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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.
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.
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
Florida couple accused of altering lottery scratch ticket to fake $1M win - National | Globalnews.ca
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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
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/
First look at Greg Berlanti’s ‘FLY ME TO THE MOON’, starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum
The film follows a group of people during the space race ...
people.com/scarlett-johansson-channing-tatum-fly-me-to-the-moon-first-look-exclusive-8625419
Quick Glance: Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson Land on the Moon in Fly Me To The Moon Trailer
- The film 'Fly Me to the Moon' seizes the current space fascination with a marketing campaign.
- The plot involves the romantic relationship between Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson during the 1960s space race.
- Director Greg Berlanti brings a mix of romance, screwball comedy, and self-deprecation to the production.
- The film is being theatrically released by Apple in collaboration with Sony Pictures, promising an entertaining experience for viewers.
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
62 year old woman catfished by fake Gary Barlow on Facebook: A woman from Colchester was 'catfished' by a scam artist pretending to be Take That's ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/09/62-year-old-woman-catfished-fake-gary-barlow-facebook-20614844/
Quick Glance: 62-year-old Woman Duped by Fake Gary Barlow on Facebook
- A 62-year-old woman named Janet Smith was tricked by a scam artist pretending to be Gary Barlow from Take That.
- After persuading the fake Gary to reveal his true identity, it turned out to be a 24-year-old man from Nigeria.
- Smith has decided to warn others about online scammers after learning that the scammer asked her for money, claiming to love her.
- She highlighted the risk older people face when adding fake celebrities on social media, emphasizing the potential financial losses and damage to celebrities' reputations.
Bodycam video released of police shooting boy, 15, who had toy gun: The Akron officer was seen trying to put a handcuff around the boy’s bleeding wrist
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/ohio-police-bodycam-teenager-toy-gun-b2526507.html
Airfare of the Day -Business Class- KLM London to Rio de Janeiro from £1,775: Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to KLM and their 3rd level business class ...
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Bergen, Norway to New York, USA for only €375 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Bergen, Norway to New York, USA for only €375 roundtrip with KLM and Delta Air Lines.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands to Montreal, Canada for only €334 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Montreal, Canada for only €334 roundtrip with ...
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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' May Not Be For Everyone, But It Is Not 'Cosplay': People are free not to like Beyoncé's yeehaw agenda, but her foray into country is ...
huffpost.com/entry/beyonce-cowboy-carter_n_660c3b2fe4b059f710631692
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
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/
Raila silent as Kenyans suffer amid medics strike, fake fertiliser scandal: Unlike in the past when Raila would have issued several statements and addressed ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001492922/raila-silent-as-kenyans-suffer-amid-medics-strike-fake-fertiliser-scandal
Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' May Not Be For Everyone, But It Is Not 'Cosplay': People are free not to like Beyoncé's yeehaw agenda, but her foray into country is ...
huffpost.com/entry/beyonce-cowboy-carter_n_660c3b2fe4b059f710631692
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.
Oslo, Norway to Buenos Aires, Argentina for only €204 one-way: Cheap flights from Oslo, Norway to Buenos Aires, Argentina for only €204 one-way with KLM and ...
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Security guard charged over forgetting to dispose of fake bomb after exercise: Durendran Vicknesh Venkatraman allegedly left his guardhouse at a building in Ang ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/security-guard-charged-leaving-guardhouse-fake-bomb-alarm-4252316
Glasgow, Scotland to Beijing, China for only £435 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Glasgow, Scotland to Beijing, China for only £435 roundtrip with KLM.
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Joe Rogan Says 'Hollywood Is Dead': "Oh, they're in trouble," said Rogan, who has been famously critical of Hollywood.
newsweek.com/joe-rogan-experience-hollywood-dead-ai-donnell-rawlings-2126-1885563
Review: KLM Crown Lounge Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): Detailed review of the KLM Crown Lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, which is open to business class ...
