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Politics - NBC News
Viral video of ripped-up Pennsylvania ballots is fake and Russian-made, intelligence agencies say
Russian actors "manufactured and amplified" a viral video that falsely showed a person tearing up ballots in Pennsylvania, the FBI and two other federal agencies said Friday.8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Russian actors made fake video of mail-in ballots burning
U.S. officials said that Russian actors made the fake video showing mail-in ballots marked for former President Trump burning in Pennsylvania which circulated this week. “The IC [Intelligence ...9 hours ago - Russia -
Top stories - CBS News
Fake election-related videos being spread on social media
A video circulating on social media purporting to show a Pennsylvania election worker ripping up a ballot is fake. Our CBS News Confirmed team traced the video to an anonymous account with a ...11 hours ago -
Politics - CBS News
Video showing voters' ballots being ripped up is fake, officials say
Law enforcement officials in Bucks County said a video showing ballots being torn up is fake and is being investigated by the FBI.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Viral video of ripped-up Pennsylvania ballots is fake and Russian-made, intelligence agencies say
Russian actors "manufactured and amplified" a viral video that falsely showed a person tearing up ballots in Pennsylvania, the FBI and two other federal agencies said Friday.8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Yelp turns off comments on McDonald's where Trump worked after fake reviews
Yelp recently paused reviews on a McDonald's in Feasterville, Pa., after former President Trump served pre-screened customers at the location Sunday. “This business recently received increased ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Inc.
Federal Ban on Fake Reviews Goes Into Effect
A Federal Trade Commission rule prohibiting the sale or purchase of online ratings is live, opening to door to lawsuits for violations.3 days ago -
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Tech - ABC News
FTC's rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect
A federal rule banning fake online reviews is now in effect4 days ago -
Tech - Wired
A Lawsuit Against Perplexity Calls Out Fake News AI Hallucinations
In a new copyright lawsuit against AI startup Perplexity, Dow Jones and the New York Post argue that hallucinating fake news and attributing it to real papers is illegal.4 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Fake news headlines are going viral. Here's what to know.
Experts say fabricated headlines can mislead the public at a time when facts are crucial.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Paul Whelan describes 'torture' of Russian prison
Former Marine Paul Whelan described the “torture” he endured while being held captive in a Russian prison for years. “The Russian government wanted to put pressure on the United States by treating ...5 days ago - Russia -
World - The Guardian
Revealed: Trump ground game in key states flagged as potentially fake
Data suggests canvassers linked to Elon Musk’s America Pac falsely claimed to have visited homes of potential voters. Donald Trump ’s campaign may be failing to reach thousands of voters they hope ...6 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
How a fraudster set up a fake Coinbase website and stole $20 million from its customers
Chirag Tomar was sentenced to five years in prison for the fraud, through which he bought Porsches, Lamborghinis and a collection of luxury watches.October 19 -
Top stories - BBC News
Russian rocket becomes musical instrument of hope
The extraordinary instrument will be featured at a concert, raising funds for Ukraine.October 19 - Russia -
World - Financial Times
Moldova confronts Russian cash-for-votes in EU referendum
Illicit pension top-ups and money mules found in ex-Soviet republic ahead of Sunday’s vote, officials sayOctober 19 - European Union -
Top stories - CBS News
Paul Whelan on his lowest point in Russian custody
Paul Whelan, the former Marine who was wrongfully detained in Russia for nearly six years, spoke to CBS News in his first interview since his release in August as part of a complex prisoner swap. ...October 18 - Russia -
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Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
'Grey's Anatomy' writer fesses up, admits she 'lied so much' in faking cancer fight
Former 'Grey's Anatomy' writer Elisabeth Finch, who faked a battle with cancer, says 'there is no excuse, no justification.' It led to her exit from the show.October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
The Baltics are preparing for a future Russian invasion
The ongoing build-out of the Baltic defense line is the next iteration in their beefed-up border security.October 17 - Russia -
Politics - The Hill
Moldova becomes ‘testing ground’ for Russian election interference
Russian efforts to influence Moldova’s Oct. 20 elections have reached unprecedented levels, with Moscow allegedly spending up to hundreds of millions of dollars on buying votes, pumping out ...October 17 - Russia -
World - The Guardian
West’s spy chiefs alarmed at recklessness of Russian counterparts
After expulsion of hundreds of embassy-based spies, Kremlin is using riskier and less conventional methods. A developing Russian campaign of arson, sabotage and even murder plots has left western ...October 16 - Russia -
World - The New York Times
Criminal Network Cashed In on Fake French Wine, the Europol Said
A criminal network was accused of selling bottles of fake French wine for as much as 15,000 euros. It’s the latest in a growing criminal trend: wine fraud.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Journalists can't win the fight against fake news without citizens' help
No single countermeasure will be sufficient, but all of us can play a role in building a healthier climate for information and trust and helping journalists through this deluge.October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
How to spot fake hurricane images online
A wave of images generated by artificial intelligence confused and misled many social media users after real hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the southern U.S. CBS News Confirmed producer Alex ...October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Fake vintage wine gang busted in France and Italy, police say
The group is alleged to have made fake labels from famous French vineyards, using them to sell cheap wine.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
‘She preyed upon that empathy’: the TV writer who faked having cancer
Docuseries details stranger-than-fiction truth behind Grey’s Anatomy writer Elisabeth Finch’s extensive deceptions. Sometimes, truth really is stranger than fiction – even when the fiction is the ...October 15 -
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Business - Financial Times
From hairspray to Heineken: the Kremlin ally snapping up western assets
Alexei Sagal is among a new group of businessmen benefiting from western companies’ exodusOctober 15 - Russia -
World - The Guardian
Journalist or Russian spy? The strange case of Pablo González
As a Spanish reporter, Pablo González charmed his way into Russian opposition circles and covered Putin’s wars. Then, in 2022, he was arrested on suspicion of espionage. Many former associates now ...October 15 - Russia -
World - The Guardian
Marine Le Pen questioned in court over alleged fake EU jobs scam
French far-right leader denies embezzling EU funds and compares European parliament to a ‘blob’. The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has denied embezzling EU funds in a fake jobs scam when ...October 14 - European Union -
Top stories - BBC News
BBC boss warns of Russian and Chinese propaganda
The UK is losing out because of cuts to the World Service, the BBC's director general warns.October 14 - Russia -
Politics - The Hill
A Russian economic meltdown is coming next year
As the Russian economy tanks, immiseration and social discontent grow, and money dries up, Putin won’t have the resources to fuel his war machine.October 14 - Russia -
Top stories - CBS News
FTC cracks down on fake reviews with new rule set to ban phony feedback
With up to 40% of online reviews found to be fake, the Federal Trade Commission is introducing a new rule to ban deceptive feedback. Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic," explains how it will work.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Man with guns arrested near Trump rally, then released
This is the third time someone with firearms has been either arrested or shot after being spotted near Trump.October 14 - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
Police arrest man with guns and fake passports outside Trump rally
Sheriff says he believes his deputies thwarted third assassination attempt on Republican candidateOctober 13 - Donald Trump