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11 Republican "fake electors" indicted for falsely declaring Trump won Arizona: Eighteen people including Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows and ...
apnews.com/article/arizona-fake-electors-charges-2020-election-9da5a7e58814ed55ceea1ca55401af85
Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
Arizona Charges Giuliani and Other Trump Allies in Election Interference Case: Those charged included Mark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/arizona-fake-electors-trump.html
BREAKING: Former Pres. Trump, Rudy Giuliani, and Mark Meadows are unindicted co-conspirators in the Michigan attorney general's case against the state's ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/trump-giuliani-meadows-unindicted-conspirators-michigan-fake-elector/story
YouTuber #ManishKashyap was in jail for circulating alleged 'fake videos' of Bihari migrants being attacked in Tamil Nadu. He has now joined #BJP and said it is as per ... Show more #Watch www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/youtuber-manish-kashyap-who-was-arrested-for-fake-video-joins-bjp-on-mother-s-advice-101714036206580.html
Trump aides and 2020 'fake electors' charged with state crimes in Arizona: A state grand jury in Arizona on Wednesday indicted so-called "fake electors" who ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trumps-2020-fake-electors-charged-state-crimes-arizona-rcna149214
Quick Glance: Giuliani, 17 Others Indicted in Arizona for Fake Elector Scheme; Trump Named Co-Conspirator
- Rudy Giuliani, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, is among 18 individuals indicted in Arizona for allegedly illegally attempting to claim the state's 2020 electoral votes for the former US president, with Trump identified as an unindicted co-conspirator.
- The indictment in Maricopa County Superior Court lists 11 defendants and redacts the names of seven others. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stated that these names would be disclosed after serving all defendants with the indictment.
- The indictment alleges that the defendants pressured state officials to change election results, including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy, carrying potential sentences ranging from six months to over 12 years upon conviction.
- Several individuals posing as electors for Trump have been charged in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. The fake elector scheme is also a focal point in the federal case against Trump led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
South Korean woman conned out of US$50,000 by fake Elon Musk she fell in love with on Instagram
scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3260197/south-korean-woman-conned-out-us50000-fake-elon-musk-she-fell-love-instagram
Quick Glance: South Korean Woman Falls Victim to $50k Elon Musk Deepfake Scam
- A South Korean woman was convinced to invest 70 million won ($50,770) after watching a fabricated video portraying someone who looked like Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, as reported locally on Tuesday.
- Jeong Ji-sun, identified by the pseudonym at KBS, disclosed her experience as a victim of a romance scam on KBS's 'In-Depth 60 Minutes.' During the episode on April 19, Jeong narrated her initial interactions with the scammer posing as Musk.
- Jeong's initial hesitations dissipated swiftly. The scammer forwarded his identification and a workplace photo to Jeong. Moreover, he discussed aspects such as his children and commuting to Tesla or SpaceX via helicopter. He further mentioned his sporadic outreach to fans.
- The program highlighted the prevalent use of AI in these romance scams. The swindler engaged in a form of deception known as 'pig butchering,' as explained by the producer. This approach involves gradually enticing victims to increase their contributions to an apparently legitimate investment before the perpetrator vanishes.
How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook: Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.
bbc.com/news/business-68843985
Big-Name Distributor Caught Stealing Small Shop’s Part Design and Selling It on Summit
thedrive.com/news/big-name-distributor-caught-stealing-small-shops-part-design-and-selling-it-on-summit
X/Twitter will charge new users to post, Elon Musk says: Making users pay is only way to stop bots taking over platform
independent.co.uk/tech/x-twitter-elon-musk-pay-to-post-b2529566.html
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Florida couple accused of altering lottery scratch ticket to fake $1M win - National | Globalnews.ca
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Police in Paris detain a man wearing fake explosives vest at Iran's Consulate: Paris authorities say a man wearing a fake explosive vest and making threats has ...
apnews.com/article/paris-iran-consulate-police-operation-bb45e724f1e9f3f2d8c854cf9ffb63f8
Taylor Swift fans lose at least $1 million to Eras Tour scams in the UK: Thousands of Taylor Swift’s UK fans have been duped into buying fake tickets for her ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/business/eras-tour-scams-taylor-swift/
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Superfakes: Copycat manufacturers are becoming increasingly skilled at producing knock-off designer handbags
abcnews.go.com/Business/superfakes-copycat-manufacturers-becoming-increasingly-skilled-producing-knock/story
Celebs who bagged ‘fake’ doctorates from Trinity International Bible University: From a "Skeem Saam" actress to a gospel sensation, these celebs have ...
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2024-04-22-celebs-who-bagged-fake-doctorates-from-trinity-international-bible-university/
BREAKING: Charges have been filed against 11 alleged fake electors in the Arizona 2020 election probe, attorney general announces.abcnews.go.com/US/11-indicted-arizona-2020-election-probe/story
China shuts down influencer's accounts over fake story: Thurman Maoyibei's accounts have vanished after it was found that she fabricated a viral video.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-68814849
Ex-NUS prof jailed for submitting fake invoices, duping university into disbursing nearly S$88,400
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ex-nus-prof-jailed-fake-invoices-dupe-84000-television-vacuum-4283366
Criminal trial against Trump: first jurors selected: The first seven jurors have been selected in the historic criminal trial against former US President Donald ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/trump-strafprozess-jury-100.html
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Ohio officer shot Black teen who was holding a fake gun, new video shows: “It’s fake!” yelled a 15-year-old boy in Akron, Ohio, after he was shot in the wrist ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/10/akron-police-shooting-wrist-footage/
More than 250 websites selling fake weight-loss drugs reported by anti-counterfeit firm
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/more-than-250-websites-selling-fake-weight-loss-drugs-reported-by-anti-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: Over 250 Websites Shut Down for Selling Fake Weight-Loss Drugs - Report
- Cybersecurity firm BrandShield reported shutting down over 250 websites selling fake versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs.
- More than 90% of pharmacy websites closed last year for selling drugs to treat metabolic conditions were related to GLP-1 medicines.
- Cases of harm linked to fake GLP-1 versions have been reported in at least nine countries, including Belgium, Britain, Switzerland, and the United States.
- BrandShield removed over 6,900 illegal drug listings on social media platforms and marketplaces last year, with nearly 60% found on Facebook.
Vivian Balakrishnan, Tan Wu Meng among MPs who received extortion letters with fake photos
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mps-extortion-letters-fake-photos-vivian-balakrishnan-tan-wu-meng-edward-chia-police-4279921
'Tortured Poets,' beware: Taylor Swift fans are a rich target for scammers: A report says Swifties in the U.K. were duped out of over $1.2 million in fake ...
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The UK faces accusations of granting sponsorship licenses to fake companies, leading to thousands of young Africans being stranded there without work ... Show more www.dw.com/en/the-77-percent-young-africans-hit-by-uk-care-visa-scandal-speak-out/audio-68842581 #77Percent #DWAfrica
The Punjab Police on Wednesday decried “fake propaganda” after a string of videos showing Pakistan Army officers allegedly assaulting and beating up cops in ... Show more dawn.com www.dawn.com/news/1826932 #DawnToday
CDC issues health advisory about risks of counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections
cnn.com/2024/04/23/health/cdc-health-advisory-botox-injections/
How Russia wants to exert influence in Europe: Russia has been trying to destabilize European countries for years - with the help of media networks ...
tagesschau.de/faktenfinder/kontext/russland-desinformatiom-europa-100.html
Police take down $249-a-month global phishing service used by 2,000 hackers: Law enforcement officials in 19 countries have shut down an online platform that ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/tech/labhost-cybercrime-phishing-arrests/
'Traumatizing': Family calls for justice after teen holding toy gun shot by Akron police officer
abcnews.go.com/US/traumatizing-family-calls-justice-after-teen-holding-toy/story
White-sounding names get called back for jobs more than Black ones, a new study finds
npr.org/2024/04/11/1243713272/resume-bias-study-white-names-black-names
High Winds Scuttle Burning of Snowman in Zurich, Disappointing the Swiss: The burning of the effigy known as the Böögg is the finale of Sechseläuten ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/europe/zurich-snowman-switzerland.html
Orange Cap in IPL 2024 after DC beat GT: Rishabh Pant jumps to 3rd with scintillating knock; Sudharsan overtakes Head
hindustantimes.com/cricket/orange-cap-ipl-2024-dc-vs-gt-rishabh-pant-jumps-to-3rd-with-scintillating-knock-sai-sudharsan-overtakes-travis-head-101713981741403.html
Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
scroll.in/reel/1067048/watch-in-the-big-cigar-the-black-panther-founder-flees-america-through-a-fake-movie
Anyone But You Ending Explained: Do Ben & Bea End Up Together?: Ben and Bea fake being in love in Anyone But You, and the movie's ending shakes up their ...
screenrant.com/anyone-but-you-ending-explained/
Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted Movie and How the Industry Has Changed: Jerry Seinfeld tells GQ film's place in the media hierarchy has changed drastically in ...
indiewire.com/news/general-news/jerry-seinfeld-unfrosted-movie-business-1234976816/
Anne Hathaway Recalls Audition Where She Had To Make Out With 10 Guys: “It Sounded Gross”
deadline.com/2024/04/anne-hathaway-recalls-audition-make-out-10-guys-gross-1235892229/
Quick Glance: Anne Hathaway Recalls Uncomfortable Chemistry Test with 10 Men
- Anne Hathaway shares uncomfortable experiences during chemistry tests with fellow actors in the 2000s.
