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VERIFY Weekly: The billionaire space race

The highly publicized spaceflights of Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson have led to many online claims. Here’s a look at what’s true and what’s false.
Environment

No, NASA did not say the main cause of tidal flooding in 2030s will be the moon’s ‘wobble’

The moon’s “wobble” went viral after a NASA study predicted it would contribute to tidal flooding in the next decade, but climate change is the primary culprit.

Coronavirus

No, Biden didn’t order a door-to-door campaign to enforce COVID-19 vaccination, but there are plans to promote the vaccine

President Joe Biden has asked people to encourage unvaccinated Americans to get the vaccine, but he didn’t start a door-to-door push to force people to get the shot.
Olympics

No, athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics cannot compete in the games

Gymnast Kara Eaker and beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb will not compete after testing positive for COVID-19.
Olympics

Yes, two medal contenders were disqualified from an Olympic race because their natural testosterone levels were too high

Two runners from Namibia, who have run some of the fastest times in 400-meter races this year, can’t compete in the event at the Tokyo Olympics.

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VERIFY

VERIFY Weekly: The billionaire space race

No, NASA did not say the main cause of tidal flooding in 2030s will be the moon’s ‘wobble’

No, Biden didn’t order a door-to-door campaign to enforce COVID-19 vaccination, but there are plans to promote the vaccine

No, athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics cannot compete in the games

Yes, two medal contenders were disqualified from an Olympic race because their natural testosterone levels were too high

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