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Facebook post promising free roundtrip plane tickets for Southwest Airlines’ anniversary is a scam

Scams

Facebook post promising free roundtrip plane tickets for Southwest Airlines’ anniversary is a scam

Social Media

Viral video doesn’t show trick stunt on NYC subway platform; it was edited

A viral stunt video claims to show a man jumping from the subway tracks onto the platform moments before a train passes, but it was edited.
Coronavirus

The COVID-19 vaccine does not cause AIDS

Neither AIDS nor HIV can be spread through the COVID-19 vaccine.
VERIFY

Fact-checking if McDonald's uses xylitol in its ice cream

Ice cream “pup cups” are a popular dog treat. But some online posts warn McDonald’s ice cream has an ingredient toxic to dogs. That’s false.
Technology

Fast Facts about NewProfilePic's ties to Russia and data privacy

Some VERIFY viewers wondered if the photo editing app NewProfilePic has ties to Russia, and asked about its privacy policy. Here is what we found out.
Social Media

No, viral video with large moon at North Pole isn't real

A viral video created with computer graphics claims to be a real depiction of the moon rising and setting at the North Pole.
VERIFY

Amber Heard didn't use movie lines in her testimony against Johnny Depp

Actress Amber Heard did not quote lines from the 1999 movie “The Talented Mr. Ripley” during her testimony in a libel lawsuit, despite social media claims.
Science

No, video with gigantic moon does not depict what moon actually looks like over North Pole

A viral video created with computer graphics claims to be a real depiction of the moon rising and setting at the North Pole.
Health

No, you can’t get free Similac or Enfamil baby formula if you call customer service

People can’t get six free cans of baby formula by calling Similac or Enfamil customer service, as social media posts claim.
Sports

No, Kentucky Derby winner Sonny Leon didn’t turn down an invitation to visit the White House

Jockey Sonny Leon didn’t turn down an invitation to visit President Joe Biden at the White House after his Kentucky Derby win, as social media posts claim.
Pop Culture

No, Amber Heard didn’t quote lines from ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ during testimony

Actress Amber Heard did not quote lines from the 1999 movie “The Talented Mr. Ripley” during her testimony in a libel lawsuit, despite social media claims.
Crime

Chain message says calling 112 will verify an unmarked police car. That’s false.

112 is a European emergency number. No state uses 112 as a highway emergency number, contrary to a viral claim.

Maine Office of Tourism is expecting a busy summer season

Stormy Saturday in Maine

NEWS CENTER Maine Weather Forecast

Stormy Saturday in Maine

Maine's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Maine | NewsCenterMaine.com

Facebook post promising free roundtrip plane tickets for Southwest Airlines’ anniversary is a scam

Viral video doesn’t show trick stunt on NYC subway platform; it was edited

The COVID-19 vaccine does not cause AIDS

Fact-checking if McDonald's uses xylitol in its ice cream

Fast Facts about NewProfilePic's ties to Russia and data privacy

No, viral video with large moon at North Pole isn't real

Amber Heard didn't use movie lines in her testimony against Johnny Depp

No, video with gigantic moon does not depict what moon actually looks like over North Pole

No, you can’t get free Similac or Enfamil baby formula if you call customer service

No, Kentucky Derby winner Sonny Leon didn’t turn down an invitation to visit the White House

No, Amber Heard didn’t quote lines from ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ during testimony

Chain message says calling 112 will verify an unmarked police car. That’s false.

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