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Ukraine
No, a photo of Arnold Schwarzenegger wearing a Crimea shirt isn’t real
Money
Yes, U.S. gas prices are lower than these 8 other places around the world
People in many industrialized countries outside of the U.S. pay more for gasoline due to higher taxes on fuel. European countries tend to have the highest gas taxes.
Ukraine
No, the video of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urging surrender isn’t real. It’s a deepfake
The VERIFY team confirmed a video of Ukraine President Zelenskyy telling his people to surrender is a deepfake. It was created using images from press conferences.
Ukraine
Yes, the U.S. has pledged the most aid to Ukraine of any country
The U.S. has pledged far more aid to Ukraine than any other country in the world — even before Biden passed a $40 billion aid bill.
Ukraine
Fact-checking if the U.S. has pledged the most aid to Ukraine
The U.S. has pledged far more aid to Ukraine than any other country in the world — even before Biden passed a $40 billion aid bill
Health
No, monkeypox isn’t a ‘gay disease’ exclusive to LGBTQ people
Some people on social media have falsely claimed monkeypox is a disease that is exclusive to LGBTQ people. Anyone can contract it through close contact.
Pop Culture
No, the Mona Lisa was not ruined by cake smearing
On May 30, a person attempted to vandalize the Mona Lisa by smearing it with a cake. They didn’t harm the painting because it’s protected by bulletproof glass.
Ukraine
No, a photo of burning books was not taken during current war in Ukraine
Photo claiming to show burning Ukrainian history books isn’t from the current war with Russia. It actually dates back to March 2010.
Health
Yes, other countries offer menstrual leave
If Spain offers menstrual leave to its employees, it would join several countries that already do so.
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.
Immigration
Yes, the U.S. government provides formula to migrant babies at the border, as required by law
The Flores Settlement Agreement, approved in 1997, requires the federal government to provide migrant children with food, water and other necessities.
Health
Spain is considering offering menstrual leave, but it wouldn’t be the first to do so
If Spain offers menstrual leave to its employees, it would join several countries that already do so.
Money
Yes, U.S. gas prices are lower than these 8 other places around the world
People in many industrialized countries outside of the U.S. pay more for gasoline due to higher taxes on fuel. European countries tend to have the highest gas taxes.
Ukraine
No, the video of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urging surrender isn’t real. It’s a deepfake
The VERIFY team confirmed a video of Ukraine President Zelenskyy telling his people to surrender is a deepfake. It was created using images from press conferences.
Ukraine
Yes, the U.S. has pledged the most aid to Ukraine of any country
The U.S. has pledged far more aid to Ukraine than any other country in the world — even before Biden passed a $40 billion aid bill.
Ukraine
Fact-checking if the U.S. has pledged the most aid to Ukraine
The U.S. has pledged far more aid to Ukraine than any other country in the world — even before Biden passed a $40 billion aid bill
Health
No, monkeypox isn’t a ‘gay disease’ exclusive to LGBTQ people
Some people on social media have falsely claimed monkeypox is a disease that is exclusive to LGBTQ people. Anyone can contract it through close contact.
Pop Culture
No, the Mona Lisa was not ruined by cake smearing
On May 30, a person attempted to vandalize the Mona Lisa by smearing it with a cake. They didn’t harm the painting because it’s protected by bulletproof glass.
Ukraine
No, a photo of burning books was not taken during current war in Ukraine
Photo claiming to show burning Ukrainian history books isn’t from the current war with Russia. It actually dates back to March 2010.
Health
Yes, other countries offer menstrual leave
If Spain offers menstrual leave to its employees, it would join several countries that already do so.
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.
Immigration
Yes, the U.S. government provides formula to migrant babies at the border, as required by law
The Flores Settlement Agreement, approved in 1997, requires the federal government to provide migrant children with food, water and other necessities.
Health
Spain is considering offering menstrual leave, but it wouldn’t be the first to do so
If Spain offers menstrual leave to its employees, it would join several countries that already do so.
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