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Extreme Weather

Protecting your home’s pipes in winter weather: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Scams

Watch out for these common holiday scams

Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.
Fact Sheets

Daylight saving time: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Has the government made daylight saving time permanent? Do all states change the clocks? We VERIFY the answers to 5 top questions.
Elections

What we can VERIFY about the Republican Party’s stance on IVF

Former President Donald Trump and several Republicans in Congress have declared their support for IVF. But some have voted against enshrining IVF access into law.
Health

Mpox outbreaks: VERIFY Fact Sheet

VERIFY is answering some of the most common questions about mpox, including how it spreads and if smallpox vaccines will prevent the virus.
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.
Summer Guide

Sun Safety: 4 VERIFIED facts

Does sunscreen expire? How often should you reapply? VERIFY researched four facts about how to protect your skin from the sun’s rays.
Summer Guide

Swimming pool safety: VERIFY Fact Sheet

What causes red eyes after swimming? Can you swim right after eating? We VERIFY common questions about swimming pool safety.
Government

What we can VERIFY about a defense bill that automates Selective Service registration

Posts claim an annual defense bill would automatically register young men and women for the military draft. Here’s what we can VERIFY about the proposed legislation.
Extreme Weather

What we can VERIFY about the safest places in your home during a tornado

Here’s what we can VERIFY about tornado safety for people living in homes with and without basements, apartments and mobile homes.
Health

What we can VERIFY about bird flu amid the current outbreak

Can you safely eat eggs and drink milk during an avian flu outbreak? Is there a bird flu vaccine? We VERIFY the answers to common questions about the H5N1 virus.
Health

Boil water advisories: VERIFY fact sheet

We VERIFY whether you can brush your teeth, wash dishes or shower during a boil water advisory, and if it’s safe to drink filtered water that isn’t boiled.

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Protecting your home’s pipes in winter weather: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Watch out for these common holiday scams

Daylight saving time: VERIFY Fact Sheet

What we can VERIFY about the Republican Party’s stance on IVF

Mpox outbreaks: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Hurricanes: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Sun Safety: 4 VERIFIED facts

Swimming pool safety: VERIFY Fact Sheet

What we can VERIFY about a defense bill that automates Selective Service registration

What we can VERIFY about the safest places in your home during a tornado

What we can VERIFY about bird flu amid the current outbreak

Boil water advisories: VERIFY fact sheet

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