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Southwest Airlines anniversary free tickets are a scam
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Facebook post promising free roundtrip plane tickets for Southwest Airlines’ anniversary is a scam
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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.
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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.
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Fast Facts about NewProfilePic's ties to Russia and data privacy
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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.
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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.
Scams
Facebook post promising free roundtrip plane tickets for Southwest Airlines’ anniversary is a scam
The post promising free plane tickets from Southwest Airlines is a classic example of a social media giveaway scam called “like-farming.”
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.
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