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Memes

Sam Hyde shooter meme falsely shared online following Trump assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally

Social Media

No, typing @highlight into a Facebook comment won’t reveal the identity of people checking your profile

The @highlight tag notifies your friends of a post you wanted to amplify, it doesn't show who's been watching your Facebook page.
Social Media

‘Eye for an eye’ viral posts about man shooting cop’s daughter as revenge are fake

“Every single word of that post is false,” the Livonia School District confirmed to VERIFY.
Immigration

Los Angeles Times never published ‘10 facts about illegal immigration’ list

A viral chain message circulating online since 2006 claims the L.A. Times published a list of “illegal immigration” facts. That’s false.
Immigration

Migrants traveling to the U.S. border have been given maps by the Red Cross

A U.S. border map pictured in a viral meme was distributed as part of a safety pamphlet. The Red Cross tells VERIFY they 'neither prevent nor encourage migration.'
Immigration

Viral photo of migrant caravan wasn’t taken during Biden’s presidency

A photo shared by Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) appearing to show a migrant caravan includes an “I Did That” Biden meme. But the photo predates Biden’s presidency.
Immigration

A picture of a migrant caravan wasn't taken during Biden's presidency

A photo shared by Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) appearing to show a migrant caravan includes an “I Did That” Biden meme. But the photo predates Biden’s presidency.
Memes

What we can VERIFY about a viral meme promoting an all-expenses paid pet fostering program for seniors

An organization called PAWS does have an all-expenses paid pet fostering program for seniors, but it's only available to certain communities in Washington state.
Memes

The viral pet fostering meme is real, but it is only available in certain communities in Washington state

An organization called PAWS does have an all-expenses paid pet fostering program for seniors, but it's only available to certain communities in Washington state.
Crime

The flashing headlights gang initiation warning is an urban myth

Online posts warning drivers not to flash their headlights at oncoming cars because they could become the victim of a gang initiation is a long-running hoax.
National

What we can VERIFY about ‘Drano bombs’

We’ve received several questions referring to online warnings about Drano bombs and the dangers of the homemade explosives. Here’s what we know.
Pop Culture

Perfect Rotten Tomatoes score for ‘Barbie’ movie is fake

A Twitter post claimed the “Barbie” movie debuted with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score — but reviews for the film have not been posted to the website yet.

SAPD: 3 dead after hit-and-run crash on the far south side; suspect flees scene on foot

SAPD: Hit-and-run crash leaves 3 dead on far south side; suspect flees on scene

Whataburger commercial gains national attention, earns an award for San Antonio-based marketing agency

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Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year

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Sam Hyde shooter meme falsely shared online following Trump assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally

No, typing @highlight into a Facebook comment won’t reveal the identity of people checking your profile

‘Eye for an eye’ viral posts about man shooting cop’s daughter as revenge are fake

Los Angeles Times never published ‘10 facts about illegal immigration’ list

Migrants traveling to the U.S. border have been given maps by the Red Cross

Viral photo of migrant caravan wasn’t taken during Biden’s presidency

A picture of a migrant caravan wasn't taken during Biden's presidency

What we can VERIFY about a viral meme promoting an all-expenses paid pet fostering program for seniors

The viral pet fostering meme is real, but it is only available in certain communities in Washington state

The flashing headlights gang initiation warning is an urban myth

What we can VERIFY about ‘Drano bombs’

Perfect Rotten Tomatoes score for ‘Barbie’ movie is fake

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