Falsehoods Threats Backdrop

Bomb threats linked to Russia briefly close polling stations in Georgia

FBI warns of similar attempts to target voting places across the US

Business - Financial Times - 13 hours ago

FBI command post 'triaging' election threats to share with state and local partners

FBI command post focuses on keeping the 2024 election secure.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on record turnout, bomb threats and more

Georgia's 2024 presidential election results are trickling in. Earlier Tuesday, false bomb threats at some poll sites delayed voting. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins CBS News to ...

Election Day bomb threats disrupt voting in multiple states

The U.S. saw a rash of discredited bomb threats called in at polling places in multiple states on Election Day, in some cases spurring the need for extended voting hours. Faulty bomb threats were ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

Hoax bomb threats made to dozens of polling locations in swing states

Hoax bomb threats targeting polling places and election offices briefly disrupted voting in five battleground states, with the FBI saying the threats in four of those states came from Russian email ...

Politics - NBC News - 5 hours ago

By Firing Gallant, Netanyahu Removes One Threat but Risks Another

Yoav Gallant, the departing defense minister, had opposed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on key policies. His dismissal removes an opponent but has stirred public discontent.

World - The New York Times - 1 hour ago

NBA title contenders 2024-25: Five biggest threats to knock off Boston Celtics

New York and Oklahoma City are at the top of the list.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Armed man arrested on suspicion of threatening FEMA workers, authorities say

FEMA conspiracy theories spark rumors and response.

FEMA resumes normal operations in North Carolina after reported armed threat against workers

FEMA has resumed normal operations in North Carolina after scaling back recovery efforts in one county due to an armed threat against its workers. One man was arrested in connection with the ...

Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of WNBA Finals

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay received threatening homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals

Sports - ABC News - October 16

Trump's 'enemy from within' threat spurs critics' alarm about his authoritarian shift

The dark comments highlight Trump's increasing bend toward authoritarian rhetoric in his third White House campaign, some political scientists told ABC News.

Air India flight escorted by Singapore fighter jets after latest hoax bomb threat

The Air India flight landed at Changi Airport after being escorted by air force F-15SG jets, in what was the third threat to the national carrier in recent days. Singapore’s air force mobilised two ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart and her wife receive homophobic threats amid WNBA Finals

Police are investigating a threatening, homophobic e-mail sent to WNBA power forward Breanna Stewart's wife as the New York Liberty compete in the finals.

Bowen: US threat to cut Israel military aid is sign of anger at broken promises

The letter criticising Israel over Gaza aid is an attempt to redress the balance between the US and its ally, our international editor says.

Judge issues temporary injunction against Florida health officials over abortion ad threats

A Florida judge issued a temporary restraining order against health officials in the state, citing the First Amendment and siding with a group that brought forward a lawsuit alleging that its ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Eye on America: Rise in threats to lawmakers and a roller derby team fights for trans rights

In Nevada, we examine the troubling rise of threats and toxicity that are affecting local politicians across the political spectrum. And in New York, we see how recreational sports is becoming the ...

Fewer diners, ice cream shops: Trump and Harris shift campaign strategies amid security threats

Trump and Harris have pulled back on stops at small businesses that are meant to feel more spontaneous, amid security concerns and reluctance from local owners.

India bringing in a new law to curb the menace of hoax bomb threat calls disrupting airlines flying

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Broadcasters' group president: Trump threats against networks undermine 'basic press freedom'

The president of the leading trade group representing broadcast journalists is blasting former President Trump over his continued threats against some of the nation's largest news networks. Curtis ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

NBA Predictions: Boston has plans to run it back, but beware the West's new threat

Will there be a new champ this year? Our writers weigh in and pick who will win the East, West and which team will hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy next June.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Sri Lanka police raise security at popular surf site over threat to Israelis

Sri Lanka’s police are raising security around a popular tourist destination after receiving information about a possible attack on Israeli travelers

World - ABC News - October 23

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