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Meteorologists Get Death Threats as Hurricane Milton Conspiracy Theories Thrive: It's their job to warn residents about destructive storms — but political ...
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Tracking the disinfo on Macron's 'cocaine use' in Ukraine: Unsubstantiated claims of supposed cocaine use by French President Emmanuel Macron and German ...
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Tracking the disinfo on Macron's 'cocaine use' in Ukraine
South African President Calls Out Trump: ‘I’m Sorry I Don’t Have a Plane to Give You’
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South African President Calls Out Trump: ‘I’m Sorry I Don’t Have a Plane ...
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Trump Misuses Congo Footage in South Africa Claim
A February 2025 Reuters video from Goma, Congo was falsely shown by Trump as proof of white South African farmer killings.
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  • Trump displayed an image during a meeting with President Ramaphosa that he claimed showed murdered white farmers in South Africa.

  • The photo originated from a Reuters video filmed in February 2025 in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, amid clashes with M23 rebels.
  • "In view of all the world, President Trump used my image, used what I filmed in DRC to try to convince President Ramaphosa that in his country, white people are being killed by Black people."— Djaffar Al Katanty, Reuters video journalist, on Trump's use of his footage.
  • The footage actually depicts humanitarian workers handling body bags of conflict victims in Congo, not South Africa.

  • This misleading use of imagery was employed in the White House to support unfounded allegations of violence against white South Africans.
Why Israel is so determined to keep the world's media out of Gaza: Israel has closed off the Gaza Strip to foreign journalists, blinding the global public and ...
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Why Israel is so determined to keep the world's media out of Gaza
Trump showed Ramaphosa a photo from DRC as proof of ‘White genocide’ in South Africa
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Trump showed Ramaphosa a photo from DRC as proof of ‘White genocide’ in ...
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Misused Footage of White Farmers Originated in DRC
Footage from February 2025 shows mass burials in Goma after M23 rebel attacks, wrongly linked to South Africa by Trump.
Key Facts11h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • President Trump displayed an image incorrectly claimed to show mass killings of white South African farmers.

  • The footage actually depicts a mass burial in the Democratic Republic of Congo following conflict with M23 rebels in Goma.
  • "In view of all the world, President Trump used my image, used what I filmed in the DRC to try to convince President Ramaphosa that in his country, white people are being killed by black people."— Djaffar Al Katanty, Reuters video journalist, commenting on Trump's use of his footage.
  • The image was shared during a meeting with President Ramaphosa by a conservative American website discussing regional tensions.

  • The Reuters journalist who filmed the original video expressed shock at its misrepresentation by Trump.
Sussan Ley's office says Bridget McKenzie made false claims about cabinet solidarity
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Sussan Ley's office says Bridget McKenzie made false claims about cabinet ...
Trump Wants to Defund a System That Monitors Hurricanes: Trump's budget cut would leave boaters, anglers and forecasters scrambling for info about tsunamis ...
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Trump Wants to Defund a System That Monitors Hurricanes
US launches unit to target DEI policies at colleges with civil fraud probes: The United States announced on Monday the formation of a new unit that will crack ...
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US launches unit to target DEI policies at colleges with civil fraud ...
Tommy Robinson set to be released from prison in days after sentence reduced: Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was jailed in October after ...
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Tommy Robinson set to be released from prison in days after sentence ...
Mchunu says claims of white genocide in South Africa are false and unfounded: The minister was speaking in Pretoria, where he announced the 4th quarter crime ...
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Mchunu says claims of white genocide in South Africa are false and ...
Watch Live: NOAA's 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast predicts above-normal number of storms
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Watch Live: NOAA's 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast predicts ...
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Key FactsRafale vs F-16: A Clash of Air Superiority
May 08 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • India utilized Rafale jets armed with Scalp missiles and Hammer precision bombs during Operation Sindoor to strike nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

  • The Rafale is a 4.5-generation aircraft from Dassault Aviation, while the F-16, developed by Lockheed Martin, is a fourth-generation fighter.
  • "Justice is served: Indian Army on striking terror camps in Pakistan, PoK under Operation Sindoor"— Indian Army on the Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror camps in Pakistan.
  • In air combat capabilities, the Rafale surpasses the F-16, particularly with the Meteor missile, which has a longer range.

