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No, a photo of Arnold Schwarzenegger wearing a Crimea shirt isn’t real

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.

Bangor Parks and Recreation forced to keep Dakin Pool closed this summer

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No, a photo of Arnold Schwarzenegger wearing a Crimea shirt isn’t real

Yes, U.S. gas prices are lower than these 8 other places around the world

No, the video of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urging surrender isn’t real. It’s a deepfake

Yes, the U.S. has pledged the most aid to Ukraine of any country

Fact-checking if the U.S. has pledged the most aid to Ukraine

No, monkeypox isn’t a ‘gay disease’ exclusive to LGBTQ people

No, the Mona Lisa was not ruined by cake smearing

No, a photo of burning books was not taken during current war in Ukraine

Yes, other countries offer menstrual leave

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

Yes, the U.S. government provides formula to migrant babies at the border, as required by law

Spain is considering offering menstrual leave, but it wouldn’t be the first to do so

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