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What we can VERIFY about Enron’s return to the internet

Government

Yes, a president can pardon someone for crimes they haven’t actually been charged with

The Constitution gives the president the power to pardon someone before they are indicted, convicted or sentenced for a federal offense against the United States.
Joe Biden

Yes, a president can pardon someone for crimes they haven’t actually been charged with

Under the Constitution, the president has broad power to pardon someone before they are indicted, convicted or sentenced for a federal offense against the U.S.
National

There is no evidence that Wayfair was ever involved in child trafficking

A viral rumor from 2020 claimed that the online retailer was involved in the sex trafficking of children. There was never any evidence to support those rumors.
Scams

5 tips to avoid online shopping scams: VERIFY Fact Sheet

VERIFY readers often ask us if products advertised online are scams. Here are five things to look for to identify an online shopping scam.
Recalls

Is there a recall on Butterball turkeys?

An old PETA video that’s resurfaced online alleges that Butterball employees abused turkeys. But those turkeys aren’t recalled ahead of Thanksgiving 2024.
Health

No, Butterball turkeys aren’t recalled amid abuse allegations circulating online

A decades-old PETA video that’s resurfaced online alleges Butterball employees abused turkeys. But there isn’t a recall on Butterball turkeys amid the allegations.
Holiday

No, eating turkey does not make you sleepy

Eating a few slices of turkey isn’t enough to put you to sleep on Thanksgiving. Instead, experts say eating a lot of carbs can help induce that post-meal nap.
Holiday

No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge

U.S. food and health agencies say it’s a myth that hot food shouldn’t go in the refrigerator.
Donald Trump

Yes, Trump’s proposed tariffs would raise costs for Americans

Trump’s proposed tariffs, which are taxes on imported goods, would cost Americans thousands of dollars per year.
Donald Trump

Americans could see rising costs under Trump's proposed tariffs

Trump’s proposed tariffs, which are taxes on imported goods, would cost Americans thousands of dollars per year.
National

Video claiming to show Rachel Maddow getting emotional while reporting on Elon Musk meme is fake

The viral video was edited to combine real video of Maddow from six years ago with fake onscreen graphics and a meme about X owner Elon Musk.