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Logically→ 30,000 British pensioners freeze to death every year in the U.K.
There are various factors considered when calculating excess winter deaths. There are no exact figures to classify deaths among pensioners.
PolitiFact→ Roger Williams – Texas Rep. Roger Williams offers one estimate of household costs from Biden energy policies
"U.S. households are on track to spend $19 billion more on energy by 2030."
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Does NOT Prove Link Between Energy Drinks And Kidney Stones
Do energy drinks cause kidney stones? No, that's not true: Dr. Moro Salifu, a medical doctor who specializes in kidney function, told Lead Stories that energy drinks do not cause kidney stones. A photo posted with the claim purports to sh
Full Fact→ Four thousand steps closer to honesty
Over four thousand people across the UK donated to Full Fact in 2021 Through a year when bad information has put our democracy, and people’s health at risk, our supporters have helped keep up scrutiny on public debate and call out
Snopes→ Is Audio of the Ghislaine Maxwell Trial Available by Phone?
A phone number and access code were widely shared in late 2021.
Full Fact→ Misleading for Nadine Dorries to say Channel 4 is ‘in receipt of taxpayers’ money’
Channel 4's been established as a public service broadcaster, and... it's in receipt of public money. Nadine Dorries MP, 23 November 2021. The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Nadine Dorries, told a select committee hearing at
PolitiFact→ Mailbag: PolitiFact, ‘this is incorrectly rated’ but ‘keep them honest’
In November, President Joe Biden signed into law a major infrastructure bill, Democrats sought to deflect criticism over inflation, and the nation argued over rules related to COVID-19 vaccines and critical race theory.
Snopes→ Was this Black Cowboy the Inspiration for the Lone Ranger?
Bass Reeves was a real-life former slave who became a legendary lawman.
Snopes→ Can Your iPhone Notify You if It’s Going To Snow?
Hey Siri, will I need my mittens today?
Full Fact→ Sharing picture of baby with rare heart condition will not raise money
Warning: posts linked to in this article contain graphic images. Posts on Facebook claim to show a picture of a baby born with her heart outside of her body. The posts also claim that a certain amount of money needs to be raised for the little girl&rsq
Snopes→ No Phones, Laptops Allowed at Josh Duggar Child Porn Trial
The former reality TV star was charged in April with two counts of downloading and possessing child pornography.
Full Fact→ No-one was arrested for creating a labyrinth in Ikea using fake social distancing signs
Facebook posts claim that a man was arrested for putting fake social distancing arrows in an Ikea to create a “labyrinth” with no exit. While Ikea did ask customers to socially distance when it reopened after lockdowns in 2020 and 202
Logically→ In Japan, it’s common to find gravestones with QR codes.
Gravestones with QR codes are a fairly new phenomenon in Japan, and while they are on offer, they are not commonplace.
PolitiFact→ Alex Jones – No, Fauci did not admit that COVID-19 vaccines aren't working
"Fauci admits Covid vax doesn't work"
Snopes→ ‘Ellen’ Facebook Giveaway Scam Promises Amazon Gift Cards, PS5s, and iPhones
Facebook scammers posted pictures from "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" without permission in order to promote a fake giveaway.
Snopes→ House Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas Alex Jones and Roger Stone
The subpoenas include demands for documents and testimony from former President Donald Trump’s ally Roger Stone and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Full Fact→ Test and Trace money didn’t all go to one company
A tweet shared almost 5,000 times and cross-posted on Facebook seems to raise questions about Test and Trace, asking why a £22 billion contract was given to a company which has been prosecuted twice for fraud by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). Th
Snopes→ Was One of These Webs Spun by an LSD-Tripping Spider?
Like humans, the cognitive abilities of spiders appear to be impaired by drugs.
PolitiFact→ Mailbag: PolitiFact, ‘this is incorrectly rated’ but ‘keep them honest’
Readers sound off about our fact-checks on economy, health care and COVID-19
Logically→ One can recover from COVID-19 by dry fasting.
