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Russia was behind second fake video spreading false voter fraud claims, U.S. officials say
Experts warned that two recent Russian-created fake videos appear designed to undercut Americans’ confidence in the 2024 election results and stoke racial animus.Politics - NBC News - November 1 -
SEC lays out new punishments for teams 'faking injuries', including coach suspensions for repeat offenders
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey sent a sternly-worded memo to league athletic directors condemning fake injuries this weekSports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
The Guy Behind the Fake AI Halloween Parade Listing Says You’ve Got It All Wrong
An SEO agency owner says he is “very depressed” after one of his AI-assisted Halloween parade listings misled revelers in Dublin, Ireland.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
SEC cracks down on coaches and teams faking injuries to slow hurry-up offenses
The Southeastern Conference is cracking down on its players falling down and feigning injuriesSports - ABC News - November 1 -
Trump campaign says his comments about shooting 'through the fake news' have 'nothing to do with the Media being harmed'
Former President Trump’s campaign said his remarks that he would not “mind” a person shooting “through the fake news” at a rally Sunday have “nothing to do with the Media being harmed, or anything ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Election security updates: CISA says election saw only 'minor' disruptive activities
Follow the latest election-related security issues and legal challenges.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Here’s Why Experts Say Elon Musk and X Lead the Pack in Fake Election Claims
The billionaire Trump supporter’s social media platform is the locus of misleading claims and outright lies about the election, which have gotten more than 2 billion views, according to a digital ...Business - Inc. - November 5 -
UK doctor gets 31 years for poisoning mother's partner with fake COVID vaccine
A British doctor who was disgruntled about his inheritance and tried to kill his mother’s boyfriend by injecting him with a fake COVID-19 vaccine that was poison has been sentenced to 31 years in ...Health - ABC News - November 6 -
UK doctor gets 31 years for poisoning mother's partner with fake COVID vaccine
A British doctor who was disgruntled about his inheritance and tried to kill his mother’s boyfriend by injecting him with a fake COVID-19 vaccine that was poison has been sentenced to 31 years in ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
Arizona attorney general says she has 'no intention' of dropping fake electors case
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Sunday that she has “no intention” of dropping the criminal case against a group of President-elect Donald Trump’s allies who sought to overturn the results ...Politics - NBC News - November 10 -
Celtics' Jaylen Brown calls Giannis Antetokounmpo 'a child' after Bucks star elbows him, fakes handshake
The incident happened during the Celtics' 113-107 win over the Bucks on SundaySports - CBS Sports - November 11 -
Celtics' Jaylen Brown calls Giannis Antetokounmpo 'a child' after offensive foul and fake handshake
Brown didn't think Antetokounmpo's antics were funny after being elbowed in the head.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11 -
European operation uncovers fake art network forging Banksy, Picasso and Warhol work
According to Italian officials, a criminal network operating across Europe has forged artworks by Banksy, Picasso, and Warhol. An international operation resulted in the seizure of more than 2,100 ...Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
Judge recuses himself from Arizona 'fake electors' case after remarks about Harris attacks
An Arizona judge recused himself Tuesday from overseeing the state's election subversion case against allies of President-elect Trump and 'fake electors' after he urged colleagues to call out ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Anchormen make headlines and a fake news site goes under the hammer: The weekly news quiz
Newsreaders made news of their own this week, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones lost his infamous Infowars empire, and a wrong answer on “Wheel of Fortune” ended up being a treat for viewers.Top stories - NBC News - November 16 -
Late interception helps No. 1 Oregon avoid upset at Wisconsin after late fake field goal backfires
The Ducks won 16-13 after attempting a fake with the lead inside the final two minutes.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 17 -
Cowboys' embarrassing start includes little effort on Texans TD and a failed fake punt
A fake punt? The Texans weren't surprised.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago -
Wisconsin man faked his own death and ended up in Uzbekistan, authorities say
A Wisconsin man is alive and well after faking his own death — leaving a long trail of electronic breadcrumbs in the United States, Canada and Europe, authorities said Thursday.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
'I am safe': US kayaker who faked death sends video to police
Police say Ryan Borgwardt is believed to be in Eastern Europe, and has sent a video to prove he is safe.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death tells police he’s ‘safe’
Ryan Borgwardt pretended to drown so he could leave wife and children and flee to Europe, Green Lake authorities said. A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning this summer so he could leave his ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
WATCH: Steelers' George Pickens restrained after scuffle with Browns CB, who calls him a 'fake tough guy'
Things got heated at the end of "Thursday Night Football"Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
Sheriff says Wisconsin father revealed how he faked his death, fled to Europe
Authorities are urging a Wisconsin man accused of faking his death and fleeing to Europe to come home and spend the holidays with his wife and three children.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Zelenskyy welcomes US decision to give landmines to Ukraine amid criticism from aid groups – Russia-Ukraine war live
Ukrainian president hails mines as important part of arsenal in statement; aid groups condemn ‘unethical’ decision, saying mines risk harming civilians. In a television interview in France, foreign ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago