Police posted a fake trafficking advertisement mentioning a 15-year-old ...
Police posted a fake trafficking advertisement mentioning a 15-year-old girl. They say that it was viewed 8,000 times
ctvnews.ca/toronto/local/durham/article/durham-cops-charge-12-in-operation-targeting-those-looking-to-purchase-sex-from-teen/
Letters to the Editor: Haley Stevens’ betrayal of the Democrats will stick ...
OpinionLetters to the Editor: Haley Stevens’ betrayal of the Democrats will stick to her career
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2026-11-04/haley-stevens-abdul-el-sayed
‘Plague’ of STD-infected ladybirds descend on UK as thousands spotted ...
‘Plague’ of STD-infected ladybirds descend on UK as thousands spotted swarming homes and clustering around window frames
thesun.co.uk/news/40861137/std-infected-ladybirds-invade-uk-homes/
Star considers fleeing Australia over abuse
Star considers fleeing Australia over abuse: Abbie Chatfield has broken down in tears as she detailed the vile abuse she receives on social media.
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/emotional-abbie-chatfield-considers-leaving-australia-after-vile-rape-threats-and-ai-deepfake-abuse/news-story/5a7b5939d5bd9dd5cd453e0b75de8b70
Twitch Streamer Hasan Piker Launches $72.5 Million Lawsuit Again CNN ...
Twitch Streamer Hasan Piker Launches $72.5 Million Lawsuit Again CNN Contributor Scott Jennings For Defamation
kotaku.com/twitch-streamer-hasan-piker-launches-72-5-million-lawsuit-again-cnn-contributor-scott-jennings-for-defamation-2000750497
Palm Beach plane crash footage isn’t AI-generated, despite social media ...
Palm Beach plane crash footage isn’t AI-generated, despite social media claims: Footage from Palm Beach County, Florida, shows a plane nosediving into the ground ...
to.pbs.org/4sJjvz2
Family of murdered student Henry Nowak say police misled and manipulated ...
Family of murdered student Henry Nowak say police misled and manipulated them : Father says family felt officers did ‘not tell the truth’ about what happened ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/02/murdered-student-henry-nowak-family-say-police-misled
Judge ends Trump's attempts to sue Wall Street Journal over Epstein ...
Judge ends Trump's attempts to sue Wall Street Journal over Epstein reporting: President Donald Trump's second attempt to sue the Wall ​Street Journal was ...
reuters.com/world/us-judge-dismisses-trumps-lawsuit-against-wall-street-journal-with-prejudice-2026-10-31/
Two thirds of fake news about French riots came from abroad, says minister
Two thirds of fake news about French riots came from abroad, says minister: France's foreign minister has lambasted foreign interference, saying that two thirds ...
thelocal.fr/20261028/two-thirds-of-fake-news-about-french-riots-came-from-abroad-says-minister
Did Tom Petty Really Capture a Photo of Jim Morrison’s Ghost? Here’s the ...
Did Tom Petty Really Capture a Photo of Jim Morrison’s Ghost? Here’s the True Story.
vice.com/en/article/did-tom-petty-really-capture-a-photo-of-jim-morrisons-ghost-heres-the-true-story/
Judge orders Trump deposition in defamation suit against the BBC by Dec ...
Judge orders Trump deposition in defamation suit against the BBC by Dec. 11: A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his ...
apnews.com/article/trump-bbc-media-defamation-0a26fa60b265f55a9bcf7ed88cfacab8
Key FactsTrump ordered to attend BBC defamation deposition by Dec. 11
Oct 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
  • Trump filed the $10 billion lawsuit over a BBC documentary in December 2025; the broadcaster denies defaming him.

  • The BBC said Trump canceled the agreed Oct. 16 appointment and campaigned in Georgia that day.

  • Judge Enjoliqué Lett ordered the deposition by Dec. 11; otherwise, sanctions up to dismissal of the lawsuit could follow.

  • Discovery is scheduled to end Dec. 18; the defense would accept a later deposition if the trial were postponed.
  • He was participating in party politics and prioritized that over sitting for the deposition.
    — Charles Tobin, attorney for the BBC, describing Trump's decision to skip the deposition during the hearing
Bishops accuse White House of manipulation over prayer video with Trump
Bishops accuse White House of manipulation over prayer video with Trump: “We came in good faith to try to work for the betterment of our fellow human beings ...
sltrib.com/religion/2026/10/27/catholic-bishops-are-steamed-over/
Key FactsBishops say they were manipulated over Trump prayer video
Oct 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sltrib.com
  • Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob said bishops were directed to pray behind Trump, while a video was recorded without their knowledge.

  • Grob said the meeting lasted about 90 minutes and was organized by the Heritage Foundation, which denied organizing it.

  • A spokesperson for retired Archbishop Joseph Naumann said bishops had been assured no photographs would be made public and came to discuss policy.

  • Denver Archbishop James Golka defended the prayer as no endorsement of Trump and said priests pray for and bless people.
  • “We came in good faith to try to work for the betterment of our fellow human beings, to ease their suffering, to build up the common good, and to pray with a president, not to pose for a political photo opportunity to benefit the few. We should never have been put in that position by the White House.”— Statement by Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob in a public apology after the prayer gathering at the White House.
Tommy Robinson found guilty of harassing British journalists
Tommy Robinson found guilty of harassing British journalists: The far-right British activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, took to social media and ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/29/tommy-robinson-found-guilty-of-harassing-british-journalists/
Why Satire Is No Laughing Matter
OpinionWhy Satire Is No Laughing Matter: Sacha Baron Cohen on the power of comedy in a serious time
time.com/article/2026/10/20/sacha-baron-cohen-on-satire/
'Wicked' woman falsely claimed man stabbed and sexually assaulted her as ...
'Wicked' woman falsely claimed man stabbed and sexually assaulted her as well as raping a child
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/wicked-woman-falsely-claimed-man-11222097
Trump Tries to Ban Jack Smith Testimony as BBC Lawsuit Implodes
Trump Tries to Ban Jack Smith Testimony as BBC Lawsuit Implodes: The BBC has subpoenaed Jack Smith as part of Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the ...
newrepublic.com/post/216805/trump-jack-smith-testimony-bbc-defamation-lawsuit-implodes
Trump says he will ban the term artificial intelligence
Trump says he will ban the term artificial intelligence: President Trump said Tuesday that he was banning the term artificial intelligence “in all relevant ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/6175633-trump-bans-artificial-intelligence-term/
All politicians stretch the truth. It's a core part of the job. But there can be repercussions for stretching the truth too far ... Show more
Trump, 80, Humiliated as Fake Tan Makeup Exposed
Trump, 80, Humiliated as Fake Tan Makeup Exposed: The president had his makeup line on full display.
thedailybeast.com/trump-80-humiliated-as-fake-tan-makeup-exposed
Israeli Police Find No Evidence for Netanyahu Party's Election Fraud ...
Israeli Police Find No Evidence for Netanyahu Party's Election Fraud Claims: Israeli police reportedly found no evidence supporting election fraud ...
arabtimesonline.com/news/israeli-police-find-no-evidence-for-netanyahu-partys-election-fraud-claims/
Top Catholic Issues Humiliating Apology for Praying Over Trump
Top Catholic Issues Humiliating Apology for Praying Over Trump: Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob has said the White House “manipulated” him and other faith leaders ...
thedailybeast.com/top-catholic-jeffrey-s-grob-issues-humiliating-apology-for-praying-over-trump
DOJ 'Appears to Be Covering Up' Trump-Epstein Connections ...
DOJ 'Appears to Be Covering Up' Trump-Epstein Connections, Dems Say in New Report
commondreams.org/news/epstein-trump-connection-report
Key FactsDemocratic Report Details 1993 Rape Allegation Against Trump
Oct 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
  • The report says Keul told committee staff that Trump raped her in a Plaza Hotel suite in Manhattan in 1993, when she was 24.

  • The report also compiled previously public allegations of rape or sexual assault against Trump by four other women.

  • The White House denied the allegations and said Trump had been fully exonerated in all matters related to Epstein.

