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Missing Context: Post implies video shows people climbing over US border with Mexico (Dec 22) APThe claim: Post implies video shows people climbing over US border with MexicoA May 3 Instagram video (direct link, archive link) shows people scaling a tall fence situated behind an additional, taller fence. The video also displays the handle of a user who posted a version of the video on TikTok. The post does not explicitly say the video shows the border between the U.S. and Mexico. The video shows people scaling a fence between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla in North Africa. The caption − translated from Spanish − says it shows "the Melilla fence. (Source: USA Today)

False: Produce from AeroFarms contains COVID-19 vaccine Like our page to get updates throughout the day on our latest debunksOur rating: FalseThere is no evidence COVID-19 vaccines are in the produce from AeroFarms. AeroFarms has developed technology and intellectual property around vertical farming to grow leafy greens such as lettuce and spinach. “We did some preliminary trial work at one of our R&D farms about our ability to help grow proteins,” Oshima said, adding that the work has since ended. Fact check: No mRNA vaccine approved for cattle in USAeroFarms’ research and development farms are separate facilities from its commercial and community operations, Oshima said. The video also references "bioengineered foods," which also have no connection to COVID-19 vaccines. (Source: USA Today)