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Photo of Donald Trump manipulated on parody ‘Winter White House’ Christmas card
Social Media
Viral volcano video doesn’t show Mount Semeru eruption in Indonesia
A video claiming to show the Mount Semeru eruption is actually photos from a Chilean volcano eruption and Indonesian waterfalls that were edited into a video.
Social Media
No, a child did not yell an expletive during Jill Biden’s book reading
Video viewed thousands of times on social media claims a child cursed at first lady Jill Biden during a book reading. VERIFY confirmed the video was edited.
Food
Viral video claims frozen chicken in puffed-up bags is spoiled. That’s false
A viral TikTok video with more than 2 million likes claims frozen chicken in “poof bags” is spoiled. VERIFY researchers found that’s false.
Environment
Yes, then-and-now photos of Arctic are real, but it’s not a 100-year comparison
The historical photo was taken in 1928 from Svalbard, between Norway and the North Pole. The newer photo was taken in 2002.
Courts
No, the press and the public are not barred from the courtroom in the Ghislaine Maxwell trial
While preexisting rules prohibit the press from broadcasting a federal criminal trial, the press and the public are allowed in the courtroom.
Social Media
No, a post to your profile will not stop Facebook from collecting and sharing your data
An old chain message telling users to repost it to legally protect their data from Facebook has resurfaced. It has never changed how Facebook handles user data.
National
Photo of stacked bricks claiming to be planted ahead of Rittenhouse verdict is a 2020 photo from Texas
A photo on social media claiming to be a stack of bricks set up for protesters ahead of the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict in Wisconsin is an old image from Texas.
Coronavirus
No, you can’t ‘detox’ to remove a vaccine from your body
You can’t undo a vaccine, just like you can’t unring a bell, Dr. Payal Kohli told VERIFY.
Social Media
No, there will not be a tree planted for every pet picture posted to Instagram campaign
The account behind an Instagram sticker campaign with over 4 million shares confirmed it could not meet its promise to plant a tree for every pet picture shared.
Coronavirus
No, a photo of a vaccination tent with a sign asking parents to donate children’s organs is not real
The photo was actually taken during a mobile vaccination clinic at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Social Media
No, Pfizer’s CEO was not arrested by the FBI for fraud
A blog claimed Albert Bourla was arrested last week but there are no records of a case involving Bourla. Pfizer says the claim is false.
Social Media
Viral volcano video doesn’t show Mount Semeru eruption in Indonesia
A video claiming to show the Mount Semeru eruption is actually photos from a Chilean volcano eruption and Indonesian waterfalls that were edited into a video.
Social Media
No, a child did not yell an expletive during Jill Biden’s book reading
Video viewed thousands of times on social media claims a child cursed at first lady Jill Biden during a book reading. VERIFY confirmed the video was edited.
Food
Viral video claims frozen chicken in puffed-up bags is spoiled. That’s false
A viral TikTok video with more than 2 million likes claims frozen chicken in “poof bags” is spoiled. VERIFY researchers found that’s false.
Environment
Yes, then-and-now photos of Arctic are real, but it’s not a 100-year comparison
The historical photo was taken in 1928 from Svalbard, between Norway and the North Pole. The newer photo was taken in 2002.
Courts
No, the press and the public are not barred from the courtroom in the Ghislaine Maxwell trial
While preexisting rules prohibit the press from broadcasting a federal criminal trial, the press and the public are allowed in the courtroom.
Social Media
No, a post to your profile will not stop Facebook from collecting and sharing your data
An old chain message telling users to repost it to legally protect their data from Facebook has resurfaced. It has never changed how Facebook handles user data.
National
Photo of stacked bricks claiming to be planted ahead of Rittenhouse verdict is a 2020 photo from Texas
A photo on social media claiming to be a stack of bricks set up for protesters ahead of the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict in Wisconsin is an old image from Texas.
Coronavirus
No, you can’t ‘detox’ to remove a vaccine from your body
You can’t undo a vaccine, just like you can’t unring a bell, Dr. Payal Kohli told VERIFY.
Social Media
No, there will not be a tree planted for every pet picture posted to Instagram campaign
The account behind an Instagram sticker campaign with over 4 million shares confirmed it could not meet its promise to plant a tree for every pet picture shared.
Coronavirus
No, a photo of a vaccination tent with a sign asking parents to donate children’s organs is not real
The photo was actually taken during a mobile vaccination clinic at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Social Media
No, Pfizer’s CEO was not arrested by the FBI for fraud
A blog claimed Albert Bourla was arrested last week but there are no records of a case involving Bourla. Pfizer says the claim is false.
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