  • On Monday, Jamie Raskin urged the Justice Department to appoint an independent special counsel to investigate the allegations mentioned in the report.
  • The women who survived Epstein deserve to be heard, Congress must have the complete files required by law, and an independent special counsel must investigate Epstein’s co-conspirators and DOJ’s cover-up and ensure that state and foreign prosecutors have the evidence they need to pursue justice.
    — Jamie Raskin, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, in a statement about the committee’s report.
Akmal Saleh to appeal against Teresa Kok’s defamation suit ruling
Akmal Saleh to appeal against Teresa Kok’s defamation suit ruling: GEORGE TOWN: Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh will appeal against the High Court's decision in the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/26/akmal-saleh-to-appeal-against-teresa-koks-defamation-suit-ruling
The WhatsApp Uncles Are Worried - The Wire
The WhatsApp Uncles Are Worried - The Wire: Beneath all their bluster at being 'always right,' lies a fear of being challenged. As young Indians refuse to ...
thewire.in/society/the-whatsapp-uncles-are-worried
Political satire is finding a new audience among Indonesia’s Gen Z. Through viral illustrations on Instagram, cartoonist Aji criticises politics and social ... Show more
Reform reports ITV and journalists to police over undercover racism sting
Reform reports ITV and journalists to police over undercover racism sting: Reform staff and volunteers were ‘psychologically manipulated and damaged by ITV’s ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/reform-itv-racism-police-b3070737.html
Trump suggests Omar resign ‘immediately’ over ‘fake name’
Trump suggests Omar resign ‘immediately’ over ‘fake name’: President Trump called on Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) to “IMMEDIATELY resign” and accused her of using a ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/6167516-trump-demands-omar-resignation-name/
Akmal to sell motorbike, farmed fish to help settle Teresa Kok lawsuit
Akmal to sell motorbike, farmed fish to help settle Teresa Kok lawsuit: PETALING JAYA: Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh will be selling his ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/21/akmal-to-sell-motorbike-farmed-fish-to-help-settle-teresa-kok-lawsuit
Trump Agrees to BBC Deposition in January as Long as It’s Not Recorded
Trump Agrees to BBC Deposition in January as Long as It’s Not Recorded: Trump's lawyers said he will be available for questioning from January 11-22 in his $10 ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-agrees-to-bbc-deposition-in-january-as-long-as-its-not-recorded-12601298
Poland says social media firms are ‘silent ally’ of Russia ...
Poland says social media firms are ‘silent ally’ of Russia, threatens fines: WARSAW, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Social media platforms are a “silent ally” of Russia in a ...
internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/10/21/poland-says-social-media-firms-are-silent-ally-of-russia-threatens-fines
Men drove student from Broad Street to 'middle of nowhere' before filming ...
Men drove student from Broad Street to 'middle of nowhere' before filming sick rape
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/men-drove-student-broad-street-34791847
The Triumph of Tech-Fueled Propaganda: America Isn’t Ready for the Next ...
OpinionThe Triumph of Tech-Fueled Propaganda: America Isn’t Ready for the Next Wave of Foreign Influence Operations
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/triumph-tech-fueled-propaganda
Desperate Trump Hunts for Proof He’s Popular as Approval Collapses
Desperate Trump Hunts for Proof He’s Popular as Approval Collapses: Trump, 80, has boosted his own self-confidence with a Truth Social post about being admired.
thedailybeast.com/desperate-trump-hunts-for-proof-hes-popular-as-approval-collapses
Key FactsTrump Revives Older Poll Despite Falling Approval
Oct 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
  • On Sunday, Trump reposted an August 26 CNN clip featuring a May poll: 53% of Republicans admired him most.

  • A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll put Trump’s approval at 33%, a historic low, down four points since July.

  • Seventy-two percent said the country was heading in the wrong direction, while about 75% disapproved of his handling of affordability and inflation.

  • Trump repeatedly dismissed unfavorable polls as fake and claimed, without providing details, that his actual numbers were the best ever.
  • My REAL Polling Numbers, not those made up by the Fake News Media, are the best they have ever been.
    — Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post (August), claiming his REAL polling numbers are the best they have ever been and not providing details of the glowing 'real' poll.
Study Finds Almost Half of PS5 Disc Backlash Came from Fake Accounts
Study Finds Almost Half of PS5 Disc Backlash Came from Fake Accounts: No disc, no buy?
pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/study-finds-almost-half-of-ps5-disc-backlash-came-from-fake-accounts
BBC asks judge to force Trump to sit for deposition in $10bn defamation ...
BBC asks judge to force Trump to sit for deposition in $10bn defamation lawsuit: The US president was due to be deposed on Friday but has cancelled due to ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/bbc-donald-trump-panorama-lawsuit-b3066404.html
The century-long search for the limits to knowledge
The century-long search for the limits to knowledge: What we claim as ‘true’ is not a ceiling we are forever failing to reach but something that changes as we ...
aeon.co/essays/the-century-long-search-for-the-limits-to-knowledge
Did Trump’s New Press Secretary Lie About Being a Lawyer?
Did Trump’s New Press Secretary Lie About Being a Lawyer?: There is no evidence that Katie Zacharia was admitted to practice law in a single state or Washington ...
newrepublic.com/post/216545/donald-trump-new-press-secretary-lie-lawyer
Trump Posts Fake Claim That Denzel Washington Backs Him — And It Backfires
Trump Posts Fake Claim That Denzel Washington Backs Him — And It Backfires: The phony post alleged the Oscar winner said he will “never apologize” for being a ...
huffpost.com/entry/trump-fake-denzel-washington-post_n_6acd1279e4b0c090ec09406f
Key FactsTrump Shares Alleged Denzel Washington Endorsement
Oct 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
  • On October 12, 2026, Trump shared an alleged endorsement from the X account “Red Eagle Updates” on Truth Social.