  • Pakistan faces maintenance challenges with its F-16 fleet, while India has no such constraints with its Rafale jets, highlighting the anticipated aerial confrontation.
Trump claims without evidence that celebrities were paid to endorse Harris: President urges ‘major investigation’ of Beyoncé, Oprah, Bruce Springsteen and others ...
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Trump claims without evidence that celebrities were paid to endorse Harris
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Trump Demands Probe into Harris Celebrity Endorsements
Trump claims without proof that Harris paid stars millions for campaign support during the 2024 election cycle.
Key FactsMay 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Donald Trump announced plans for a major investigation into celebrity endorsements received by Kamala Harris in the 2024 campaign.

  • He alleged without evidence that Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, Oprah Winfrey, and others were compensated for their backing.
  • IT’S NOT LEGAL! For these unpatriotic 'entertainers,' this was just a CORRUPT & UNLAWFUL way to capitalize on a broken system.— Donald Trump regarding the alleged payments to celebrities endorsing Kamala Harris.
  • Representatives for the celebrities denied these claims, explaining payments were made to production companies for event services.

  • Harris’ campaign spent over one million dollars on Beyoncé’s and Winfrey’s production companies without directly paying the celebrities.
Oklahoma high school standards push 2020 election misinformation: The new standards raised red flags even among state School Superintendent Ryan Walters’ fellow ...
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Oklahoma high school standards push 2020 election misinformation
Elon Musk’s DOGE Deletes Dozens of Claims of Cost-Cutting After Investigation Reveals They Are False
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Deletes Dozens of Claims of Cost-Cutting After ...
Fake Euronews video alleging Romania election meddling spreads online: A doctored video using Euronews' logo falsely claims Romania cautioned France over ...
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Fake Euronews video alleging Romania election meddling spreads online
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Key FactsModi's Clear Message to Pakistan at Adampur Air Base
May 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur air base in Punjab on May 13, meeting with military personnel engaged in recent conflicts with Pakistan.

  • The S-400 air defense system was prominently displayed during his visit, signaling a strong message to Pakistan amidst cross-border shelling and drone attacks.
  • "The merciless killing of innocent citizens in front of their family and their children on the basis of their religion was a very gruesome face of terror and cruelty."— PM Modi expressing sorrow over the Pahalgam terror attack, highlighting the brutality of the violence.
  • Modi also addressed the brutal attacks on civilians, denouncing such acts that threaten the nation's harmony.

  • His visit and support for the armed forces emphasize India's resolve to remain strong in the current situation.
Trump peddles false conspiracy theories tying Clintons to several deaths: Donald Trump has made thousands of false claims about his political opponents across ...
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Trump peddles false conspiracy theories tying Clintons to several deaths
Trump’s egg price fiction has suddenly become reality: For months, President Donald Trump has falsely claimed that egg prices are tumbling. It wasn’t true then ...
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Trump’s egg price fiction has suddenly become reality
ANC upbeat about upcoming meeting between Ramaphosa and Trump: Ramaphosa is expected to meet Trump at the White House in a high-stakes mission on Wednesday.
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ANC upbeat about upcoming meeting between Ramaphosa and Trump
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Key FactsRamaphosa Urges ANC to Restore Public Trust Before Elections
May 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasizes that the party has significant work to do ahead of next year's local government elections.

  • He urges members to regain public trust as the party has seen a decline in voter support.
  • We are going to the local government elections next year and comrades, let's face it, because this is what often happens. We will appoint and elect people because so and so does not have a job and has no clue whatsoever about what should happen in local government. And we just take this person, him or her, like you would take me to go and play in the World Cup, knowing that I will fail.— Cyril Ramaphosa, ANC president, addressing party officials during their provincial executive committee induction in the Northern Cape.
  • Ramaphosa highlights the importance of branch leaders being rooted in their communities to understand citizens' needs.

  • He warns that members who fail to comply will be held accountable.
Ong Ye Kung, Chee Hong Tat send lawyers’ letters to Facebook user over allegations they condoned Su Haijin's illegal activities
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Ong Ye Kung, Chee Hong Tat send lawyers’ letters to Facebook user over ...
Pakistan nuclear radiation leak: Global watchdog IAEA refutes rumours: In early May, India and Pakistan exchanged mutual strikes; in parallel ...
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Pakistan nuclear radiation leak: Global watchdog IAEA refutes rumours
Oklahoma education standards say students must identify 2020 election 'discrepancies'
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Key FactsOklahoma Education Standards Focus on 2020 Election Discrepancies
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • New academic standards in Oklahoma require students to identify "discrepancies" in the 2020 election results based on unfounded claims about the voting process.

  • Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters has championed the standards, which were enacted by the Republican-controlled Legislature despite concerns from some party members.
  • "These new standards will ensure that kids have an accurate and comprehensive view of historical events, while also reinforcing the values that make our country great."— Ryan Walters, Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction, said this at a February State Board of Education meeting.
  • Critics argue that the standards do not promote critical thinking, but instead reinforce false narratives, undermining public confidence in the electoral process.

  • While the standards are set to take effect next school year, a lawsuit from a former Republican attorney general could delay their implementation.
Romania accuses Russia of interference in Sunday's presidential runoff: The authorities pointed to a fake video that falsely claimed that French troops stationed ...
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Romania accuses Russia of interference in Sunday's presidential runoff
The history behind Trump’s offer of refugee status to White South Africans: The Trump administration is resettling Afrikaners in the United States after halting ...
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The history behind Trump’s offer of refugee status to White South Africans
Operation Sindoor LIVE: India releases time-stamped images of undamaged air bases to debunk Pak propaganda
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Operation Sindoor LIVE: India releases time-stamped images of undamaged ...
Elon Musk's AI Grok floods X with false white genocide claims in South Africa: X's AI Grok has sparked outrage by repeatedly linking unrelated queries to claims ...
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Elon Musk's AI Grok floods X with false white genocide claims in South ...
MAGA Immediately Turns Biden’s Cancer Into Another Conspiracy: Hours after Biden’s cancer diagnosis was announced, conservatives raised their eyebrows at what ...
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MAGA Immediately Turns Biden’s Cancer Into Another Conspiracy
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Trump Alleges Biden Allies Exploited His Decline
Over 8 million illegal immigrants reportedly entered the US during Biden’s term amid concerns over his health and administration’s actions.
Key FactsMay 21 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Trump claimed that individuals in Biden’s administration took advantage of the former president’s cognitive decline to implement open border policies.

  • He insisted that Biden himself opposed such policies, attributing them instead to his allies’ destructive intentions.
  • Something very severe should happen to these Treasonous Thugs that wanted to destroy our Country, but couldn’t, because I came along.— Donald Trump regarding those in Biden's administration who allegedly took advantage of his cognitive impairment.
  • During Biden’s tenure, more than 8 million undocumented immigrants crossed into the United States, predominantly via the southern border.

  • Trump called for severe consequences for those he labeled as traitorous actors who endangered the nation.
IAF's Shivangi Singh is Safe and On Duty - Contrary to False Claims Circulating Online
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IAF's Shivangi Singh is Safe and On Duty - Contrary to False Claims ...
India requests additional S-400 missiles from Russia: Report: Strategic Security: India requests fresh batch of S-400 missiles from Russia after Pakistan’s false ...
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India requests additional S-400 missiles from Russia: Report
President Trump ambushes South Africa's president with false claims of "white genocide" in a tense Oval Office meeting
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President Trump ambushes South Africa's president with false claims of ...
Almost 50 white Afrikaners on board flight to US as part of resettlement programme
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Almost 50 white Afrikaners on board flight to US as part of resettlement ...
Smog of war: Why Indian media misled its public in the conflict with Pakistan: On the night of 8 May, India launched a stunning offensive on Pakistan ...
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Smog of war: Why Indian media misled its public in the conflict with ...
Justice Dept. to Use False Claims Act to Pursue Institutions Over DEI Efforts: The department’s use of the law is all but certain to be met with legal challenges ...
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Justice Dept. to Use False Claims Act to Pursue Institutions Over DEI ...
RFK Jr. Just Admitted He's Not Very Good At His Job: “I don’t think people should be taking medical advice from me,” Kennedy said during a House subcommittee ...
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RFK Jr. Just Admitted He's Not Very Good At His Job
NY Times publisher warns of ‘anti-press campaign,’ misinformation: The publisher of The New York Times is warning about what he says is a trend of misinformation ...
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NY Times publisher warns of ‘anti-press campaign,’ misinformation
Nottinghamshire plumber bagged £47k Covid loan after falsely inflating company accounts
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Nottinghamshire plumber bagged £47k Covid loan after falsely inflating ...
Fox News accuses Smartmatic executives of deleting evidence amid 2020 defamation lawsuit
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Fox News accuses Smartmatic executives of deleting evidence amid 2020 ...
Musk's xAI blames 'unauthorised' tweak for 'white genocide' posts: The chatbot, developed by Musk's company xAI, ignited controversy this week by answering ...
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Musk's xAI blames 'unauthorised' tweak for 'white genocide' posts
Afghan defence ministry rejects Pak claims about Indian missile strikes: Afghanistan missile strike claim: Afghanistan and India reject Pakistan's claims of ...
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Afghan defence ministry rejects Pak claims about Indian missile strikes
ANC condemns US refugee status for Afrikaners, calls claims baseless: The ANC's firm rejection of US refugee status for Afrikaners raises critical questions ...
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ANC condemns US refugee status for Afrikaners, calls claims baseless
DOJ targeting DEI campus initiatives under fraud law: The Department of Justice on Monday announced a new initiative aimed at going after university campuses for ...
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DOJ targeting DEI campus initiatives under fraud law
FEMA makes late push to bolster hurricane preparedness, but effort may be too little, too late, officials say
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FEMA makes late push to bolster hurricane preparedness, but effort may be ...
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FEMA Cancels Strategy Days Before Hurricane Season
Less than two weeks before Atlantic hurricane season, FEMA withdraws its 2022-2026 plan and plans a new 2026-2030 strategy.
Key FactsMay 22 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson revoked the agency’s 2022-2026 strategic plan shortly before hurricane season started.