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'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
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/
Afrobeats star Davido threatens legal action over fake drug arrest story on April Fools' Day
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/04/davido-april-fools-day-fake-arrest/73201394007/
Democratic tactics against RFK Jr. are rattling his campaign: Recent digital and in-person protests have prompted the independent campaign to enact some evasive ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/03/rfk-jr-democrats-third-party-00150497
Airfare of the Day -Premium Comfort- KLM Milan to Hong Kong from 980€: Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to KLM and their 2nd level premium economy class ...
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Malawian man tried to buy perfume at Rand Show 'with fake US dollars': A 58-year-old, Malawian national John Gambi was arrested at the Rand Show in ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-04-malawian-man-tried-to-buy-perfume-at-rand-show-with-fake-us-dollars/
Scammers target Wirral mourners via baby's funeral: Chloe Goode said it was "absolutely disgusting" her daughter had been used in the fake post.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-68742307
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
Airplane pilot reveals why passengers 'should not be scared' of unnerving turbulence
nypost.com/2024/04/11/lifestyle/airplane-pilot-reveals-why-passengers-should-not-fear-turbulence/
Russia, Ukraine feud over ‘dangerous’ attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Kyiv accuses Moscow of spreading ‘fake’ information of an attack on Europe’s largest ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/8/russia-ukraine-feud-over-dangerous-attack-on-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant
Quick Glance: Drone Detonation Reported at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
- According to the notification sent to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a drone explosion occurred on the premises of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on April 7.
- The IAEA's observations suggest a consistent detonation, as mentioned in a post on X.
- No information was disclosed regarding the party responsible for launching the drone.
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/
Quick Glance: Trump Accused of Trying to 'Corrupt' 2016 Election in Hush-Money Trial
- A prosecutor alleged that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.
- The defense argued that Trump was 'innocent' and attacked the integrity of the former Trump confidant who is now the government's star witness.
- The opening statements provided the 12-person jury and the public with a roadmap to understand the allegations in the case and Trump's expected defenses.
- Prosecutors emphasized the gravity of the case by framing it as about election interference and sought to address criticism that the case lacks the grievous allegations present in Trump's other three cases.
#Inverness, Scotland to New York, USA for only £302 roundtrip with KLM & Delta #Travel
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China behind fake accounts polling US voters on domestic political issues: Microsoft
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Din Tai Fung in Australia fined over $3.5m for underpaying employees, reporting fake wages
straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/din-tai-fung-in-australia-fined-over-35m-for-underpaying-employees-reporting-fake-wages
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/
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/
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: Uncovering the World of AI-Generated Media
- The proliferation of AI-generated images and text is a growing concern on the internet, impacting users more than they realize.
- Experts caution about the impact of synthetic media on decision-making processes and society.
- Despite the potential for beneficial applications of generative AI, the lack of oversight necessitates consumers to verify content authenticity.
- There are techniques to detect fake images and videos, such as identifying details like flawed hand positions, inconsistent eye reflections, and incoherent backgrounds.
'The Signing': What to know about the Arizona attorney general's 2020 election probe
abcnews.go.com/US/signing-arizona-attorney-generals-2020-election-probe/story
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
'The Signing': What to know about the Arizona attorney general's 2020 election probe
abcnews.go.com/US/signing-arizona-attorney-generals-2020-election-probe/story
‘It taught me about brainwashing’: how reality show stars fell for a fake Prince Harry
theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/19/it-taught-me-about-brainwashing-how-reality-show-stars-fell-for-a-fake-prince-harry
Quick Glance: Harry and Meghan Face Conundrum Over Balmoral Invitation
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could find themselves in a complicated situation, according to an expert, if King Charles invites them to join the Royal Family at Balmoral.
- It is expected that King Charles will extend an invitation to Harry and Meghan to visit the Scottish retreat this year, as it is customary for the monarch to invite family members during the holiday season.
