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Social Media

No, a post to your profile will not stop Facebook from collecting and sharing your data

National

Photo of stacked bricks claiming to be planted ahead of Rittenhouse verdict is a 2020 photo from Texas

A photo on social media claiming to be a stack of bricks set up for protesters ahead of the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict in Wisconsin is an old image from Texas.
Coronavirus

No, you can’t ‘detox’ to remove a vaccine from your body

You can’t undo a vaccine, just like you can’t unring a bell, Dr. Payal Kohli told VERIFY.
Social Media

No, there will not be a tree planted for every pet picture posted to Instagram campaign

The account behind an Instagram sticker campaign with over 4 million shares confirmed it could not meet its promise to plant a tree for every pet picture shared.
Coronavirus

No, a photo of a vaccination tent with a sign asking parents to donate children’s organs is not real

The photo was actually taken during a mobile vaccination clinic at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Social Media

No, Pfizer’s CEO was not arrested by the FBI for fraud

A blog claimed Albert Bourla was arrested last week but there are no records of a case involving Bourla. Pfizer says the claim is false.
Health

Yes, it is possible to get a hand injury from holding your cellphone too much

Experts say the simplest ways to avoid cellphone-related hand injuries is by putting your phone down, stretching and taking breaks.
Social Media

Photo claiming to show ‘400 jets’ used to fly attendees to COP26 is actually from New Orleans in 2013

The photo shared widely online is actually from 2013 and was actually taken from the New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
Social Media

No, you shouldn’t update your voicemail when lost or stranded

A call to 911 or a text message to family is more likely to get through a weak signal and use less phone battery than a voicemail would.
Money

No, a fourth stimulus check has not been passed

Despite claims made in YouTube videos about a fourth stimulus check being passed, Congress has taken no such action.
Social Media

Neither the Anti-Defamation League nor Facebook classifies 'Let's go, Brandon' as hate speech

The ADL said it’s not uncommon for fake images to circulate online claiming a phrase has landed on their list of hate symbols.
Social Media

Photo claiming to show Day of the Dead drone light show in Mexico City is fake

A photo being shared online claiming to be taken during a drone light show during Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico City isn’t real.

Dave 'Dino' DeNatale's "Final Thoughts" after Archbishop Hoban defeats Avon in WKYC.com High School Football Playoff Game of the Week

Christmas shopping in full swing: Perks of shopping local on Small Business Saturday and online

FORECAST | Mixed precipitation creating a nasty and cold weekend

11 p.m. weather forecast for Nov. 26, 2021

Cleveland's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Cleveland, Oh | WKYC.com

No, a post to your profile will not stop Facebook from collecting and sharing your data

Photo of stacked bricks claiming to be planted ahead of Rittenhouse verdict is a 2020 photo from Texas

No, you can’t ‘detox’ to remove a vaccine from your body

No, there will not be a tree planted for every pet picture posted to Instagram campaign

No, a photo of a vaccination tent with a sign asking parents to donate children’s organs is not real

No, Pfizer’s CEO was not arrested by the FBI for fraud

Yes, it is possible to get a hand injury from holding your cellphone too much

Photo claiming to show ‘400 jets’ used to fly attendees to COP26 is actually from New Orleans in 2013

No, you shouldn’t update your voicemail when lost or stranded

No, a fourth stimulus check has not been passed

Neither the Anti-Defamation League nor Facebook classifies 'Let's go, Brandon' as hate speech

Photo claiming to show Day of the Dead drone light show in Mexico City is fake

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