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mRNA Vaccines Protec...: mRNA Vaccines Protect Against COVID-19 Mortality, Contrary to Misleading Posts Numerous studies have shown the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in preventing severe disease and death from COVID-19. But some social media posts are citing a criticized study that focuses on overall mortality to falsely imply the vaccines are harmful and don’t work (Source: FactCheck.org)

Barely-True: Said he was “able to convince India, Australia, Japan, and the United States to form an organization called the Quad to maintain stability in the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea." • President Joe Biden has helped revitalize the four-nation group, and he’s involved the member nations’ leaders more directly in its work. • However, Biden didn’t "form" the group. It dates back to the early 2000s, and after a period of dormancy, the effort was revived during Trump’s presidency. (Source: PolitiFact)

False: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un “just ordered the evacuation of the capital city.” We found no evidence that North Korea recently evacuated its capital city, Pyongyang.The video shared with the claim was created in April 2017 — but it also included unconfirmed information.The 2017 evacuation reports were attributed to a Russian news source. PolitiFact searched Google and the Nexis news database and found no credible reports that Pyongyang was evacuated in 2017 or on May 18, when the post was shared. (Source: PolitiFact)

False: CLAIM:A Connecticut bill to change the state’s anti-discrimination laws will lead to pedophiles becoming a protected class. Connecticut is the latest state to be falsely accused ofchanging its laws tocondonepedophilia, as social media users are claiming a bill that recently passed the state’s House paves the way for nefarious conduct with minors. (Source: Associated Press - AP News)

Scam: An online post or article says that "Fixer Upper" television star Joanna Gaines endorsed keto gummies for weight loss or an "intermittent keto routine." About this rating Despite what scammers would like to have you think, "Fixer Upper" star andNew York Times bestselling author Joanna Gaines never endorsed an "intermittent keto routine," keto gummies, or any kind of "bedtime routine" involving weight loss gummies, pills, or suppl (Source: Snopes)

Fake: Images from May 2023 authentically showed an art installation titled "Stairway to Softness." About this rating In May 2023, an image went viral, allegedly depicting a breathtaking art installation titled "Stairway to Softness." Many art-orientedaccountsand social media usersrepostedit, suggesting the veracity of the project. The image was originally posted on @ulises.ai  (Source: Snopes)

False: Donald Trump announced that prosecution of Hillary Clinton is ‘moving forward’ Post misleads with old video about Trump, Clinton prosecution | Fact checkShow Caption Hide Caption Trump found liable in Carroll case, both parties react to verdict U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan was appointed by President Bill Clinton. Cody Godwin, USA TODAYThe claim: Donald Trump announced that prosecution of Hillary Clinton is ‘moving forward’An April 23 Facebook video shows what appears to be a news report about a recent statement from former President Donald Trump. "Breaking Trump quietly announces Hillary’s prosecution is moving forward," reads the Facebook video's title. In the video, the host claims Trump's 2016 refusal to pursue charges against Clinton for her use of a private email server is disingenuous. He points to a Nov. 22, 2016, tweet from New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman as evidence Trump could still support prosecution. (Source: USA Today)