- Despite initial reservations, Hathaway quickly established chemistry with Nicholas Galitzine in 'The Idea of You' as a producer.
- Instead of kissing every potential Hayes Campbell, actors were asked to showcase a song that fit the character.
- Hathaway and Galitzine immediately connected through music and dance, leading to a successful collaboration.
AI and India’s General Elections: Parties are using AI to communicate with voters across linguistic divisions but also to malign each other.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/ai-and-indias-general-elections/
Quick Glance: Microsoft's Leadership in AI Threatens Amazon Cloud Dominance
- Microsoft is poised to potentially surpass Amazon in the cloud computing market with innovative AI features.
- Upcoming quarterly reports from Microsoft will illuminate the impacts of AI investments.
- Microsoft's Azure cloud service could experience significant growth fueled by generative AI.
- Google and Amazon are also focusing on integrating AI into their cloud services.
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman once again “rejected” the February 8 general elections, vowing that his party will not let the existing government function ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828732 #DawnToday #MaulanaFazlurRehman
A warning has been issued to anyone using parking ticket machines www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/warning-anyone-who-uses-parking-29042220
Eamonn Carey: Deepfakes are becoming very real, I even got caught out by one: ‘Trust less, verify more’ is the mantra for today as differentiating real from fake ...
businesspost.ie/tech/eamonn-carey-deepfakes-are-becoming-very-real/
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'I feel like an idiot now': Alleged victim of Hillary Clinton documentary fraud tells trial of devastation
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/6444874/i-feel-like-an-idiot-now-alleged-victim-of-hillary-clinton-documentary-fraud-tells-trial-of-devastation/
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Trump, allies are co-conspirators in Michigan fake electors case, agent testifies
freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/24/trump-conspirator-michigan-fake-elector-case/73440116007/
Trump’s last stand on immunity plea; Arizona charges “fake electors”: Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter
economist.com/in-brief/2024/04/25/trumps-last-stand-on-immunity-plea-arizona-charges-fake-electors
Spot counterfeit Royal Mail stamps amid £5 fine warning: Customers have been complaining to Royal Mail that they are having to pay £5 to collect post
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24274393.spot-counterfeit-royal-mail-stamps-amid-5-fine-warning/
As Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh's deepfake videos go viral, experts discuss how to curb the issue
hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/as-aamir-khan-and-ranveer-singh-deepfake-videos-go-viral-experts-discuss-how-to-curb-the-issue-101713798790399.html
Hairy Bikers: Expressions to hold its own Dave Day for Dave Myers: Expressions gift shop in Barrow is going to hold it's very own Dave day in tribute to Dave ...
nwemail.co.uk/news/24273733.dave-myers-expressions-barrow-hold-dave-day/
That's behind the strange tape calls that thousands of Swiss are currently receiving - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/das-steckt-hinter-den-merkwuerdigen-tonband-anrufen-die-tausende-schweizer-erhalten/
Years-old hoax is going around again: unrest in schools over TikTok videos on “National Rape Day”
spiegel.de/netzwelt/apps/nationaler-vergewaltigungstag-unruhe-an-schulen-wegen-tiktok-videos-zu-jahrealtem-hoax-a-72d9943a-5999-4537-91ce-31f765f50721
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DAP has requested Meta to shut down a fake account posing as its candidate for Kuala Kubu Baharu, Pang Sock Tao, which certain parties allegedly created ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/703573
Computer-generated fake nudes discovered by victims on the Internet, Florida cops say
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/24/computer-generated-fake-nudes-discovered-by-victims-on-the-internet-florida-cops-say
Prosecutor: A tabloid pact led to Trump faking business records: A deal to squash stories about sex scandals and boost Donald Trump’s candidacy allegedly led to ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/22/trump-new-york-opening-statements-trial-testimony/
The Battle Over Classic Rock Band the Guess Who Just Went Nuclear: Months after filing a lawsuit, The Guess Who's founder Burton Cummings terminated a ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/the-guess-who-burton-cummings-lawsuit-band-1235001408/
Zack Snyder Explains Why Superman Kills General Zod in Man of Steel: According to Zack Snyder, Superman would be 'fake' if he didn't use lethal ...
