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VERIFY: No, the West Coast wildfires don't mysteriously stop at the Canadian border

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VERIFY: COVID study on Sturgis motorcycle rally overstated, experts say

A recent white-paper study estimated nearly 265,000 COVID-19 cases could be linked to the Sturgis Motorcycle rally in August.
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VERIFY: What is ivermectin and what does FDA think about it as possible COVID-19 treatment?

While some have floated the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as a possible COVID-19 treatment, the FDA has stressed it shouldn't be used outside of clinical trials.
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VERIFY: No, a simple wave of a UV light will not kill bacteria and viruses like COVID-19

According to the CDC and NSF International, a lot of factors influence how effective UV light is — most importantly is intensity and how long the surface is exposed.
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VERIFY: Does a wave of UV light kill bacteria:

According to the CDC and NSF International, a lot of factors influence how effective UV light is — most importantly is intensity and how long the surface is exposed.
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VERIFY: COVID-19 study on Sturgis Motorcycle Rally overstated, experts say

A recent study estimated nearly 265,000 COVID-19 cases could be linked to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August.
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VERIFY: Yes, states can legally mandate a vaccine, and fine or jail you for refusing it, but context is needed

The Verify team looked into a viral post claiming that states have the authority to mandate a vaccination under a 1905 legal precedent.
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VERIFY: Fact-checking photos and video of Pacific wildfires

Images and videos from Oregon and California that have shown the eerie effects of the wildfires have gone viral this week.
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VERIFY: There's no evidence infrared thermometers harm a part of the brain called the pineal gland

A post going around social media claims to show concerns from an anonymous Australian nurse who warns against pointing an infrared thermometer at foreheads.
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VERIFY: Ranking locations by crime rate is inherently misleading

People have ranked the crime rates of cities and states in an effort to show flawed politics. The FBI says that's a misuse of the data.
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VERIFY: Ranking crime rates in cities and states is inherently misleading

The FBI explains why they don't rank crime rates between locations on their reports.
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VERIFY: Campaign claims

Our VERIFY team looks into claims made recently by presidential candidates President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.

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13 WTHR Indianapolis | Indianapolis Local News & Weather

VERIFY: No, the West Coast wildfires don't mysteriously stop at the Canadian border

VERIFY: COVID study on Sturgis motorcycle rally overstated, experts say

VERIFY: What is ivermectin and what does FDA think about it as possible COVID-19 treatment?

VERIFY: No, a simple wave of a UV light will not kill bacteria and viruses like COVID-19

VERIFY: Does a wave of UV light kill bacteria:

VERIFY: COVID-19 study on Sturgis Motorcycle Rally overstated, experts say

VERIFY: Yes, states can legally mandate a vaccine, and fine or jail you for refusing it, but context is needed

VERIFY: Fact-checking photos and video of Pacific wildfires

VERIFY: There's no evidence infrared thermometers harm a part of the brain called the pineal gland

VERIFY: Ranking locations by crime rate is inherently misleading

VERIFY: Ranking crime rates in cities and states is inherently misleading

VERIFY: Campaign claims

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