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No, Tim Walz did not choose a new Minnesota flag because it resembles the flag of Somalia

No, Governor Tim Walz Did Not Select a New Minnesota Flag Due to Its Resemblance to the Somali Flag

In February 2023, the Minnesota Legislature formed the State Emblems Redesign Commission. The commission was created to design and adopt a new state flag after Native...

Post falsely claims Tim Walz is no longer Minnesota's governor

elections-verify11 months ago

False Report Alleges Tim Walz Out as Minnesota Governor

Some states require elected officials to resign before running for another office. That’s not the case with Minnesota, despite claims Walz stepped down. On Aug. 6,...

Misinformation spurs controversy around Algerian boxer’s gender identity

Business11 months ago

Controversy Erupts Over Algerian Boxer’s Gender Identity Amid Misinformation

There is no evidence to support claims that boxer Imane Khelif is a man or a transgender woman. Here’s what we can VERIFY about the origins...

No, the CDC hasn’t issued a ‘health advisory’ about the XBB COVID-19 subvariant

coronavirus-verify11 months ago

No, the CDC Didn’t Issue a ‘Health Advisory’ for the XBB COVID-19 Subvariant

Several VERIFY readers have raised concerns about Facebook posts asserting that the CDC has issued a health advisory concerning the XBB subvariant of COVID-19. Here’s what...

No, Olympic gold medals are not made of solid gold

did-you-know11 months ago

Olympic Gold Medals: The Surprising Truth Behind Their Makeup

The gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are actually made of gold-plated silver. Olympic gold medals are the most coveted medals handed out during...

VERIFYING what happens if someone votes early but dies before Election Day

elections-verify11 months ago

What Happens if a Voter Dies After Casting an Early Ballot?

Election officials across the United States have varying policies on counting absentee, early voting, or mail-in ballots cast by individuals who pass away before Election Day....

Photo of a missing elderly woman holding a Yoda toy is part of a bait-and-switch scam

Business11 months ago

Elderly Woman’s Yoda Toy Photo Unveils Shocking Bait-and-Switch Scam

Facebook posts featuring an elderly woman holding a Yoda toy claim she has been found in multiple places, including Texas, Arizona, and Italy. These viral posts...

Claim that some states allow after-birth abortions is false

donald-trump11 months ago

“Debunking the Myth: No States Permit After-Birth Abortions”

While speaking at the National Association of Black Journalists conference, Donald Trump repeated a false claim that some states allow infanticide. Former President Donald Trump was...

Yes, flooding from excessive rainfall is the leading cause of hurricane deaths

environment-verify11 months ago

Hurricane Fatalities: Why Torrential Rainfall Tops the List of Deadly Threats

Hurricane Debby is currently stalling off the Georgia and Carolina coasts as a tropical storm. Experts warn that the region may experience potentially deadly rainfall totals...

What we can VERIFY about why Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce pulled out of the 100M

home11 months ago

What We Know About Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s Unexpected 100M Withdrawal

Rumors swirled on social media after Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce withdrew from the 100-meter semifinal against Sha’Carri Richardson. On Aug. 3, fans anticipated a thrilling showdown...