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Elections
What we can VERIFY about the Republican Party’s stance on IVF
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.
National
Alabama Supreme Court ruling’s impact on IVF: What we can VERIFY
Amid fears of criminal prosecution, some people are wondering if the ruling makes IVF illegal in the state. Here’s what we found.
Student Loans
Student loan SAVE plan: VERIFY Fact Sheet
Applications are open for the Department of Education's new income-driven student loan repayment plan.
Fact Sheets
Daylight saving time: VERIFY Fact Sheet
Has the government made daylight saving time permanent? Is it observed in all 50 states? We VERIFY the answers to 5 of the top questions.
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