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ABC News - Top stories
Fact-checking JD Vance's claims about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio
Sen. JD Vance, Donald Trump's 2024 running mate, continues to fuel the firestorm surrounding Springfield, Ohio, with false claims about Haitian migrants.27 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Springfield, Ohio, Braces for a Trump Visit, Though Details Are Scarce
Donald Trump promised to visit the city “in the next two weeks.” Some residents welcomed a visit, but others were opposed, as officials said preparations were underway.1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Man arrested following hit-and-run death in Belleek
A 70-year-old man has died following a hit-and-run on the Boa Island Road on Thursday afternoon.1 hour ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Springfield children 'fearful' amid dozens of bomb threats after false migrant rumors
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The dozens of bomb threats and the onslaught of public attention that has befallen a small Ohio city since President Donald Trump and others pushed the false claim that Haitian ...2 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Disney to ditch Slack following July data breach
The company's Slack server was hacked in July, leading to more than a terabyte of company data being leaked to the public.2 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Trump falsely accuses Harris campaign of involvement in Iran hack
NBC News Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian, Correspondent Shaquille Brewster, Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard and White House Correspondent Mike Memoli join Meet the Press NOW to ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Springfield mayor gives himself emergency powers amid false migrant claim controversy
Springfield, Ohio, Mayor Rob Rue issued an emergency proclamation Thursday allowing the city to address public safety concerns more quickly following false claims from former President Trump and ...7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Steve From ‘Blue’s Clues’ Is Listening to His TikTok Followers
The former star of a beloved children’s show survived the rumors of his own demise and then found a new home on social media. He is still ready to listen.9 hours ago - Tiktok -
The Guardian - World
Hezbollah leader to rally followers after deadly pager and walkie-talkie attacks
Hassan Nasrallah due to give televised speech, as US warns all sides in Middle East against escalation ‘of any kind’. Middle East crisis – latest news updates Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan ...10 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Anti-Immigrant Election Deniers Have Turned Their Online Following Into an Army of Activists
A coordinated effort called “National Only Citizens Vote” has been rolled out this week by a coalition of people pushing conspiracy theories about immigrants voting in the November election.14 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump vows to travel to Springfield following false pet-eating claims
Former President Trump pledged to travel to Springfield, Ohio, after false claims that he and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), have made about Haitian immigrants eating pets in the city. ...22 hours ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
Trump says he will visit Springfield, Ohio, 'in the next two weeks'
Former President Donald Trump said during a rally that he would travel to Springfield, Ohio, the focal point of unsubstantiated claims targeting Haitian migrants, "in the next two weeks."22 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump security bolstered following apparent assassination attempt
In the wake of the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Secret Service said Trump is now receiving the highest level of protection offered by the agency, the same ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Springfield grapples with false pet-eating rumours - and real problems
Locals say they are facing serious issues with housing, jobs and harassment, even though pet-eating rumours are false.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Knows What He’s Doing in Springfield. So Does Vance.
When you start talking about people “poisoning the blood of our country,” this is where you end up. And it’s not over.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
Far From Ohio, Haitian Americans Feel the Sting of Threats in Springfield
They charged Donald J. Trump and JD Vance, who spread baseless rumors that Haitians in an Ohio city were eating pets, with imperiling their community for political gain.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
College in Springfield, Ohio, Cancels Athletic Events Over Security Concerns
Wittenberg University, a Division III school, had multiple teams slated to compete in events between Tuesday and Sunday.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Springfield mayor: Trump visit would be 'an extreme strain' on city resources following threats
Springfield Mayor Rob Rue said a visit from former President Trump would be "an extreme strain" on the city in the wake of unfounded claims made by the former president and his running mate, Sen. ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Russians made viral video falsely accusing Harris of a hit-and-run: Microsoft
Microsoft said Russians made a viral video falsely accusing Vice President Harris of a hit-and-run. Per a Tuesday report from the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC), Russians recently ...2 days ago - Russia -
NBC News - Politics
After false pet claims, Springfield mayor says Trump visit would be 'an extreme strain' on resources
Springfield, Ohio, Mayor Rob Rue said a visit from Donald Trump, who spread false rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets there, would "strain" resources.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
Harris Condemns Trump’s False Claims About Haitian Migrants Eating Pets
“This is exhausting, and it’s harmful,” Kamala Harris said during an interview. “And it’s hateful, and grounded in some age-old stuff that we should not have the tolerance for.”2 days ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
'A crying shame': Harris rips Trump's remarks on Springfield
Vice President Kamala Harris ripped Donald Trump's repeated bashing of Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, saying he was "spewing lies grounded in tropes."2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Harris calls ‘hateful rhetoric’ surrounding Springfield ‘a crying shame’
PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Harris called the “hateful rhetoric” around Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, “a crying shame” and said Tuesday that her “heart aches” over the threats of ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Miami Heat: False narrative about Haitian community 'extremely hurtful and offensive'
The Miami Heat franchise officially condemned Haitian hate comments on social media amid a surge of false claims targeting the community. "The false narrative surrounding them is extremely hurtful ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Most Trump supporters believe false claims about Haitian migrants: Poll
A YouGov poll found that more than half of Trump-backers believe that Haitian immigrants in Ohio are eating people's pets, despite no evidence of this being true.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Ohio governor sending state troopers to Springfield schools amid threats
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced on Monday he has authorized a contingent of state troopers to be stationed at each school building in Springfield, Ohio, following a series of “unfounded” bomb ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Ohio Governor Sending State Police to Springfield After Rash of Bomb Scares
After Donald J. Trump spread a debunked rumor about the city’s Haitian immigrants, schools have endured dozens of bomb threats.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump and Harris had 'cordial' call following apparent assassination attempt
Trump to hold first public event since apparent assassination attempt2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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CBS News - Top stories
Springfield, Ohio, schools ramp up security after false claims, bomb threats
Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday he's sending three dozen state troopers to be stationed around Springfield schools.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
More than 30 bomb threats made in Springfield, Ohio, after false pets claims
At least 33 bomb threats have been made in Springfield, Ohio, since false claims — which were pushed by former President Donald Trump and his running mate — surfaced about Haitian migrants’ eating ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Violent threats surge in Springfield, Ohio, after Trump, Vance false claims
The town of Springfield, Ohio, has been on edge ever since former President Donald Trump's baseless debate comments that Haitian immigrants there are eating pets. CBS News congressional ...2 days ago - Donald Trump