cbr.com/man-of-steel-zack-snyder-superman-kills-zod/
Scotch Whisky Association targets Korean fake whisky peddler: A Scottish whisky trade body that acts as a watchdog against fake products has closed down a ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24274087.scottish-whisky-association-hails-fake-korean-scotch-raid/
Top France court confirms ex-PM's conviction in fake jobs scandal: France's Court of Cassation has confirmed the conviction of former premier Francois Fillon ...
thelocal.fr/20240424/top-france-court-confirms-ex-pms-conviction-in-fake-jobs-scandal
Mudavadi puts PSs at centre of war on graft: Many businesses have suffered demands for kickbacks to set up, access contracts and payment for their services.
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001493728/mudavadi-puts-pss-at-centre-of-war-on-graft
Family orders "most expensive things" in restaurant and leaves without paying: Eating and then simply disappearing without paying - a family from Wales has ...
focus.de/finanzen/irgendwas-stimmt-hier-nicht-familie-bestellt-teuersten-sachen-der-karte-und-verschwindet-ohne-zu-zahlen_id_259880019.html
Erdoğan aide targets CHP mayor with fake Öcalan image: President Erdoğan's chief adviser Oktay Saral has targeted the mayor of Seyhan district ...
duvarenglish.com/erdogan-aide-targets-chp-mayor-with-fake-ocalan-image-news-64252
PCO warns against "deep fake" audio pretending to be President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. which gives orders to the military to fight other countries.
NAFDAC Nabs Lagos Man Producing Fake Cosmetics: NAFDAC narrated how it accosted Eyoh who was producing fake cosmetics at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos on ...
fij.ng/article/nafdac-nabs-lagos-man-producing-fake-cosmetics/
A city centre store has been fined after it was found to be selling counterfeit cigarettes and illegal vapes 🚭 www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24273894.city-centre-store-court-sale-illicit-tobacco/
Is Ukraine’s Spy Chief Kyrylo Budanov In Russian Captivity?: Kremlin propagandists spread information last week that Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov ...
kyivpost.com/post/31499
Counterfeit barcode stamps furore carries echoes of Horizon scandal: Royal Mail admits its scanners ‘make mistakes’ but stands by the process it uses to detect ...
theguardian.com/money/2024/apr/22/counterfeit-barcode-stamps-furore-carries-echoes-of-horizon-scandal
Top court confirms conviction of former French PM in fake jobs case: François Fillon was accused of fraudulently hiring his wife as a member of his staff when he ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/24/top-court-confirms-conviction-of-former-french-pm-in-fake-jobs-case_6669390_7.html
DICT, law enforcement agencies probe 'deepfake' Marcos Jr. audio: The Department of Information and Communications Technology is coordinating with law ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/24/dict-law-enforcement-agencies-probe-deepfake-marcos-jr-audio-1828
US CDC warns of harmful reactions to fake Botox injections: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday alerted clinicians about risks ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-cdc-warns-harmful-reactions-fake-botox-injections-2024-04-23/
Certificate forgery: Computer operator arrested: Detectives have arrested a computer operator on charges of forging marksheets and certificates of Bangladesh ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/certificate-forgery-computer-operator-arrested-3595676
French 'The Voice' star Kendji Girac claims 'fake' suicide attempt to scare girlfriend
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/25/french-the-voice-star-kendji-girac-claims-fake-suicide-attempt-to-scare-girlfriend_6669534_7.html
Fake vacation apartment on Sylt: Woman warns of scam on Facebook: An increasing number of guests on Sylt are currently reporting that they have been taken in by ...
shz.de/lokales/sylt/artikel/fake-ferienwohnung-auf-sylt-frau-warnt-vor-betrug-auf-facebook-46873706
Paid articlePaid Fake Botox is Common. Here’s What To Watch Out For.: Counterfeit doses and unlicensed providers are harming patients, experts said.
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/well/live/counterfeit-botox-risks.html
2 Republican lawmakers indicted in Arizona fake electors case. Can they continue to serve?
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/25/arizona-fake-electors-can-indicted-gop-lawmakers-continue-serving/73420414007/
Washington State Public Disclosure Commission discusses AI, money in politics at monthly event in Vancouver
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/25/washington-state-public-disclosure-commission-discusses-ai-money-in-politics-at-monthly-event-in-vancouver/
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