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Vaccine
Yes, you can now ‘mix and match’ the COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in the US
Environment
No, disposable masks can’t be recycled at most municipal recycling centers
The EPA says disposable masks and other PPE should not be recycled in a home bin, and a conservation group estimates billions of masks will end up in the ocean.
Coronavirus
No, Colin Powell’s death does not show that COVID-19 vaccines don’t work
Fully vaccinated people are better protected against COVID-19 -- including those who are immunocompromised, studies show.
Medicine
No, taking low-dose aspirin daily to prevent heart disease is not recommended for most people
Multiple health groups have changed their guidelines in the last couple of years regarding aspirin use to prevent heart disease.
Government
Yes, Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor.
Government
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor
Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
VERIFY
No, North Carolina did not see a significant increase in children
The U.S. Census shows Charlotte's population grew 20% over the last ten years. The state itself saw another 900,000 people move here.
VERIFY
No, North Carolina did not see a significant increase in children
The U.S. Census shows Charlotte's population grew 20% over the last ten years. The state itself saw another 900,000 people move here.
Environment
Fact-checking claims about electric vehicles and their carbon footprint
A viral Facebook post makes several claims about the carbon footprint of electric cars. The VERIFY team broke down the claims.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Gen. Colin Powell's death does not prove COVID vaccines don't work
Breakthrough infections resulting in hospitalization and death remain uncommon, CDC data shows
National
Yes, states can opt out of daylight saving time
While states can opt out of daylight saving time on their own, they need congressional action to permanently stay on it.
Money
No, the president is not responsible for Social Security benefit increases
Social Security benefit increases have been automatically calculated based on inflation each year since 1975.
Environment
No, disposable masks can’t be recycled at most municipal recycling centers
The EPA says disposable masks and other PPE should not be recycled in a home bin, and a conservation group estimates billions of masks will end up in the ocean.
Coronavirus
No, Colin Powell’s death does not show that COVID-19 vaccines don’t work
Fully vaccinated people are better protected against COVID-19 -- including those who are immunocompromised, studies show.
Medicine
No, taking low-dose aspirin daily to prevent heart disease is not recommended for most people
Multiple health groups have changed their guidelines in the last couple of years regarding aspirin use to prevent heart disease.
Government
Yes, Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor.
Government
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor
Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
VERIFY
No, North Carolina did not see a significant increase in children
The U.S. Census shows Charlotte's population grew 20% over the last ten years. The state itself saw another 900,000 people move here.
VERIFY
No, North Carolina did not see a significant increase in children
The U.S. Census shows Charlotte's population grew 20% over the last ten years. The state itself saw another 900,000 people move here.
Environment
Fact-checking claims about electric vehicles and their carbon footprint
A viral Facebook post makes several claims about the carbon footprint of electric cars. The VERIFY team broke down the claims.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Gen. Colin Powell's death does not prove COVID vaccines don't work
Breakthrough infections resulting in hospitalization and death remain uncommon, CDC data shows
National
Yes, states can opt out of daylight saving time
While states can opt out of daylight saving time on their own, they need congressional action to permanently stay on it.
Money
No, the president is not responsible for Social Security benefit increases
Social Security benefit increases have been automatically calculated based on inflation each year since 1975.
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