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Immigration
Viral posts about Biden administration opening border gates are missing context
World
Viral video of newborn rescued from rubble not from Morocco earthquake
A video of a newborn baby being pulled from rubble wasn’t taken in the aftermath of the Moroccan earthquake. It was actually taken in India.
Environment
No, it is not possible to predict earthquakes
It’s impossible to make earthquake predictions, like people on social media claim, but scientists can estimate the probability of one hitting a certain area in the f
Extreme Weather
You may be eligible for reimbursement if you buy a generator during a hurricane
If the president declares a major disaster for a hurricane, FEMA will reimburse eligible people who buy or rent generators.
Extreme Weather
Viral videos of waterspout, oil tanker in rough seas are not from Hurricane Idalia
Videos purporting to show Hurricane Idalia's impact were filmed months before the Category 3 storm made landfall on Aug. 30.
Extreme Weather
No, this video doesn’t show a waterspout created by Hurricane Idalia
A video of a waterspout in Clearwater Beach purporting to show Hurricane Idalia's impact was filmed months before the Category 3 storm made landfall on Aug. 30.
Extreme Weather
Opening doors, windows during a hurricane increases risk of damage
Opening your windows and doors during a hurricane allows wind to more easily enter your home and lift the roof off your house.
Extreme Weather
Hurricane storm surge: 3 Fast Facts
Storm surges during hurricanes can be incredibly dangerous. We VERIFY three key questions about storm surges and who is most at risk.
Extreme Weather
No, homeowners and renters insurance doesn’t typically cover flood damage from hurricanes
Separate flood insurance policies are available through private companies or a national program managed by FEMA.
Extreme Weather
Some insurance policies don’t typically cover flood damage from hurricanes
Separate flood insurance policies are available through private companies or a national program managed by FEMA.
Extreme Weather
Hurricanes: VERIFY Fact Sheet
VERIFY answers 5 of the top hurricane season questions, including what the five categories mean and whether insurance policies cover flood damage.
Social Media
No, the Sphere in Las Vegas was not damaged by rain from Tropical Storm Hilary
Videos appearing to show a ‘glitch’ in the new orb-shaped entertainment venue actually show an ordinary test.
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