- Royal expert and author Tom Quinn suggests that an invitation to the retreat could present a 'difficult' situation for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
- King Charles has reportedly extended an olive branch to Prince Harry and Meghan by 'hinting' at a visit to Balmoral this summer to improve relationships within the Royal family.
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
Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election: MUMBAI — In fake videos that have gone viral online, two of India's A-lister ...
asiaone.com/asia/deepfakes-bollywood-stars-spark-worries-ai-meddling-india-election
Crooks make fake Cadbury Dairy Milk bars - full of cannabis: Police said the bars - seized in a raid in South Yorkshire - 'could easily be mistaken for ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/crooks-make-fake-cadbury-dairy-29038180
Glen Powell Surprised Richard Linklater with 'Hit Man' Characters: 'Hit Man' star Glen Powell said that he relished the chance to surprise Richard ...
indiewire.com/news/general-news/glen-powell-surprised-richard-linklater-with-hit-man-characters-1234975461/
Using AI to detect AI-generated deepfakes can work for audio — but not always: Now that people can easily create real-sounding voices with artificial ...
npr.org/2024/04/05/1241446778/deepfake-audio-detection
Quick Glance: Teachers Utilizing AI for Essay Grading: Ethical Concerns
- Teachers are utilizing AI tools to grade essays, with experts raising ethical concerns.
- The integration of AI is reshaping education, offering benefits like automation but also posing risks such as accuracy issues and plagiarism.
- Educators and students are leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Writable, and Grammarly for grading papers and providing feedback.
- Ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI for writing feedback or grading assignments are being addressed as schools establish guidelines.
What are symptoms of fake Botox illness? What to know about CDC warning: Warnings about fake Botox injections given by people not trained to give the shots are ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fake-botox-cdc-warnings-symptoms-rcna148197
What are symptoms of fake Botox illness? What to know about CDC warning: Warnings about fake Botox injections given by people not trained to give the shots are ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fake-botox-cdc-warnings-symptoms-rcna148197
Forging certificates: BTEB ex-chairman Ali to be quizzed tomorrow: Detectives will interrogate Ali Akbar Khan, former chairman of Bangladesh Technical Education ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/forging-certificates-bteb-ex-chairman-ali-be-quizzed-tomorrow-3592756
Drivers warned over parking ticket scams causing 'distress': Parking scams involving fake QR codes, apps and false websites surged last year
birminghammail.co.uk/motoring/motoring-news/drivers-warned-over-parking-ticket-29033642
Rohit Sharma denies meeting Dravid and Agarkar over T20 World Cup selection: 'Everything is fake'
firstpost.com/firstcricket/sports-news/rohti-sharma-t20-world-cup-meeting-fake-13761101.html
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
Russians jam sat-navs on British holiday flights: The jamming technology is ‘extremely dangerous’, experts warn
thetimes.co.uk/article/russians-jam-sat-navs-on-british-holiday-flights-36h22cn0k
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All the times Victoria Beckham wasn't posh – in the best way possible: As Victoria Beckham celebrates her 50th birthday, we revisit all the times the Spice Girls ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/17/times-victoria-beckham-wasnt-posh-best-way-possible-20653900/
Quick Glance: Victoria Beckham celebrates 50th birthday with nostalgic Vogue throwback
- Victoria Beckham amazed fans with a variety of vintage and current photos to mark her 50th birthday.
- The nostalgic Vogue throwback resonated with fans by showcasing the pals all looking fresh-faced when they first made their debut.
Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election: In fake videos that have gone viral online, two of India's A-lister Bollywood actors ...
