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FBI investigates threats, hoax calls targeting Trump Cabinet picks
The Trump transition team said Wednesday that several bomb threats and swatting incidents were made this week against the incoming administration. Among those targeted were President-elect Donald ...Top stories - CBS News - 8 hours ago -
Hundreds gather at hoax Dublin Halloween parade
It's understood a rumour circulated online that a parade was due to take place on O'Connell Street.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Man charged in bomb hoax at US Embassy in London
A man was charged in connection with last week’s bomb hoax outside the U.S. Embassy in London, authorities from the U.K. said Monday. Daniel Parmenter, 43, was charged and taken into custody ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Thousands show up in Dublin, duped by online Halloween parade hoax
Large crowds that gathered in central Dublin for a Halloween parade were tricked, not treated, by an apparent online hoax.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Hoax Dublin Halloween parade listing a 'mistake', says website
The owner of a Pakistan-based website says the non-existent Halloween parade was "a mistake".Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
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 - November 6 -
‘It can lead to chaos’: false claims and hoaxes surge as Spain’s floods recede
People urged to stop flow of misinformation as fire department says it is hindering work to save citizens. Home to more than 120 shops, a cinema and 34 restaurants, the Bonaire shopping centre had ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
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Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned the conviction against Jussie Smollett for falsely reporting a hate crime to police.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Jussie Smollett's conviction in hoax attack overturned by state supreme court
The Illinois Supreme Court has thrown out former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for lying about a 2019 hate crime.Top stories - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction for alleged hoax
Smollett, who is black and gay, was accused of lying about being the victim of a racial attack in Chicago.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
UK authorities charge a man in last week's bomb hoax at the US Embassy
UK authorities say they have charged a 43-year-old man with a bomb hoax near the U.S. Embassy in London last weekWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Father and daughter win $58,000 in lawsuit against man who claimed Manchester Arena bombing was hoax
A father and daughter disabled by a suicide bomber who killed 22 people after an Ariana Grande concert in England in 2017 have been awarded $58,000 against a former television producer who claimed ...Entertainment - ABC News - November 8 -
Father and daughter win $58,000 in lawsuit against man who claimed Manchester Arena bombing was hoax
A father and daughter disabled by a suicide bomber who killed 22 people after an Ariana Grande concert in England in 2017 have been awarded $58,000 against a former television producer who claimed ...World - ABC News - November 8 -
Teen 'serial swatter' behind hundreds of hoax threats across U.S. pleads guilty
In one of the most prolific “swatting” cases ever prosecuted, a teenage “serial swatter” pleaded guilty Wednesday to making hoax threats to schools, religious institutions and government officials ...Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
Jussie Smollett conviction in hate crime attack hoax overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
The conviction against actor Jussie Smollett in a case that accused him of falsely reporting a hate crime to Chicago police in 2019 has been overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court over ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
UK authorities charge 43-year-old man in a bomb hoax last week near US Embassy in London
UK authorities charge 43-year-old man in a bomb hoax last week near US Embassy in LondonWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
China targets 2mn lifts to keep its ageing population upwardly mobile
A campaign is under way to retrofit older apartments but authorities and residents are fighting over the billWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
Budget Q&A: Readers’ questions answered
Experts respond to queries about measures announced in the autumn BudgetWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
Writing to Beirut, again
How do you write about home when words fail you?World - Financial Times - November 2 -
How the US election may unsettle Europe
Europeans mostly prefer Harris to Trump but challenges lie ahead on democracy, defence and economicsWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
US business leaders must voice their fears about Trump
Defending stability and prosperity is a test of America’s corporate responsibilityWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
Hurley says late call 'a joke' after UConn falls
UConn coach Dan Hurley blasted referees for their officiating late during the two-time defending national champion and second-ranked Huskies' 99-97 overtime loss to Memphis on Monday in the first ...Sports - ESPN - Yesterday -
This Toad Is So Tiny That They Call It a Flea
A “toadlet” in Brazil is the second-smallest vertebrate known to exist on the planet.Science - The New York Times - October 29 -
Democrats call for investigation into grocery prices
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) are calling on administration officials to investigate Albertsons and other major grocery chains for “predatory practices” they say ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Haley: Support for Trump an 'easy call'
Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley outlined the case for former President Trump in an op-ed targeting undecided moderate voters on the Sunday before the election. In her Wall ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Call for 'immediate action' to tackle shoplifting
Cases are under-reported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Irish general election to be officially called
Taoiseach Simon Harris is expected to announce the date for a general election later.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Kremlin denies Trump-Putin call
The Kremlin on Monday denied that President-elect Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call following the U.S. presidential election last week. The denial came after reporting ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Trump and Putin, Call Me Maybe?
Plus, Bishop calls on Archbishop to resign over Church abuse scandal.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Former Sabres Defender Calls It A Career
This former Buffalo Sabres defenseman is moving on from professional hockey.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15 -
Walz calls Trump a 'loser' while campaigning in Georgia
While campaigning in Georgia, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called former President Donald Trump "a loser in everything that he's done" and took a jab at Sen. JD Vance for not saying Trump lost the 2020 ...Politics - NBC News - October 29 -
Biden calls for investigations into country of Georgia's election results
President Biden on Tuesday called for the government in the country of Georgia to investigate all election irregularities, holding back recognition of the claimed victory by the ruling party ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Review
There's an argument to be made that speed is what makes Call of Duty multiplayer feel so good. As a franchise, the CoD games are great about getting you into the action as quickly as possible. When ...Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
Man Sentenced for Threatening Fani Willis With Racist Calls
Ms. Willis spoke of the fear she felt after a man made “vile” calls targeting her and another Black official in Georgia. The man was sentenced to almost two years in prison.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Biden appears to call Trump supporters ‘garbage’
President Biden sparked backlash on Tuesday when he appeared to compare supporters of former President Trump to garbage after commenting on a racist joke a comedian made at a Trump rally days ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
FirstFT: Harris calls on America to ‘turn the page’ on Trump
Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine and Russia hold secret talks, while Alphabet and Reddit shares rise after resultsWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
US calls deadly Israeli air strike 'horrifying'
At least 93 are dead or missing after an Israeli air strike in Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Emmer calls Walz 'Kamala's emotional support animal'
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) referred to Vice President Harris's running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, as her “emotional support animal” during a rally for former President Trump in ...Politics - The Hill - October 30
