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Vaccine

No, the COVID-19 vaccine can’t make people magnetic

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VERIFY: No, the ASPCA does not spend just 3% of its budget on animals

It actually spends 75% of its budget on its programs, 44% of which is dedicated to “shelter and veterinary services.”
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VERIFY: Yes, eligible parents will be able to get the increased child tax credit for children born in 2021

The IRS says it has started sending out letters to people who may be eligible for advance monthly child tax payments.
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VERIFY: Yes, there is a spike in interest in 1983 song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' whenever there’s a solar eclipse

Bonnie Tyler’s song reaches its peak in online interest during the actual times the eclipse is visible.
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VERIFY: Yes, China does have a ban in country on virtual currencies

China has cracked down on virtual currencies by barring institutions from providing services using crypto, but this isn’t new. China first banned bitcoin in 2013.
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VERIFY: No evidence migrant children are in the Polk County Jail

In short, this claim is false according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Gov. Kim Reynolds and Des Moines International Airport.
Government

No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a heartbeat bill into law in May, barring abortions in the state as early as six weeks.
Vaccine

VERIFY: Yes, there is a risk in uploading a photo of your vaccine card to enter an online contest

The Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shared tips on how people can protect their information during the pandemic.
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VERIFY: Yes, guns, beer and trucks are being offered as incentives for people to get a COVID-19 vaccine

More states and businesses are offering incentives to entice more Americans to get vaccinated.
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VERIFY: Yes, you can get a free ride to and from your COVID-19 vaccine appointment, and free child care too

Uber, Lyft, and several companies are offering incentives to get people vaccinated by July 4.
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VERIFY: No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'

The Senate wants to give NASA additional money to maintain goals for a program that relies on private companies. Blue Origin is just one of those companies.
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VERIFY: Yes, the lumber shortage is real

Videos shared on TikTok recently claim the lumber shortage was created to boost profits in the lumber industry.

Conserve water: thousands of Iowans told to limit water use amid drought

Drought in central Iowa worsens, Des Moines Water Works asks customers to cut back on water usage

WEATHER LAB | What are microbursts?

Conserve water: thousands of Iowans told to limit water use amid drought

Ryan Lochte fails to advance in first event at US trials, drops out of another

Kyle Larson wins 2nd NASCAR All-Star race, this time in Texas

IRS launches tool for low-income families to get monthly Child Tax Credit

Conserve water: thousands of Iowans told to limit water use amid drought

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No, the COVID-19 vaccine can’t make people magnetic

VERIFY: No, the ASPCA does not spend just 3% of its budget on animals

VERIFY: Yes, eligible parents will be able to get the increased child tax credit for children born in 2021

VERIFY: Yes, there is a spike in interest in 1983 song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' whenever there’s a solar eclipse

VERIFY: Yes, China does have a ban in country on virtual currencies

VERIFY: No evidence migrant children are in the Polk County Jail

No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger

VERIFY: Yes, there is a risk in uploading a photo of your vaccine card to enter an online contest

VERIFY: Yes, guns, beer and trucks are being offered as incentives for people to get a COVID-19 vaccine

VERIFY: Yes, you can get a free ride to and from your COVID-19 vaccine appointment, and free child care too

VERIFY: No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'

VERIFY: Yes, the lumber shortage is real

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