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“Ozempic vs. Addiction: The Evidence.”

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Does Ozempic Help With Addictions? Here's What the Studies Tell Us

What started as a diabetes treatment derived from Gila monster venom has taken an unexpected turn into neurobiology: patients taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic frequently report lost interest in alcohol, nicotine, and compulsive betting. But is it just anecdotal or is there real data from the studies to substantiate the viral claims you’re seeing on social media? We asked Soval, here’s what the studies tell us.

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Election Misinformation Is Spreading. Can You Spot It?

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Election Misinformation: How to Fact-Check Political Claims Online

Election misinformation can spread globally in seconds, often before anyone checks where a claim came from or whether the evidence supports it. With foreign interference, AI generated content and viral social posts complicating the information landscape, learn how to trace political claims, assess the evidence and quickly fact-check what you see online with Soval.

athen6 min read
Fact Check: Did the U.S. administration ban Canadian liquor
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Did the U.S. administration ban Canadian liquor

The U.S. has begun blocking certain Canadian alcoholic beverages from entering the country. Here’s what the new restrictions cover, why they were introduced and what the evidence says about the claim that America “banned Canadian liquor.”

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Fact Check: Can you really make a compass out of a needle in the wild?
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Can you really make a compass out of a needle in the wild?

You saw Anthony Hopkins use it to survive a bear in the 1997 thriller 'The Edge': magnetizing a needle with silk to find North. Fact check this dramatic movie survival hack to discover if it really works when you’re lost.

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What Is Evidence-Based Fact Checking?
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What Is Evidence-Based Fact Checking?

Learn what evidence-based fact checking means, how it works, why source quality matters, and how Soval uses evidence to verify online claims.

athen4 min read
Fact Check: Are Driscoll’s Berries From the U.S. Sold in Canada, and Are They Safe to Eat?
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Are Driscoll’s Berries From the U.S. Sold in Canada, and Are They Safe to Eat?

A former Driscoll’s employee alleges that some berries shipped to Canada exceeded Canadian chemical safety limits. CBC News reports that the CFIA found pesticide levels above legal limits during several inspections between 2022 and 2024. Here’s what has been confirmed, what remains an allegation, and what it means for consumers.

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The Best AI Fact-Checking Tools for Journalists and Newsrooms (2026)
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The Best AI Fact-Checking Tools for Journalists and Newsrooms (2026)

Stop guessing and start verifying. In a world defined by AI hallucinations and deepfakes, journalists need verification tools that do more than give a binary 'true' or 'false' verdict. Our comprehensive 2026 guide breaks down the 7 best AI fact-checking tools for newsrooms, built to show transparent evidence trails.

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