There is no evidence that dry fasting could help people recover from COVID-19. Oxygen and respiratory support for severely ill patients are optimal.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Facebook post overstates rapper’s role in Seattle’s police-free protest zone
Says Raz Simone “conquered” part of Seattle, handed out guns to form a paramilitary force that murdered three people, robbed the locals and walked away without being questioned.
Snopes→ Oklahoma Governor Grants Clemency, Spares Julius Jones’ Life
Gov. Kevin Stitt commuted the 41-year-old Jones’ death sentence to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. He had been scheduled for execution at 4 p.m.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No evidence Keystone pipeline was canceled for Warren Buffett’s benefit
Keystone Pipeline was blocked by Obama on Warren Buffett’s behalf.
Snopes→ Under Pressure, Apple Allows Self-Repairs to IPhones, Macs
Apple is letting some iPhone users fix their own phones.
PolitiFact→ Meagan Wolfe – Elections administrator right on who can decide when someone is incompetent to vote
"Only a court can decide that somebody is incompetent to vote" -- the state Election Commission "cannot force facilities, private facilities, to allow special voting deputies" inside.
Snopes→ US Overdose Deaths Topped 100,000 in One Year, Officials Say
Overdose deaths have been rising for more than two decades, accelerated in the past two years and jumped nearly 30% in the latest year.
PolitiFact→ Meagan Wolfe – Elections administrator right on who can decide when someone is incompetent to vote
"Only a court can decide that somebody is incompetent to vote" -- the state Election Commission "cannot force facilities, private facilities, to allow special voting deputies" inside.
Logically→ Vaccines reduce the risk of death due to COVID-19 by just one percent.
COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in reducing the risk of infection, illness, or death. The data provided in the Lancet article is misrepresented
Snopes→ Japan’s Former Princess Leaves for US with Commoner Husband
A Japanese princess who gave up her royal status to marry her commoner college sweetheart arrived in New York, as the couple left behind a nation that has criticized their romance.
Snopes→ The ‘World’s Loneliest House’: Elliðaey’s Myths Debunked
Here are the facts and myths behind the viral photograph.
Snopes→ Thousands of Red UK Phone Boxes to Be Protected from Closure
The public payphone boxes may look like obsolete relics in an age of ubiquitous smartphones, but regulator Ofcom said they can still be a “lifeline” for people in need.
Poynter→ People vaccinated against COVID-19 cannot ‘shed’ spike proteins to harm anyone
In the spring, claims began spreading widely that vaccinated people can “shed” the COVID-19 vaccine and harm those around them. Now, six months later, those false claims have come full circle. A viral Oct. 27 blog post reads, “Pfi
Snopes→ Iraqi Prime Minister Survives Assassination Bid with Drones
The attack was a major escalation amid tensions sparked by the refusal of Iran-backed militias to accept last month's parliamentary election results.
Full Fact→ Day of the Dead drone display of skull wearing sombrero didn’t happen
A Facebook post suggests a group of aerial drones were lit-up and flown over Mexico City to resemble a skull wearing a sombrero for the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, which takes place on 2 November. The post
Full Fact→ 293 ‘daily’ Covid deaths likely cover more than one day after technical issue
“Covid deaths up by 15% in a week with 293 fatalities recorded in just 24 hours” Daily Mirror, 2 November 2021. The UK has reported another 293 deaths following Covid-19, following the latest release of data on 2 November 2021. This is the
Snopes→ Day of the Dead Drone Art?
An image supposedly showed a work of Day of the Dead sky art consisting of drones shaped like a sombrero-wearing skull.
Full Fact→ Standards in public life cannot be upheld without a focus on honesty
Full Fact response to 'Upholding Standards in Public Life', the Final report of the Committee on Standards in Public Life Standards Matter 2 review: In failing to address dishonesty in politics in its report, we appear to be left with the committee for
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Bone Fire Became Bonfire’
In October 2021 a screenshot of an Instagram post circulated on Facebook with the timely claim that “bonfire” was a compound word originating with the phrase “bone fire”: View this post on Instagram
Snopes→ Biden Announces Deal, Seeks Votes: ‘Let’s Get This Done’
President Joe Biden declared he had reached a “historic economic framework” with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping domestic policy package.