There’s no evidence that the Pfizer vaccine causes deaths The Pfizer vaccine is the only one fully approved in the U.S. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines continue to be used under an EUA. September 24, 2021 Tom Kertscher
Why the Gabby Petito case has drawn so much attention compared to other missing people cases Criminologists say a range of factors play into the attention, including a substantial online trail documenting Petito’s trip and her age and race. September 23, 2021 Noah Y. Kim
Should you trust media bias charts? These controversial charts claim to show the political lean and credibility of news organizations. Here’s what you need to know about them. September 23, 2021 Jake Sheridan
Amid proposals for travel vaccine mandates, is there a right to unfettered travel in the US? Legal experts say the Constitution generally recognizes a right to travel between the states. But it’s not an absolute right. September 22, 2021 Louis Jacobson
Are cloth masks good enough against the delta COVID variant? A large-scale, real-world study published in September found surgical masks to be especially effective at reducing symptomatic infections. September 21, 2021 Amanda Michelle Gomez
Yes, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is FDA approved The Pfizer vaccine had been administered under an emergency use authorization from the FDA. On Aug. 23, the vaccine received FDA approval. September 20, 2021 Tom Kertscher
If you’ve been vaccinated, what are the odds of a breakthrough COVID infection? A recent CDC report contains data showing that the odds of a breakthrough might be around 1-in-5,000 a week. September 17, 2021 Noah Y. Kim
IFCN and Facebook will award $800K to fact-checkers fighting climate misinformation Eligible applicants can receive up to $100,000 for innovative solutions to refute false claims about the environment. September 16, 2021 Poynter Staff
COVID-19 vaccines do not affect fertility, study shows The research counters entertainer Nicki Minaj’s tweet about COVID-19 vaccines and impotency. September 16, 2021 Ciara O'Rourke
Japan has not approved ivermectin as a COVID treatment, and it’s still using the Moderna vaccine Ivermectin is not listed by the Japanese government as an approved medication to treat COVID-19. September 15, 2021 Andy Nguyen
