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Settlements
Yes, the FTC Fortnite settlement is real
Pop Culture
Viral photo of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is fake
Amid dating rumors, a photo of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift appearing to disembark a plane together in Jacksonville went viral. The photo is not real.
Pop Culture
Yes, Netflix is giving away DVDs once it stops disc rentals
Netflix will ship out its final red envelopes by the end of September. Customers can keep any DVDs they still have by then and some could receive surprise discs.
Wildfires
Celebrity homes were not selectively 'spared' from Maui wildfires
Oprah, Bezos and Obama homes were not in the path of the fires, despite viral claims hinting at a conspiracy.
Food
No, eating too many sweets won’t cause a ‘sugar high’
Kids don’t get hyper from a sugar rush after eating too much candy. Here’s what might actually cause the behavior.
National
Yes, it is legal to adopt someone over the age of 18 in Tennessee
In the wake of former NFL player Michael Oher’s court petition, questions are arising about the adult adoption process in Tennessee.
Fast Facts
5 VERIFIED facts about conservatorships amid Michael Oher lawsuit
What is a conservatorship and how does it differ from adult adoption? VERIFY answers 5 questions tied to former NFL tackle Michael Oher’s case.
Pop Culture
Photo of Tom Hanks in a ‘Keep America Trumpless’ shirt is fake
A 2020 photo of Tom Hanks was edited to appear like he’s wearing a “Keep America Trumpless” shirt. In the original, he’s wearing a plain navy blue shirt.
Pop Culture
No, Hank Williams Jr. didn’t resign from the CMT board in support of Jason Aldean
Rumors about Hank Williams Jr. and Country Music Television – which does not even have a board of directors – stem from a satirical article.
Pop Culture
Rumors that Hank Williams Jr. resigned from the CMT board to support Jason Aldean are false
Rumors about Hank Williams Jr. and Country Music Television – which does not even have a board of directors – stem from a satirical article.
National
Yes, a photo of trimmed trees outside the NBCUniversal building is real
The heavily trimmed trees line a street in Los Angeles where picketing WGA and SAG members have been gathering during the ongoing strike.
Pop Culture
Yes, a photo of trimmed trees outside the NBCUniversal building is real
A viral photo of trees outside NBCUniversal in Los Angeles is real. Where the trees were trimmed is the area where WGA and SAG workers are on the picket line.
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