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Olympics
No, US gymnasts don't automatically replace Simone Biles in Olympic events she withdraws from
Olympics
VERIFY Weekly: Simone Biles and Olympic gymnastics
As part of this week’s feature, the VERIFY team answered questions about Biles’ Olympic career and how she’s challenged the gymnastics scoring system.
Sports
Simone Biles’ Olympic accomplishments and how she’s challenged the gymnastics scoring system
Biles has been the most talked about athlete during the first week of the Tokyo Olympics so we're here to tell you the latest on her achievements and her challenges.
Government
No, the U.S. Capitol rioters can’t be charged with domestic terrorism for Jan. 6 insurrection
During a committee hearing on the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, #GOPDomesticTerrorists trended on Twitter. But, the rioters can’t be charged with terrorism.
Health
Yes, spray sunscreen is as effective as lotion sunscreen, but both must be applied correctly to work best
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends sunscreens that are broad-spectrum, water-resistant and have an SPF of 30 or higher.
Health
No, there is no evidence retinol causes depression
A TikTok post suggested over-the-counter retinol can worsen depression. Board-certified dermatologists say there’s no evidence of that.
Coronavirus
Yes, the World Health Organization is responsible for labeling COVID-19 variants using the Greek alphabet
In late 2020, variants of COVID-19 began to emerge across the world. This public health agency began labeling them using letters of the Greek alphabet in May 2021.
Coronavirus
No, the COVID-19 vaccines haven’t received FDA approval yet
Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccines have all received emergency use authorization from the FDA.
VERIFY
VERIFY: When will the COVID pandemic be considered over?
"Pandemics don't end in a bang, but in a whimper," according to Dr. Stephen Kissler. Pinpointing that end will be difficult.
Olympics
Yes, gymnastics changed its scoring system 15 years ago and eliminated the ‘perfect 10’
Many people watching artistic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics have questioned how the events are scored. Here’s a look at how it’s done.
Sports
No, NFL players don’t have to be vaccinated but there are stricter rules for unvaccinated players
Last week, the NFL announced that teams may have to forfeit games this season if a COVID-19 outbreak among unvaccinated players leads to a cancellation.
Elections
No, Hillary Clinton did not say election interference was planned ahead of the 2020 election
A clip of Hillary Clinton talking about election interference in 2018 is being shared across social media, and is being associated with false claims.
Olympics
VERIFY Weekly: Simone Biles and Olympic gymnastics
As part of this week’s feature, the VERIFY team answered questions about Biles’ Olympic career and how she’s challenged the gymnastics scoring system.
Sports
Simone Biles’ Olympic accomplishments and how she’s challenged the gymnastics scoring system
Biles has been the most talked about athlete during the first week of the Tokyo Olympics so we're here to tell you the latest on her achievements and her challenges.
Government
No, the U.S. Capitol rioters can’t be charged with domestic terrorism for Jan. 6 insurrection
During a committee hearing on the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, #GOPDomesticTerrorists trended on Twitter. But, the rioters can’t be charged with terrorism.
Health
Yes, spray sunscreen is as effective as lotion sunscreen, but both must be applied correctly to work best
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends sunscreens that are broad-spectrum, water-resistant and have an SPF of 30 or higher.
Health
No, there is no evidence retinol causes depression
A TikTok post suggested over-the-counter retinol can worsen depression. Board-certified dermatologists say there’s no evidence of that.
Coronavirus
Yes, the World Health Organization is responsible for labeling COVID-19 variants using the Greek alphabet
In late 2020, variants of COVID-19 began to emerge across the world. This public health agency began labeling them using letters of the Greek alphabet in May 2021.
Coronavirus
No, the COVID-19 vaccines haven’t received FDA approval yet
Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccines have all received emergency use authorization from the FDA.
VERIFY
VERIFY: When will the COVID pandemic be considered over?
"Pandemics don't end in a bang, but in a whimper," according to Dr. Stephen Kissler. Pinpointing that end will be difficult.
Olympics
Yes, gymnastics changed its scoring system 15 years ago and eliminated the ‘perfect 10’
Many people watching artistic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics have questioned how the events are scored. Here’s a look at how it’s done.
Sports
No, NFL players don’t have to be vaccinated but there are stricter rules for unvaccinated players
Last week, the NFL announced that teams may have to forfeit games this season if a COVID-19 outbreak among unvaccinated players leads to a cancellation.
Elections
No, Hillary Clinton did not say election interference was planned ahead of the 2020 election
A clip of Hillary Clinton talking about election interference in 2018 is being shared across social media, and is being associated with false claims.
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