  • Snopes called the post entirely false and found no major-media reports of Washington praising Trump.

  • The fabricated quote had previously been attributed to Matthew McConaughey and Mick Jagger in social-media memes.

  • Washington generally avoids party alignment, criticized both sides, and told The Times in November 2024 that the public was being manipulated by both sides.
  • BOOM: Denzel Washington: 'I've worked with a lot of people in my life, and I've never met anyone braver, smarter, or who cares more about America than Donald Trump. He's a great friend and an even better president. I'm proud to be a steadfast supporter and I'll never apologize for it.'
    — The meme text attributed to Denzel Washington claiming support for Donald Trump; later debunked by Snopes as false
ICE Barbie’s Kinky ‘Bimbofication’ Ex Demands More in Divorce
ICE Barbie’s Kinky ‘Bimbofication’ Ex Demands More in Divorce: The couple, who was married for 34 years, split after photos surfaced of Bryon Noem wearing fake ...
thedailybeast.com/ice-barbies-kinky-bimbofication-ex-demands-more-in-divorce
Fake Professorship: University moves against Kila, removes him from ...
Fake Professorship: University moves against Kila, removes him from website: PREMIUM TIMES’ review of the website around 7 p.m. on Monday showed that Mr Kila’s ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/914798-fake-professorship-university-moves-against-kila-removes-him-from-website.html
Min Hee-jin referred to prosecutors over Illit plagiarism claims
Min Hee-jin referred to prosecutors over Illit plagiarism claims: Min Hee-jin, former CEO of HYBE subsidiary Ador, has been referred to prosecutors on suspicion ...
koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261014/min-hee-jin-referred-to-prosecutors-over-illit-plagiarism-claims
'No one ever heard of her': Trump rails against Nobel Peace Prize snub
'No one ever heard of her': Trump rails against Nobel Peace Prize snub: Trump claimed he "should have won 8 Nobel Peace Prizes" for having ...
euronews.com/2026/10/10/no-one-ever-heard-of-her-trump-goes-off-on-petty-rant-after-nobel-peace-prize-snub
BREAKING: Fake Professorship: ARISE News bars Anthony Kila from its ...
BREAKING: Fake Professorship: ARISE News bars Anthony Kila from its programmes: ARISE News has permanently barred political analyst Anthony Kila from its ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/916683-breaking-fake-professorship-arise-news-bars-anthony-kila-from-its-programmes.html
People are rejoicing about the removal of Russian bots from social media ...
People are rejoicing about the removal of Russian bots from social media – but the truth is far more complicated
independent.co.uk/tech/bots-russia-x-facebook-meta-bluesky-twitter-b3065172.html
Key FactsYandex outages cut bot traffic; social-media impact unclear
Oct 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
  • The attacks on Yandex data centres were part of Ukraine’s broader effort against Russia’s internet infrastructure.

  • Cloudflare recorded only a small overall decline in automated traffic, while Yandex traffic fell nearly to zero.

  • Yandex said Sunday it was restoring services, with some still completely offline.

