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Health

Mpox outbreaks: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Olympics

Yes, Olympians are allowed to compete after testing positive for COVID-19

There are no formal COVID-19 restrictions at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This means athletes with COVID-19 can participate in Olympic events if they wish.
Coronavirus

No, the CDC hasn’t issued a ‘health advisory’ about the XBB COVID-19 subvariant

Several VERIFY readers asked us to look into Facebook posts claiming to show a CDC advisory about the XBB subvariant of COVID-19. Here’s what we found.
Health

Claim that some states allow after-birth abortions is false

While speaking at the National Association of Black Journalists conference, Donald Trump repeated a false claim that some states allow infanticide.
Health

Claim that some states allow after-birth abortions is false

While speaking at the National Association of Black Journalists conference, Donald Trump repeated a false claim that some states allow infanticide.
Wildfires

Yes, poor air quality from wildfire smoke affects pets

Poor air quality can irritate your pet’s eyes and respiratory tract. We VERIFY ways you can keep your pet safe from wildfire smoke inside and outside of your home.
Environment

Yes, your car's recirculate button helps reduce air pollution in your vehicle

The recirculation setting recycles the air in the cabin instead of pulling fresh air from outside, which can reduce the amount of pollution that gets inside the car.
Recalls

Yes, there is a Boar’s Head deli meat recall due to a listeria outbreak

Boar’s Head has recalled over 7 million pounds of deli meats tied to a listeria outbreak. Two people have died from the illness.
Project 2025

Project 2025’s proposals for Medicaid and Medicare: What we can VERIFY

Project 2025 proposes cuts to Medicaid that could lead to some beneficiaries losing coverage and changes to Medicare that encourage private health coverage.
Project 2025

Project 2025’s proposals for Medicaid and Medicare: What we can VERIFY

Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation plan to transform the government during a conservative administration, proposes cuts to Medicaid and changes to Medicare.
Health

Yes, there are safety concerns with buying knockoff weight-loss drugs

Some people are turning to knockoff versions of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy that are often advertised online. But are these drugs safe? We VERIFY.
Medicine

Are knockoff Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs safe?

The best thing you can do to protect your electronics from damage is to unplug them before severe weather — even if they’re connected to a surge protector.