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Government
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Olympics
Yes, Olympians from some countries get paid more than US athletes for winning medals
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee pays athletes who earn medals, but those payouts are far less than what athletes in some other countries receive.
National
False claims circulate online after NATO announces HQ in Norfolk, Va., is 'fully operational'
Since a July ceremony announced the new NATO headquarters in Norfolk, Va., is fully staffed, false claims have circulated online. VERIFY investigated those claims.
Government
No, the U.S. Capitol rioters can’t be charged with domestic terrorism for Jan. 6 insurrection
During a committee hearing on the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, #GOPDomesticTerrorists trended on Twitter. But, the rioters can’t be charged with terrorism.
Coronavirus
No, your SMS text messages are not being monitored for misinformation
On his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, host Joe Rogan falsely claimed text messages are being monitored for COVID-19 misinformation.
Coronavirus
No, the federal government is not paying people to get vaccinated
The Biden administration and public health officials are encouraging all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and its variants.
Coronavirus
No, people who recovered from COVID-19 are not completely immune to the virus
Although studies show people who had COVID-19 and survived have some level of immunity, public health agencies still recommend they get vaccinated.
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.
Olympics
VERIFY Weekly: Simone Biles and Olympic gymnastics
As part of this week’s feature, the VERIFY team answered questions about Biles’ Olympic career and how she’s challenged the gymnastics scoring system.
Olympics
No, US gymnasts don't automatically replace Simone Biles in Olympic events she withdraws from
Here’s a look at who replaces Biles in the events she pulls out of and the process behind it.
Health
Yes, spray sunscreen is as effective as lotion sunscreen, but both must be applied correctly to work best
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends sunscreens that are broad-spectrum, water-resistant and have an SPF of 30 or higher.
Health
No, there is no evidence retinol causes depression
A TikTok post suggested over-the-counter retinol can worsen depression. Board-certified dermatologists say there’s no evidence of that.
Olympics
Yes, Olympians from some countries get paid more than US athletes for winning medals
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee pays athletes who earn medals, but those payouts are far less than what athletes in some other countries receive.
National
False claims circulate online after NATO announces HQ in Norfolk, Va., is 'fully operational'
Since a July ceremony announced the new NATO headquarters in Norfolk, Va., is fully staffed, false claims have circulated online. VERIFY investigated those claims.
Government
No, the U.S. Capitol rioters can’t be charged with domestic terrorism for Jan. 6 insurrection
During a committee hearing on the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, #GOPDomesticTerrorists trended on Twitter. But, the rioters can’t be charged with terrorism.
Coronavirus
No, your SMS text messages are not being monitored for misinformation
On his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, host Joe Rogan falsely claimed text messages are being monitored for COVID-19 misinformation.
Coronavirus
No, the federal government is not paying people to get vaccinated
The Biden administration and public health officials are encouraging all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and its variants.
Coronavirus
No, people who recovered from COVID-19 are not completely immune to the virus
Although studies show people who had COVID-19 and survived have some level of immunity, public health agencies still recommend they get vaccinated.
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.
Olympics
VERIFY Weekly: Simone Biles and Olympic gymnastics
As part of this week’s feature, the VERIFY team answered questions about Biles’ Olympic career and how she’s challenged the gymnastics scoring system.
Olympics
No, US gymnasts don't automatically replace Simone Biles in Olympic events she withdraws from
Here’s a look at who replaces Biles in the events she pulls out of and the process behind it.
Health
Yes, spray sunscreen is as effective as lotion sunscreen, but both must be applied correctly to work best
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends sunscreens that are broad-spectrum, water-resistant and have an SPF of 30 or higher.
Health
No, there is no evidence retinol causes depression
A TikTok post suggested over-the-counter retinol can worsen depression. Board-certified dermatologists say there’s no evidence of that.
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