Snopes Debunker - The IRS' facial recognition software, Britain's first speeding ticket, and AirTag stalking rumors

​ FRIDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker Feb. 4, 2022 Today: The IRS' facial recognition software, Britain's first speeding ticket, and AirTag stalking rumors ​ Will IRS Require Use of Facial Recognition Software To Access Tax Info Online? Recently, Snopes readers asked for verification of news reports and screenshots of headlines circulated on social media reporting that the Internal Revenue Service will require people to upload a selfie in order to log in to online IRS accounts. Bethania Palma reports. Read More Fact Checks and Original Reporting Was Hope Hicks Cast on ‘Big Brother’? The 2022 cast of "Celebrity Big Brother" includes Chris Kattan, Lamar Odom, and Miesha Tate. Read Story. Walter Arnold, January 1896: Britain’s First Speeding Ticket? At the time, horseless carriages in the U.K. could not exceed 4 mph, and had to be accompanied by an operator waving a red flag as a warning to others. Read Story. Were Apple AirTag Trackers Being Used by Stalkers? We've researched news reports, police reports, and social media posts to find the full story behind the AirTag tracker stalking rumors. Read Story. View Latest Fact Checks OnTheIssues Is Here Snopes' first political newsletter is here! The biweekly newsletter includes healthy chunks of political content from both Snopes.com and OTI. But don’t expect just another wonky newsletter written by Beltway insiders. We’re offering up something refreshingly different. You can expect a touch of snark, a healthy dose of skepticism, and a relentless focus on facts. Subscribe to OnTheIssues News Elizabeth the Steadfast: Queen Marks 70 Years on Throne Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor wasn’t born to wear the crown. But destiny intervened. Read More Wandering Hen Taken into Custody at Pentagon Security Area The loose hen was found near the U.S. Department of Defense headquarters Read More Meta, Formerly Facebook, Faces Historic Drop As Stock Tanks Meta’s shares fell more than 26% to $237.76 in afternoon trading Thursday, lopping more than $230 billion off the company’s overall value. Read More

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