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Yankees' Nestor Cortés told by MLB his pump-fake pitch is illegal: Cortés' attempt didn't fool Andrés Giménez, who fouled off the pitch.
sports.yahoo.com/yankees-nestor-cortes-told-by-mlb-his-pump-fake-pitch-is-illegal-154705214.html
Crypto users fooled by fake Elizabeth Warren letter proposing crypto tax: Amid skepticism on social media platforms, many crypto users seemed to refuse to accept ...
cointelegraph.com/news/elizabeth-warren-fake-letter-crypto-tax
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
Shannon Matthews’ kidnapper Michael Donovan dies 16 years after hoax abduction: The terrified schoolgirl was later found under his bed
birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/shannon-matthews-kidnapper-michael-donovan-29011748
Taylor Swift fans scammed for over $1.2 million for Eras Tour tickets, bank says
wionews.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-fans-scamed-for-ovber-12-million-for-eras-tour-tickets-bank-says-712552
N-Desethyletonitazene found in fake diazepam tablet in Wellington: A highly synthetic opioid has been found in a fake diazepam tablet in Wellington and is ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/n-desethyletonitazene-found-in-fake-diazepam-tablet-in-wellington/5FTDT57AYFEILGPOWOOLYZCI4E/
Jhayco Slams Mora and Accuses J Balvin of Stealing His Creative Concepts During Instagram Live Rant
rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/jhayco-mora-j-balvin-feud-instagram-live-1235008287/
Ex-CEO of 'unicorn' app startup HeadSpin heads to jail after BS'ing investors: Lachwani faked it but didn't make it
theregister.com/2024/04/22/ceo_headspin_prison/
Teen, shot by Akron officer, is charged with carrying a fake gun: Tavion Koonce-Williams, 15, is accused of possessing a facsimile firearm, a first-degree ...
cleveland.com/crime/2024/04/teen-shot-by-akron-officer-is-charged-with-carrying-a-fake-gun.html
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A rubber fish mullet toss? PETA looks to change Flora-Bama’s iconic beach tradition
al.com/news/2024/04/a-rubber-fish-mullet-toss-peta-looks-to-change-flora-bamas-iconic-beach-tradition.html
Capcom Will Hire Your Dragon's Dogma 2 Pawn If Nobody Else Does: Capcom sometimes creates fake players to make it look like your main Pawn’s getting lots of work
kotaku.com/dragons-dogma-2-main-pawn-hired-fake-player-capcom-1851385324
Laufey fans miss sold-out Houston show because of fake tickets: Hundreds of fans turned away from Grammy winner Laufey's sold-out show at 713 Music Hall in ...
houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/music/article/laufey-houston-show-fake-tickets-713-music-hall-19414578.php
Hackers attempted to trick LastPass employee with cloned voice of CEO: Bad actors targeted a LastPass employee with fake WhatsApp messages, going as far as ...
techspot.com/news/102667-hackers-attempted-trick-lastpass-employee-cloned-voice-ceo.html
Got a Phone Call From LastPass? Hang Up, It's a Phishing Scam: The scheme combines a fake email and a human caller pretending to be a LastPass employee.
pcmag.com/news/got-a-phone-call-from-lastpass-hang-up-its-a-phishing-scam
BSE cautions against fake videos of MD & CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy: It is important to note that the BSE MD & CEO does not initiate or endorse any such ...
financialexpress.com/market/bse-cautions-against-fake-videos-of-md-amp-ceo-sundararaman-ramamurthy-3461328/
Tesco shoppers targeted by £500 gift card scam email: The scam email, claiming to be from Tesco, offers shoppers the chance to claim a £500 gift card
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24268939.tesco-shoppers-targeted-500-gift-card-scam-email/
NAFDAC receives N1.7bn fake drugs seized by Customs for analyses - Healthwise: The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has received ...
healthwise.punchng.com/nafdac-receives-n1-7bn-fake-drugs-seized-by-customs-for-analyses/
Ranveer Singh warns fans against deepfakes as video with political message goes viral
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-warns-fans-against-deepfakes-as-video-with-political-message-goes-viral-101713529754817.html
Taylor Swift: British fans scammed more than a million euros: Hundreds of UK fans of Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Beyoncé have been scammed by fake adverts and ...
euronews.com/culture/2024/04/17/taylor-swift-british-fans-scammed-over-a-million-euros
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