  • Cloudflare’s bot data covers all automated sources, so it does not establish fewer automated social-media posts.
The Triumph of Tech-Fueled Propaganda: America Isn’t Ready for the Next ...
OpinionThe Triumph of Tech-Fueled Propaganda: America Isn’t Ready for the Next Wave of Foreign Influence Operations
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/triumph-tech-fueled-propaganda
'Who Makes These Decisions': Trump Flips Out On Fox News In Sunday Morning ...
'Who Makes These Decisions': Trump Flips Out On Fox News In Sunday Morning Meltdown
huffpost.com/entry/trump-fox-news-rallies-coverage_n_6ac264a4e4b0d51e335c3376
Caramelizing Onions Takes Time — Why Do Recipe Writers Fib About That?
Caramelizing Onions Takes Time — Why Do Recipe Writers Fib About That?: The right way to caramelize onions takes time — maybe more time than you'd think.
thekitchn.com/why-recipe-writers-lie-about-caramelizing-onions-slate-170633
Ex-American Idol contestant sentenced to life in prison for wife’s murder
Ex-American Idol contestant sentenced to life in prison for wife’s murder: A judge said Caleb Flynn, a pastor, used his Christian faith to manipulate others and ...
globalnews.ca/news/12089591/american-idol-caleb-flynn-life-sentence-wife-murder-ohio/
Aaron Sorkin Tells ‘Morning Joe’ Everyone Should Be Concerned About Meta’s ...
Aaron Sorkin Tells ‘Morning Joe’ Everyone Should Be Concerned About Meta’s Power: ‘This Isn’t a Fake Problem’
thewrap.com/media-platforms/journalism/morning-joe-aaron-sorkin-social-reckoning-facebook-dangers-video/
The Triumph of Tech-Fueled Propaganda: America Isn’t Ready for the Next ...
OpinionThe Triumph of Tech-Fueled Propaganda: America Isn’t Ready for the Next Wave of Foreign Influence Operations
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/triumph-tech-fueled-propaganda
The simple words that can expose any liar, according to a forensic ...
The simple words that can expose any liar, according to a forensic linguist: Lie detectors don’t work. Body language is unreliable. And no. Their pants aren't on ...
sciencefocus.com/wellbeing/how-to-catch-a-liar-language
Got the ASOS security alert? Don’t click the link Thousands of ASOS app users received an authentic push notification claiming hackers had compromised the ... Show more
Key FactsAlarming ASOS Push Notification Points to Alleged Hack
Oct 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.sky.com
  • The notification linked to a new Telegram channel called Xuanye group gateway, previously unknown to Sophos.

  • Check Point advises customers to avoid suspicious emails, texts and links, accessing the app or website directly instead.

  • The alleged attackers claimed to have compromised a Snowflake instance; it remains unclear whether customer data was affected.

  • The app and website appeared functional until 9:41am; nearly 500 reports of unclear origin emerged shortly before 10am.
  • Dear Asos DPO and IT, we have fully compromised the Snowflake instance. Engage with us, or we will leak it.
    — Unnamed hacking group; the message addressed to ASOS's DPO and IT, as reported by Sky News.
Why the ICC is cracking down on ‘fake news’ as Duterte trial looms
Why the ICC is cracking down on ‘fake news’ as Duterte trial looms: Presiding Judge Joanna Korner warns parties to ‘avoid speculation’ and urges prosecutors to ...
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3368014/why-icc-cracking-down-fake-news-duterte-trial-looms
I thought ‘Bradley Cooper’ wanted to marry me & sent him £33k… I was ...
I thought ‘Bradley Cooper’ wanted to marry me & sent him £33k… I was forced to serve kids beans on toast for Xmas dinner
thesun.co.uk/fabulous/40556542/bradley-cooper-fake-scam-33k/
Key FactsFake „Bradley Cooper“ impersonation cost Lorraine £33,000
Oct 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
  • Lorraine Moorhouse, 49, believed for two years that she was messaging Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper online.

  • A fake Facebook profile and an alleged passport convinced her, while contact continued daily through Messenger and WhatsApp.

  • She waited outside her home in Trowbridge for 12 hours for the promised pickup, but the scammer never appeared.

  • Police warn of a 29-percent rise since 2024; a survey estimates that only 13 percent of cases are reported.
  • And I'd lost so much cash that we were left eating beans on toast for Christmas dinner.
    — Lorraine Moorhouse describes how the scam left her family eating beans on toast at Christmas.
Comment on fake NTZ article: This is no harmless joke
Comment on fake NTZ article: This is no harmless joke: The credibility of a newspaper is non-negotiable. Anyone who circulates fake articles in the style of the ...
ntz.de/nuertingen/artikel_kommentar-zu-falschem-ntz-artikel-das-ist-kein-harmloser-scherz.html