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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

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

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.
Extreme Weather

Vegas Sphere not rain-damaged by Tropical Storm Hilary

Viral videos of the Sphere at the Venetian show ordinary test protocols.
Social Media

Maui fires far from celebrity homes singled out in viral posts

Oprah, Bezos and Obama homes were not in the path of the fires, despite viral claims hinting at a conspiracy.

Two men found dead in St. Croix River near Hudson, Wis.

One dies in St. Paul shooting

WEATHER: Much cooler air moves in Wednesday

Here's why Minnesota saw so much thunder, lightning and rain Friday morning

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Viral posts about Biden administration opening border gates are missing context

Viral video of newborn rescued from rubble not from Morocco earthquake

No, it is not possible to predict earthquakes

You may be eligible for reimbursement if you buy a generator during a hurricane

Viral videos of waterspout, oil tanker in rough seas are not from Hurricane Idalia

Opening doors, windows during a hurricane increases risk of damage

Hurricane storm surge: 3 Fast Facts

No, homeowners and renters insurance doesn’t typically cover flood damage from hurricanes

Hurricanes: VERIFY Fact Sheet

No, the Sphere in Las Vegas was not damaged by rain from Tropical Storm Hilary

Vegas Sphere not rain-damaged by Tropical Storm Hilary

Maui fires far from celebrity homes singled out in viral posts

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