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Video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real. It was a skit
Social Media
A video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real, it was a skit
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shared a viral video of a mom tearing down a pride flag in a classroom. It was a staged skit.
Immigration
Undocumented immigrants are not getting $2,200 per month from the federal government
Multiple VERIFY readers asked us about claims that undocumented immigrants get a monthly stipend from the government. Here’s what we found.
Social Media
Do Home Sellers Need to Disclose Deaths in a Home to Potential Buyers?
On social media, posts have said in the U.S., home sellers may be required to tell buyers if someone had previously died in the home for sale. Is this true?
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No, a California bill wouldn’t make it illegal to confront shoplifters
Posts falsely claim that California Senate Bill 553 would make it illegal to fight back against looters, shoplifters or burglars. Here’s what the bill actually says.
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No, you won’t have to pay $4.99 a month to use Facebook
Viral chain messages that claim Facebook is going to start charging all users a fee to keep using the social media site are false.
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Facebook not charging $4.99 monthly fee for its use
Viral chain messages that claim Facebook is going to start charging all users a fee to keep using the social media site are false.
Social Media
Viral video claiming to show ‘leaked’ night vision footage not from Danelo Cavalcante manhunt
After nearly two weeks on the run, convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante was apprehended in Pennsylvania. This viral video wasn’t taken while he was on the lam.
Social Media
Viral video claiming to show Danelo Cavalcante almost getting captured is false.
After nearly two weeks on the run, convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante was apprehended in Pennsylvania. This viral video wasn’t taken while he was on the lam.
World
Viral video of newborn rescued from rubble not from Morocco earthquake
A video of a newborn baby being pulled from rubble wasn’t taken in the aftermath of the Moroccan earthquake. It was actually taken in India.
Social Media
Netflix DVD giveaway beginning when disc rental service stops
Netflix will ship out its final red envelopes by the end of September. Customers can keep any DVDs they still have by then and some could receive surprise discs.
Health
Vicks VapoRub is toxic to consume and should not be used for teeth whitening
A viral post claims Vicks can whiten teeth. But the topical medicine contains toxins that if ingested can trigger seizures and other serious health problems.
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