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.”
PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, this video doesn’t prove there weren’t Marines at Biden’s speech in Philadelphia
Video shows there weren’t Marines present during a recent speech by Joe Biden.
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.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: This Juice Recipe Does NOT ‘Cleanse The Kidneys And Liver’ Or ‘Get Rid of UTIs’
Does this juice recipe "cleanse" a person's kidneys and liver and "get rid of urinary tract infections"? No, that's not true: A dietician and professor both told Lead Stories that the kidney and liver are self-cleaning organs and "once yo
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.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Irish Unification Of 2024’
The death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 2022 led to extensive commentary, discourse, and memes — the latter including a Star Trek: The Next Generation still referencing the “Irish Unification of 2024”: RIP Lizzie, you would h
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.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No evidence Russia is withdrawing from Ukraine, as this Facebook post claims
“The Russian army is withdrawing from Ukraine!” in September 2022
PolitiFact→ Jim Marchant – Nevada Republican misleads about DMV registering “illegals” to vote
“Here in Nevada, the DMV registers everybody (to vote) and so that means illegals. They don’t check.”
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.
PolitiFact→ TikTok posts – Executive Order 14067 does not allow the federal government to electronically control money
Executive Order 14067 will allow the federal government to “turn on and turn off your money.”
Snopes→ Queen Elizabeth II: A Moderniser Who Steered British Monarchy into 21st Century
She passed away on Sept. 8, 2022.
PolitiFact→ Tweets – Claims Queen Elizabeth died because of the COVID-19 vaccine spread without evidence
Queen Elizabeth died because of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
Truth or Fiction?→ NYC Snow Days ‘Cancelled’
In September 2022, several social media posts alluded to the end of “snow days” in New York City’s schools, many of which lamented the end of giving staff and students the day off because of inclement weather: Snowed out: N
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: BBC Did NOT Change Website Banner From Red To Black Before Queen Elizabeth’s Death Was Announced
Did the BBC change its home page color from red to black before the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II? No, that's not true: Archived copies of the BBC.com banner show it was black before the Crown's September 8, 2022, announ
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.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Facebook post misleads on Beto O’Rourke’s FEC dealings
"FEC charges (Beto O'Rourke's 2018 campaign) Illegal Campaign Contributions."
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Inaccurate data fuels false conclusion about money for police in schools
“With the combined salary of the 87,000 new IRS Agents ($81,456 average annual salary), you could put a police officer ($55,117) in every public school in the nation (97,568) and still have 31,007 police officers or $1,709,012,819 left over.”
PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, this isn’t a video of Joe Biden’s granddaughter saying he died four years ago
“Naomi Biden says Joe Biden died four years ago.”
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.
PolitiFact→ J.D. Vance – J.D. Vance distorts Tim Ryan’s words on the criminal justice system, Jim Crow comparison
“Tim Ryan called police the new Jim Crow.”
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Herschel Walker attack ad about Raphael Warnock domestic violence allegations
An ad in Georgia’s Senate race highlights accusations made against Raphael Warnock by his ex-wife. Here’s what we know based on publicly available information.
Logically→ Klaus Schwab and the World Economic Forum are the real reason the U.K. has an energy crisis.
The energy crisis is primarily the result of recent changes to the energy market following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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.
AllSides→ Trump Distorts Facts in Pennsylvania Rally
https://www.factcheck.org/2022/09/trump-distorts-facts-in-pennsylvania-rally/ As the Department of Just
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.
Health Feedback→ Consuming turpentine is dangerous and shouldn’t be used to treat parasites
REVIEW A video originally posted on TikTok and reshared on Facebook claimed that consuming turpentine could be used to remove parasites in your body. The video received more than 12,000 engagements on Facebook. Turpentine is most commonly used as pa
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.