Fakes Detection Failing

How to detect online image manipulation

With so many online images looking authentic, it can be hard to tell what's real. The CBS News Confirmed team, led by Executive Producer Melissa Mahtani and Producer Alex Clark, shares tips on how ...

Detective who stole £400k of seized drugs jailed

Greater Manchester Police officer Andrew Talbot, 54, stole the drug and sold it on to dealers.

Woody the dog switches detection skills to save puffins

The rodents pose a risk to puffins and other seabirds who breed on Rathlin Island every year in their thousands.

First case of more spreadable mpox detected in UK

A single case of mpox linked to a recent outbreak in parts of Africa has been detected in the UK.

Thousands of lung cancer cases detected in lorry clinics

Specially adapted lorries have been visiting towns to offer NHS checks in the community.

Georgia high school shooter plotted attack, detective testifies at hearing

Colin Gray, the father of 14-year-old Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, was back in court where a detective testified on his son's notebook that apparently detailed plans to carry ...

3 charged with murder in connection with fatal shooting of New Jersey detective

Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley, with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office in New Jersey, was fatally shot at her home in Bridgeton on Oct. 15, according to police.

4 arrested and charged in connection to home invasion murder of New Jersey detective

Four suspects were arrested and charged in connection to the home invasion slaying of a New Jersey detective earlier this month, prosecutors said Tuesday.

First UK case of mpox variant clade Ib detected in London

Person diagnosed after developing flu-like symptoms and rash, as UKHSA says risk to UK population remains low. Health officials have reported the UK’s first case of mpox caused by a new strain that ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Ex-detective found guilty of excessive force in deadly Breonna Taylor raid

A federal jury found former Kentucky police detective Brett Hankison guilty of using excessive force in the 2020 Kentucky raid which killed Breonna Taylor. Her death sparked police reform and ...

China’s Einstein probe detects mysterious space object that flickers like fireworks

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

WATCH: Explosive detection dog sniffs for bombs at L.A. county registrar’s office

An explosive detection dog sniffs for bombs at the Los Angeles County registrar's office on election night.

How the media is failing us

I include myself in the under-reporting of the most consequential global stories

Business - Financial Times - October 31

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 ...

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.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Driver seriously hurt in fake police car robbery

The victim, in his 30s, suffered a broken jaw and eye socket in the attack, police say.

Deadly drugs found in fake anxiety medicines being bought online in UK

A mother says she remains in "disbelief" at the lack of testing for the drugs when someone has died.

Fake NHS dentist site scammed desperate patients

A bogus NHS dental practice harvests passport numbers and credit card details from those signing up.

SEC outlines discipline for fake injury 'nonsense'

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey sent a memo this week to league athletic directors and head football coaches outlining the punishment if players continue to fake injuries in games.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

FBI 'aware' of 2 fake videos related to the election

The agency did not say if the videos have a foreign nexus.

FBI condemns fake election security videos

The FBI released a statement on Saturday addressing false claims about the election and reaffirming their intention to ensure voter security leading up to Election Day. “The FBI is aware of two ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

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.

'Predatory' fake paramedic guilty of Tinder date rapes

Call handler Jamie Kadolski, 24, put stickers over his work ID card to hide his real role.

Did the US election polls fail?

Polls predicted a tight race - then Donald Trump won a commanding victory. So what went wrong?

Henry Winkler on winning third Emmy and releasing new children's book, "Detective Duck"

Legendary actor Henry Winkler, fresh off his third Emmy win for "Barry," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his latest children's book, "Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole."

'My Robots': Sci-fi director looks at Elon Musk's Cybercab and Optimus and detects a copy cat

'I, Robot' director Alex Proyas accused Elon Musk of ripping off his sci-fi film designs in Musk's latest Tesla prototypes, including the Optimus bot.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 15

Detective shot and killed after suspects kicked in front door of her home: Police

Police responded to Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley's home for a report of "several subjects kicking in a front door at a residence," the Bridgeton Police Department said.

Main zoo in North Macedonian capital shut down after avian flu case detected

The main zoo in North Macedonia’s capital Skopje has been closed after authorities confirmed the presence of a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu

World - ABC News - October 19

Scientists detect traces of an ancient Mayan city in southern Mexico using laser-sensor technology

Archaeologists using laser-sensing technology have detected what may be an ancient Mayan city cloaked by jungle in southern Mexico

Tech - ABC News - October 30

Police arrest man with guns and fake passports outside Trump rally

Sheriff says he believes his deputies thwarted third assassination attempt on Republican candidate

Business - Financial Times - October 13

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.

‘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 ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

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.

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.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

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.

World - The New York Times - October 16

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 ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

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.

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.

Tech - Wired - October 21

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