“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.
Logically→ Thousands of cows died in Gujarat after the Indian government vaccinated them.
Thousands of cows have died due to Lumpy Skin Disease in Gujarat and neighboring Indian states.
Logically→ The Pentagon developed a drone to spread infected insects in the air.
There is no evidence suggesting the Pentagon has any alleged involvement in the development of a drone that could spread infected insects.
Logically→ A BBC News report claims Bollywood director Karan Johar and actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have donated crores to Pakistan flood victims.
BBC News Hindi clarified a fake tweet using its official logo is being shared on social media.
Logically→ An Iranian man poured milk on the Kaaba in Mecca and claimed it was a Shivling.
A video of a Saudi Arabian man attempting to pour petrol on the Kaaba in Mecca in February 2017 was shared with a communal spin.
Poynter→ Bank of America’s new home loan program does not exclude any race, despite claims that say otherwise
Bank of America unveiled a new loan program in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods to boost homeownership where it lags. Some of the news headlines made outlandish, unproven claims about the scope of […] The post Bank of America’s new home loan
Washington Post→ Hillary Clinton’s claim that ‘zero emails’ were marked classified
Clinton marked a contrast with Trump over whether her emails were marked as classified -- and recent investigations conducted under Trump has bolstered her case.
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.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Strawberry Breeze’ Is NOT A Real Drug Targeted At Children
Are drug dealers selling schoolkids a new type of methamphetamine called "Strawberry Breeze," that looks like strawberry-flavored candy? No, that's not true: Warnings about "Strawberry Breeze," "Strawberry Quick" and "Strawberry Quick Met
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Bank Of America Mortgage Program Is NOT Only Available For Black, Hispanic Borrowers
Did Bank of America announce a mortgage program for which "Whites and Asians need not apply"? No, that's not true: Race is not a determining factor in eligibility for the Community Affordable Loan Solution mortgage program, a Bank of Amer