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Coronavirus
The COVID-19 vaccine does not cause AIDS
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Health
Does the tobacco industry target menthol cigarette advertising to Black Americans?
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Tennessee did not ban Plan B morning after pill
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Food
Yes, there is currently a shortage of some baby formulas in the U.S.
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Yes, other countries offer menstrual leave
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Government
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Is the U.S. government providing formula to migrant babies at the border? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Food
Fact-checking if you can get a refund if you purchased recalled Jif peanut butter products
Jif recalled dozens of peanut butter products for potential salmonella contamination. Here’s how customers can get a refund for the affected items.
Health
The VERIFY team looked into common questions regarding monkeypox
The VERIFY team looked into common questions regarding monkeypox.
SCOTUS
Can states pass their own abortion laws if Roe v. Wade is overturned?
Can states pass their own abortion laws if Roe v. Wade is overturned? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Science
No, solar flares are not harmful to human health
Although eruptions of energy from the sun can damage satellites, power infrastructure and radio communications, they do not harm people.
Coronavirus
The COVID-19 vaccine does not cause AIDS
Neither AIDS nor HIV can be spread through the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health
Does the tobacco industry target menthol cigarette advertising to Black Americans?
Does the tobacco industry target menthol cigarette advertising to Black Americans? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Health
Tennessee did not ban Plan B morning after pill
A viral tweet claimed a new law passed in Tennessee made it a crime to order emergency contraceptives. That’s false.
Food
Yes, there is currently a shortage of some baby formulas in the U.S.
Some stores are limiting the amount of baby formula people can purchase to combat the effects of shortages caused by supply chain issues, recalls and other factors.
Health
Fact-checking if norovirus outbreaks have increased in the U.S.
The number of weekly norovirus outbreaks rose from below 10 in early January to above 50 in early March 2022, data reported to the CDC show.
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Yes, other countries offer menstrual leave
If Spain offers menstrual leave to its employees, it would join several countries that already do so.
Government
Is the U.S. government providing formula to migrant babies at the border?
Is the U.S. government providing formula to migrant babies at the border? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
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