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No, a funeral home didn’t advertise ‘don’t get vaccinated’ on a truck. It was a stunt to encourage vaccination

Coronavirus

No, a funeral home didn’t advertise ‘don’t get vaccinated’ on a truck. It was a stunt to encourage vaccination

National

A box truck telling people to not get vaccinated was actually a publicity stunt encouraging COVID-19 vaccines in Charlotte, NC.

The ad was created to encourage vaccination.
Food

No, pumpkin spice doesn't actually contain pumpkin

One of the most well-known holiday drinks doesn’t usually contain its namesake ingredient. VERIFY talked to experts about the history of pumpkin spice.
VERIFY

Yes, what vaccine you get will determine what booster you get | Verify

The drug companies have to apply for boosters based on the data gathered from their vaccines.
Vaccine

Yes, children who are mature enough have the ability to opt out of a COVID-19 vaccine trial

Children aren’t able to give informed consent until they turn 18 but they can assent or dissent before taking part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial.
National

Children aren’t able to give informed consent until they turn 18 but they can assent or dissent before taking part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial.

For most children between the ages of 6 and 12, doctors typically go through a verbal assent process.
Health

Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

Advice given in an episode of “The Office” is accurate. Administering CPR at the same beat as the hit song by The Bee Gees could help save a life.
VERIFY

Fact-checking if CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the song “Stayin’ Alive.”

Advice given in an episode of “The Office” is accurate. Administering CPR at the same beat as the hit song by The Bee Gees could help save a life.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Is the debt rising under President Biden?

Amid the latest debate over the debt ceiling, the Verify team took a look back at the debt over the past forty years to see how it's grown.
Coronavirus

No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Pfizer said its trial showed a smaller dose was safe and effective for young children. The data still has to be submitted to the FDA for review.
Vaccine

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

An Israeli study found the best protection against COVID-19 is getting vaccinated and having natural immunity. But vaccines are still effective and less dangerous.
Special Reports

No, Brian Laundrie was not found in Sarasota County. Police say online posts are false

People who were apparently listening to police scanner traffic posted erroneously online that Gabby Petito’s fiancé had been captured.

1 person dead after apartment complex shooting in Citrus Heights, police say

Bipartisan infrastructure bill includes billions for wildfire fighting efforts

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No, a funeral home didn’t advertise ‘don’t get vaccinated’ on a truck. It was a stunt to encourage vaccination

A box truck telling people to not get vaccinated was actually a publicity stunt encouraging COVID-19 vaccines in Charlotte, NC.

No, pumpkin spice doesn't actually contain pumpkin

Yes, what vaccine you get will determine what booster you get | Verify

Yes, children who are mature enough have the ability to opt out of a COVID-19 vaccine trial

Children aren’t able to give informed consent until they turn 18 but they can assent or dissent before taking part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial.

Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

Fact-checking if CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the song “Stayin’ Alive.”

VERIFY: Is the debt rising under President Biden?

No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

No, Brian Laundrie was not found in Sarasota County. Police say online posts are false

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