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Man Who Faked Kayaking Death Says in Video He’s ‘Safe’
Ryan Borgwardt, who is believed to be in Eastern Europe and has been communicating with the authorities, has not committed to returning to the U.S., officials said.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Fake-alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia's methanol problem
The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
F.B.I. Agents Investigate Use of Fake Donors in N.Y. Assembly Race
The inquiry follows a New York Times report questioning the validity of more than $162,000 in matching funds given to Dao Yin, a Democrat of Queens.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Candidates go head-to-head in battleground states as Election Day nears
With one week to go before Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris take the stage in dueling rallies while campaign rhetoric heats up in key battleground ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Uruguay’s Presidential Election Is Headed to a Runoff
Yamandú Orsi, a center-left former mayor, finished first on Sunday but fell short of the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid another round of voting.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
Americans vote in neck and neck race
Voters head to the polls for Election DayTop stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Pennsylvania Senate race heads to a recount
Pennsylvania’s Senate race is heading to a recount, with the narrow margin between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Sen.Politics - NBC News - November 13 -
Archbishop candidates need 'heads reading'
The Bishop of Gloucester does not want the "very, very difficult" Archbishop of Canterbury job.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Ernst to head Senate DOGE caucus
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst (R) is set to lead the newly created Senate DOGE Caucus — a nod to President-elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) which will work outside the government to ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
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.Top stories - NBC News - October 26 -
These 9 Tips Can Help Protect You and Your Company From Fake Job Scams
In the last year, the number of phantom jobs offered online and on social media has grown quickly, multiplying the possibilities for identity theft and security breaches.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev are engaged. He faked a dinner invite with Anna Wintour to propose
Skateboarder and three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White is engaged to “The Vampire Diaries” star Nina DobrevEntertainment - ABC News - October 31 -
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev are engaged. He faked a dinner invite with Anna Wintour to propose
Skateboarder and three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White is engaged to “The Vampire Diaries” star Nina DobrevSports - ABC News - October 30 -
Georgia official says fake voter fraud video is likely from Russian troll farm
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said a video purporting to show Haitians claiming that they illegally voted for Kamala Harris is fake and likely the work of a Russian troll farm.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Top Georgia official says fake video of voter fraud probably spread by Russia
Brad Raffensperger warns of foreign interference in US election as rightwing accounts share disinformation. A video circulating on social media purporting to show Haitians voting illegally for ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
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