The BSA sought bankruptcy protection more than two years ago to stave off a flood of lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by Scout leaders and volunteers.
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Snopes→ Supreme Court Set to Revisit LGBT Rights With Wedding Website Case
Another case about free speech and gay marriage has made its way to the high court: 303 Creative v. Elenis.
Snopes→ Bannon Pleads Not Guilty in ‘We Build the Wall’ Scheme
Former President Donald Trump’s longtime ally Steve Bannon pleaded not guilty to duping donors who gave money to build a wall on the U.S. southern border.
Snopes→ Scholar: Canada Became Less British During Queen Elizabeth’s Reign
Nearly half of Canadians were of British ancestry when she assumed the throne in 1952, but that decreased to one-third in 2016 and continues to decline.
Snopes→ Cheetahs from South Africa Go to Parks in India, Mozambique
South Africa is flying cheetahs to India and Mozambique as part of ambitious efforts to reintroduce the distinctively spotted cats in regions where their population has dwindled.
Snopes→ Retailers Pull Lobster from Menus After ‘Red List’ Warning
Seafood Watch, which rates the sustainability of different seafoods, said this week it has added the American and Canadian lobster fisheries to its “red list” of species to avoid.
Snopes→ Britain Mourns Queen Elizabeth As Charles Becomes King
Bells tolled around Britain and mourners flocked to palace gates to honor Queen Elizabeth II as the country prepared for a new age under a new king.
Snopes→ Did Gerald Ford Say This About the First Woman President?
Did Ford foresee ... President Selena Meyer?
Snopes→ Queen Elizabeth II, a Monarch Bound by Duty, Dies at 96
On her 21st birthday in 1947, Princess Elizabeth pledged that “my whole life, whether it be short or long, will be devoted to your service.”
Snopes→ Did Queen Elizabeth II Own ‘Stolen’ Diamond Named Great Star of Africa?
We looked for the truth behind a claim involving Queen Elizabeth II and what is believed to be the largest diamond of its kind in the world.
Snopes→ Camilla Becomes Queen, but Without the Sovereign’s Powers
Charles’ wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will be known as Queen Consort — a title that came with Queen Elizabeth II’s blessing after years of contention.
Snopes→ The Queen’s Sporting Fascination Was Racing: ‘I Love Horses’
The monarch would spend the day watching the races from the Royal Enclosure, cheering on her horses — win or lose.
Snopes→ ‘A Stalwart’: World Mourns Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II
Condolences poured in from around the world after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Snopes→ Queen Elizabeth II: the End of the ‘New Elizabethan Age’
She ruled over perhaps the most rapid technological expansion and sociopolitical change of any monarch in recent history.
Snopes→ After a Lifetime of Preparation, Charles Takes the Throne
Charles, the oldest person to ever assume the British throne, became King Charles III following the death of his mother.
Snopes→ Was Queen Elizabeth a Descendant of Islamic Prophet Muhammad?
The rumor hardly has murky origins. In fact, it's plausible.
Snopes→ Key Milestones in Queen Elizabeth II’s Life
Key milestones in the life of Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at age 96 after serving more than seven decades on the throne.
Snopes→ Swiss Retailer Rolls out ‘Coffee Balls’ to Replace Capsules
Swiss retailer Migros said that it is launching a coffeemaking system designed to replace capsules that produce thousands of tons of waste worldwide each year.
Snopes→ Queen Elizabeth II: A Moderniser Who Steered British Monarchy into 21st Century
She passed away on Sept. 8, 2022.
Snopes→ What to Know About U.K. Accession Rules After Queen’s Death
Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, Prince Charles, became king immediately upon her death.
Snopes→ RBG’s Fashion Collar Highlights Children’s Charity Auction
A gold judicial collar made of glass beads that belonged to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is being auctioned to benefit a charity, the first time any of the her signature neckwear will be available for purchase.
Snopes→ The Prime Ministers Who Served Under Queen Elizabeth II
In seven decades on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II saw 15 British prime ministers come and go.
Snopes→ Obamas Return to the White House, Unveil Official Portraits
“Barack and Michelle, welcome home,” declared President Joe Biden as the gathering cheered.
Snopes→ 10 Things to Know About Queen Elizabeth II’s Life
Elizabeth is the oldest and longest-reigning monarch in British history.
Snopes→ Queen Elizabeth II Dead at 96 After 70 Years on the Throne
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne.
Snopes→ Queen Elizabeth Death Hoaxes Accelerate as World Awaits News
As of this writing, there has yet to be an official announcement of her death.
Snopes→ Bernard Shaw, CNN’s 1st Chief Anchor, Dies at 82
Bernard Shaw, CNN’s chief anchor for two decades and a pioneering Black broadcast journalist best remembered for calmly reporting the beginning of the Gulf War in 1991 as missiles flew around him in Baghdad, has died.
Snopes→ Nigeria Seizes Donkey Penises to Be Smuggled to Hong Kong
Sacks of the donkey male genitals were seized at the international airport in Lagos, Nigeria's largest city.
Snopes→ Blinken, in Kyiv, Unveils $2B in US Military Aid for Europe
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unscheduled visit to Kyiv as the Biden administration announced major new military aid worth more than $2 billion for Ukraine and other European countries threatened by Russia.
Snopes→ Queen Elizabeth II Under Medical Care Amid Health Fears
“Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” the palace said in a statement that sparked deep concern.
Snopes→ Canada’s Horrific Knife Rampage Over As Last Suspect Dies
One official said Myles Sanderson, 32, died from self-inflicted injuries after police forced the stolen car he was driving off a highway in Saskatchewan.
Snopes→ Police Arrest Vegas-Area Elected Official in Reporter Death
Clark County Public Administrator Robert “Rob” Telles, a Democrat, was taken into custody at his home by police SWAT officers.
Snopes→ Police Say Memphis Shooting Suspect, 19, in Custody
The area where 19-year-old Ezekiel Kelly was arrested was about 11 miles from the University of Memphis and about 12 miles from Rhodes College.
Snopes→ Is the Florida Homework Assignment About Trump and Media Bias Real?
Readers asked if a picture truly showed part of a homework assignment handed out to students at a Florida middle school.
Snopes→ Do Bubble Machines Keep Mosquitoes Away?
Hacks for keeping mosquitoes away are a common type of rumor.
Snopes→ Did Dr. Oz Say Sex with Cousins Isn’t ‘a Big Problem’ if You’re ‘More Than a First Cousin Away’?
Past remarks by the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate came under scrutiny in 2022.
Snopes→ Judge Strikes Down 1931 Michigan Law Criminalizing Abortion
The law, which was long dormant before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, violates the Michigan Constitution, said Judge Elizabeth Gleicher.
Snopes→ Bruce Springsteen’s Artifacts Coming to Grammy Museum
Bruce Springsteen's handwritten set lists and a favorite guitar are among the marquee items that will make a cross-country trip for a museum exhibit this fall.
Snopes→ Here’s What Two Scholars of Politics and Religion Observed Near the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021
Having studied political demonstrations before, these cultural anthropologists documented the public display and interviewed participants.
Snopes→ A Protection Zone Around the Zaporizhzhia Power Plant In Ukraine? A Scholar Explains Why That Could Be Crucial
Here, a professor and nuclear safety expert at the University of Southern California explained the risks of warfare taking place in and around nuclear power plants.