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VERIFY Snap: Fact-checking claims about the fall season

Environment

VERIFY Snap: Fact-checking claims 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.
VERIFY

Fact-checking Top Headlines: the end of 3G, HBCU budgets and whistleblower immunity

VERIFY top headlines of the week
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Yes, at-home COVID-19 rapid tests are as accurate as rapid tests done at testing sites

The timing of when at-home rapid tests are conducted, as well as how the test is sampled can affect the accuracy of the results.
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.
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VERIFY: Spotted lanternflies are gorging on grape vines, threatening wineries

Experts told WUSA9 yes, you should squash the bugs. Here's how to spot them.
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VERIFY: Moderna COVID-19 booster shots with lower-dose endorsed by FDA panel

Millions who got their initial Pfizer shots at least six months ago have received a booster of that brand.
Technology

Claim women die more in car crashes than men because of crash test dummies needs context

The VERIFY team analyzed statistics and spoke with experts on whether crash test dummy modeling is a reason more women die in car crashes than men.
National

Male vs. female crash test dummies

The VERIFY team analyzed statistics and spoke with experts on whether crash test dummy modeling is a reason more women die in car crashes than men.
Money

Yes, South Dakota is a tax haven, but it's not the only state that offers protection and privacy

The Pandora Papers release shone a spotlight on South Dakota as a tax haven. VERIFY researched why the state and others have that reputation.
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FDA advisory committee votes to approve Moderna booster shot

The vote was unanimous to approve the booster for millions of America, but now the FDA commissioner will have the final say.

Colin Powell, first Black US Secretary of State dies at 84

Colin Powell dead at 84 from COVID-19 complications, family says

Cool, breezy through Monday then a brief warm-up

Cool, breezy through Monday then a brief warm-up

Cool, breezy through Monday then a brief warm-up

Washington, DC's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Washington, DC | WUSA9.com

VERIFY Snap: Fact-checking claims about the fall season

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.

Yes, it’s generally safe for wildlife to eat discarded pumpkins

Fact-checking Top Headlines: the end of 3G, HBCU budgets and whistleblower immunity

Yes, at-home COVID-19 rapid tests are as accurate as rapid tests done at testing sites

No, taking low-dose aspirin daily to prevent heart disease is not recommended for most people

VERIFY: Spotted lanternflies are gorging on grape vines, threatening wineries

VERIFY: Moderna COVID-19 booster shots with lower-dose endorsed by FDA panel

Claim women die more in car crashes than men because of crash test dummies needs context

Male vs. female crash test dummies

Yes, South Dakota is a tax haven, but it's not the only state that offers protection and privacy

FDA advisory committee votes to approve Moderna booster shot

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