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Yes, the US embargo allows humanitarian aid to reach Cuba, but it’s unclear whether Cuban citizens are receiving it

Government

Yes, the US embargo allows humanitarian aid to reach Cuba, but it’s unclear whether Cuban citizens are receiving it

Sports

No, the Norway women's beach volleyball team was not fined for wearing shorts. It was the beach handball team

Viral posts said Norway’s beach volleyball team was fined. But female athletes can wear shorts in beach volleyball. It’s not allowed in international beach handball.
World

Amid anti-government protests in Cuba, false photos and videos are being shared on social media

Anti-government protests are ongoing in Cuba, and online users are posting false photos and videos that claim to show the demonstrations.
Travel

No, you don’t have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to fly in the US

While the CDC recommends people delay travel until they’re vaccinated, vaccines are not a requirement for flying domestically.
Environment

No, hippos are not the deadliest animal in the world

There isn’t an exact count of how many people are killed by hippos each year, but all estimates place hippo deaths far below those caused by mosquitoes and snakes.
Technology

Yes, China does have a ban in country on virtual currencies

China has cracked down on virtual currencies by barring institutions from providing services using crypto, but this isn’t new. China first banned bitcoin in 2013.
Weather

Yes, we’ve seen tropical storms named Ana before because the criteria for retiring names is strict

Ana is used as a name for tropical cyclones in four different regions around the globe, and it’s been retired in none of them.
Coronavirus

No, there is no set standard that will mark the end of the COVID-19 pandemic

With more people in the US getting vaccinated and restrictions being relaxed, some people have asked what it will take for the pandemic to be over.
Pop Culture

No, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day

The Battle of Puebla (aka Cinco de Mayo) happened half a century after Mexico’s declaration of independence.

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Yes, the US embargo allows humanitarian aid to reach Cuba, but it’s unclear whether Cuban citizens are receiving it

No, the Norway women's beach volleyball team was not fined for wearing shorts. It was the beach handball team

Amid anti-government protests in Cuba, false photos and videos are being shared on social media

No, you don’t have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to fly in the US

No, hippos are not the deadliest animal in the world

Yes, China does have a ban in country on virtual currencies

Yes, we’ve seen tropical storms named Ana before because the criteria for retiring names is strict

No, there is no set standard that will mark the end of the COVID-19 pandemic

No, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day

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