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Government
Yes, the Affordable Care Act has survived all Supreme Court challenges
The Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act in three separate challenges since it was passed in 2012.
Travel
No, you don’t have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to fly in the US
While the CDC recommends people delay travel until they’re vaccinated, vaccines are not a requirement for flying domestically.
Sports
Yes, Carl Nassib is the first active NFL player to come out as gay, but before Nassib there was Michael Sam
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib came out as gay in an Instagram video on June 21. He is the first active NFL player to make the announcement.
VERIFY
Verify: Can inmates claim their own stimulus checks?
Yes, inmates can claim their own stimulus checks, but there are some hurdles. The main barrier is the lack of technology resources at the facility.
National Politics
Yes, prison inmates can claim their own stimulus checks
Some people who are incarcerated say they haven’t received any of their money, so they reached out to the VERIFY team for help.
Food
No, there’s no evidence that drinking lettuce tea helps induce sleep in humans
Despite some online claims, there’s no evidence salad water can make you sleepy.
Coronavirus
Yes, you can ask your doctor or nurse if they’re vaccinated against COVID-19, but they don’t have to tell you
As a patient, asking your health care provider their vaccination status is not a HIPAA violation, according to privacy law expert Kirk Nahra.
Environment
No, hippos are not the deadliest animal in the world
There isn’t an exact count of how many people are killed by hippos each year, but all estimates place hippo deaths far below those caused by mosquitoes and snakes.
VERIFY
Yes, the post office is open on Juneteenth in 2021
USPS said that while it supports the new law, it was not possible to cease operations for the observance of the holiday in 2021.
VERIFY
Verify: Is it safe for children to swim in a public pool as the as the COVID-19 pandemic continues?
Sources said yes, it is safe for children to swim in a public col as the as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
VERIFY
Verify : Could Gov. Greg Abbott make the decision on his own to join the national grid?
Even if he did receive a feasible plan, Abbott could not make the decision on his own.
Government
Yes, the Affordable Care Act has survived all Supreme Court challenges
The Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act in three separate challenges since it was passed in 2012.
Travel
No, you don’t have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to fly in the US
While the CDC recommends people delay travel until they’re vaccinated, vaccines are not a requirement for flying domestically.
Sports
Yes, Carl Nassib is the first active NFL player to come out as gay, but before Nassib there was Michael Sam
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib came out as gay in an Instagram video on June 21. He is the first active NFL player to make the announcement.
VERIFY
Verify: Can inmates claim their own stimulus checks?
Yes, inmates can claim their own stimulus checks, but there are some hurdles. The main barrier is the lack of technology resources at the facility.
National Politics
Yes, prison inmates can claim their own stimulus checks
Some people who are incarcerated say they haven’t received any of their money, so they reached out to the VERIFY team for help.
Food
No, there’s no evidence that drinking lettuce tea helps induce sleep in humans
Despite some online claims, there’s no evidence salad water can make you sleepy.
Coronavirus
Yes, you can ask your doctor or nurse if they’re vaccinated against COVID-19, but they don’t have to tell you
As a patient, asking your health care provider their vaccination status is not a HIPAA violation, according to privacy law expert Kirk Nahra.
Environment
No, hippos are not the deadliest animal in the world
There isn’t an exact count of how many people are killed by hippos each year, but all estimates place hippo deaths far below those caused by mosquitoes and snakes.
VERIFY
Yes, the post office is open on Juneteenth in 2021
USPS said that while it supports the new law, it was not possible to cease operations for the observance of the holiday in 2021.
VERIFY
Verify: Is it safe for children to swim in a public pool as the as the COVID-19 pandemic continues?
Sources said yes, it is safe for children to swim in a public col as the as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
VERIFY
Verify : Could Gov. Greg Abbott make the decision on his own to join the national grid?
Even if he did receive a feasible plan, Abbott could not make the decision on his own.
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