs have pumpkin, but pumpkin spice blend does not.
It's officially fall and we're here to explain some claims about autumn foliage, blue skies, and pumpkin (or lack thereof).
Environment
Yes, it’s generally safe for wildlife to eat discarded pumpkins
Composting is the best way to discard your pumpkins, but they’re safe for animals to eat as long as they aren’t rotting or have chemicals on them.
Environment
No, disposable masks can’t be recycled at most municipal recycling centers
The EPA says disposable masks and other PPE should not be recycled in a home bin, and a conservation group estimates billions of masks will end up in the ocean.
Coronavirus
No, Colin Powell’s death does not show that COVID-19 vaccines don’t work
Fully vaccinated people are better protected against COVID-19 -- including those who are immunocompromised, studies show.
Medicine
No, taking low-dose aspirin daily to prevent heart disease is not recommended for most people
Multiple health groups have changed their guidelines in the last couple of years regarding aspirin use to prevent heart disease.
Government
Yes, Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor.
Government
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor
Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Environment
Fact-checking claims about electric vehicles and their carbon footprint
A viral Facebook post makes several claims about the carbon footprint of electric cars. The VERIFY team broke down the claims.
National
Yes, states can opt out of daylight saving time
While states can opt out of daylight saving time on their own, they need congressional action to permanently stay on it.
Money
No, the president is not responsible for Social Security benefit increases
Social Security benefit increases have been automatically calculated based on inflation each year since 1975.
Environment
VERIFY Snap: Fact-checking claims about the fall season
Autumn is here and the VERIFY team is answering a few questions about the fall season.
Food
Yes, the sky appears more blue in the fall, fall colors are affected by climate change, and some PSLs have pumpkin, but pumpkin spice blend does not.
It's officially fall and we're here to explain some claims about autumn foliage, blue skies, and pumpkin (or lack thereof).
Environment
Yes, it’s generally safe for wildlife to eat discarded pumpkins
Composting is the best way to discard your pumpkins, but they’re safe for animals to eat as long as they aren’t rotting or have chemicals on them.
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