FBI issues holiday scam warning for online shoppers

The FBI issued a warning to consumers about online scams as the holiday shopping season gets officially underway this week with Black Friday and then Cyber Monday. "Don't let #holiday excitement ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Shoppers warned over luxury advent calendar scams

The consumer group Which? is urging shoppers looking for a good deal to beware of fake offers.

Sainsbury’s shoppers warned to watch out for Nectar points scam

Fraudsters target customers who have built up a high points balance ahead of Christmas

World - Financial Times - November 22

In the race for holiday shoppers' dollars, Amazon is setting the pace

Rival retailers tend to follow Amazon whenever it launches online discounts. But landing on deals is increasingly a game of luck, as many appear unannounced.

Black Friday shoppers flock to stores for holiday deals

More than 183 million Americans are expected to shop between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday this year, a record high. They'll be chasing some of the biggest discounts of the year. Nancy Chen is in ...

Black Friday shoppers warned to be wary of deals

Nine out of 10 Black Friday offers are cheaper or the same price at other times of the year, Which? finds.

Walmart thrives and Target struggles as shoppers prioritize basics and bargains

Big retailers’ fortunes are diverging ahead of the holiday shopping season, with consumers proving to be choosy spenders in the run-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

FBI warns of deepfake videos ahead of Election Day

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about two videos falsely claiming to be from the FBI on election security. One mentions the apprehension of groups committing ballot fraud ...

FBI warns that fake videos are spreading election misinformation

The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.

Tropical Storm Warning issued in the Caribbean

World - Yahoo News - November 4

FBI, NYPD issue terror threat memo head of Thanksgiving

A new memo from the FBI and the NYPD this week suggests there are concerns over lone wolf attacks and other threats heading into the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice ...

Swarm of tornadoes slams into Oklahoma City area

An emergency tornado warning was in effect on the University of Oklahoma's Norman campus, officials said.

Israel issues fan warning ahead of France game

Israel told citizens on Sunday to avoid going to cultural and sports events abroad involving Israelis in the coming week, following attacks last week on Israeli soccer supporters in Amsterdam.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Brady issues warning over football regulator plans

The government's proposed new football regulator would create a "closed shop" of top sides, West Ham United vice chair Karren Brady warns peers as the Football Governance Bill is debated in ...

Disruptive snow to hit UK as weather warnings issued

Snow and ice warnings have been issued and disruption is possible as the weather turns colder across the UK.

FBI warns fake election videos likely created by Russian group

The FBI is warning against at least two election-related videos being linked to a Russian disinformation group. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant has more on the vetted content.

Bank Holiday airport chaos made worse by password issue, report says

An air traffic control engineer was unable to fix a major fault from home, a report says.

NBA issues memo to players about home security after FBI connects recent burglaries to foreign crime rings

Criminals broke into the homes of Wolves guard Mike Conley and Bucks center Bobby Portis in recent months

Sports - CBS Sports - November 22

U.S. Spy Agencies Issue New Warning on Russia’s Election Misinformation Campaign

Three recent videos have sought to undermine confidence in the security of the vote.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

UK snow and ice warnings issued as Arctic air sweeps in

Much colder weather is set to arrive across the UK next week, bringing widespread frosts, plunging temperatures and for some areas, snow.

Fresh weather warnings as UK hit by cold snap

Fresh warnings of snow and ice announced for parts of the UK going into Thursday and the weekend.

Marjorie Taylor Greene issues warning to Republicans opposing Matt Gaetz nomination

Congresswoman threatens to release what she says are reports of harassment claims filed against colleagues . Marjorie Taylor Greene , the firebrand Republican congresswoman from Georgia, has ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

NFL issues warning after burglary gang targets Kelce and Mahomes

The NFL issues a security warning to players about a criminal network targeting their homes following a series of break-ins.

NFL, NBA issue warning to players after rash of break-ins

Both the NFL and NBA have issued alerts this week warning players that a recent series of break-ins and robberies at the homes of athletes may not be a coincidence.

An Israel-Hizbollah ceasefire may not be the end

Benjamin Netanyahu’s confidence risks hubris, while the militant group will already be plotting its rehabilitation

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Aston Martin issues second profit warning in two months

The iconic firm blames "minor delay" in deliveries of its ultra-exclusive Valiant cars for the shortfall.

French government issues warning to RN over budget battle

Far-right party has promised to maintain pressure until all ‘red line’ demands are met

Business - Financial Times - 22 hours ago

Philadelphia DA issues warning against voter interference: 'Eff around and find out'

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (D) issued a warning against voter interference at a press conference Monday. “I want people to be reassured that, when they get up tomorrow to go vote ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Coroner issues 'cancel culture' warning after Oxford student took own life

Alexander Rogers was "ostracised" by his university peers shortly before his death, a coroner says.

NYC issues first drought warning in over 20 years after record rainless streak

New York City declared a drought warning on Monday, its first in 22 years, as the Northeast deals with severe dry conditions and brush fires during a historically dry autumn.

Israel strikes building in central Beirut, issues new evacuation warnings ahead of expected vote on ceasefire deal

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: IDF issues south Lebanon warning after ceasefire

Israel continues strikes across Lebanon -- including intense attacks in Beirut -- amid a major multi-national cease-fire push.

Online influencers need ‘urgent’ fact-checking training, warns Unesco

Research shows six in 10 social media content creators do not verify accuracy of information before posting it. Social media influencers need “urgent” help to check their facts before they ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

'WhatsApp screen sharing scam lost me £20,000'

Felicity Campbell says she "felt sick" after realising she had been scammed out of about £20,000.

Tips for Thanksgiving and Black Friday shoppers

CBS News' Nancy Chen has some information you should know if you're hitting the stores or clicking away online as the holiday shopping season hits its peak.

With Discounts on Offer, Shoppers Seem to Bite

Early data on online spending this week shows consumers are being drawn to discounts. A clearer picture of Black Friday sales, including in-store spending, will emerge in the days ahead.

Business - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

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