  • The plan was considered essential for coordinated disaster response, and its removal risks fragmented operations.
  • "Without it, there are just a bunch of offices doing whatever they feel like doing."— A FEMA official described the strategic plan as the agency's 'organizational backbone.'
  • A new strategy focused exclusively on legally mandated tasks is being developed for 2026-2030 under Richardson’s leadership.

  • The Office of Resilience Strategy was disbanded, reducing FEMA’s capacity for preventative infrastructure measures.
Fact check: Trump makes more false claims about Canada in advance of meeting with prime minister
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Fact check: Trump makes more false claims about Canada in advance of ...
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Key FactsCarney Challenges Trump's Takeover Talks on Canada
May 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • President Trump reiterated provocative takeover remarks about Canada during a meeting with Prime Minister Carney.

  • Carney rejected Trump's suggestions, asserting that Canada is not for sale, just like the White House.
  • "As you know from the real estate business: There are places that will never be for sale."— Mark Carney, in response to Trump's provocations about a possible takeover of Canada.
  • Despite Trump's friendly comments about bilateral relations, tensions in the trade dispute persisted.

  • Carney, who had previously opposed Trump, highlighted that while Canada benefits from the U.S., a fairer trade relationship is necessary.
From S-400 to BrahMos missile base: India EXPOSES Pakistan’s misinformation campaign after announcing ceasefire
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From S-400 to BrahMos missile base: India EXPOSES Pakistan’s ...
Above-normal Atlantic hurricane season expected, warn NOAA, NWS: Federal forecasters predicted an unusually heavy hurricane season at a briefing in New Orleans ...
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Above-normal Atlantic hurricane season expected, warn NOAA, NWS
New media literacy lessons aim to tackle crushing civics results: The governor-general says misinformation is the scourge of our times — and Australia's future ...
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New media literacy lessons aim to tackle crushing civics results
‘We’re still living with the aftermath’: Floridians brace for fresh hurricane season
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‘We’re still living with the aftermath’: Floridians brace for fresh ...
'Reckless Lunatic': Trump Critics Flabbergasted By His Latest Pick For A Crucial Post
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'Reckless Lunatic': Trump Critics Flabbergasted By His Latest Pick For A ...
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Key FactsTrump Appoints Jeanine Pirro as Interim US Attorney
May 08 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Donald Trump has appointed Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, following the withdrawal of Ed Martin's nomination.

  • Pirro, a long-time Trump ally and former prosecutor, will succeed Martin, whose nomination failed due to lack of Senate support.
  • "These hungry, tired, cold, defeated soldiers knew that it was their moment to stand up and fight for freedom. To many, Jan. 6 is such a moment."— Jeanine Pirro, comparing Trump's call to disrupt Congress' certification of the 2020 election results to the Revolutionary War.
  • Trump praised Pirro's credentials and her historic role as the first woman to hold various legal positions in New York, while also noting her defense of him amid political controversies.

  • Pirro will be working in an office that often handles high-profile cases and has previously voiced strong opinions on political matters, including her support for Trump's unfounded election fraud claims.
DHS inserts staffers at FEMA in major shakeup before hurricane season: The Department of Homeland Security is inserting more than a half-dozen of its officials ...
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DHS inserts staffers at FEMA in major shakeup before hurricane season
Former New York state trooper pleads guilty to faking his own shooting: MINEOLA, N.Y. — A former New York state trooper pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges that ...
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Former New York state trooper pleads guilty to faking his own shooting
NOAA forecasts above-average Atlantic hurricane season: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters predict between six and 10 hurricanes ...
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NOAA forecasts above-average Atlantic hurricane season
Florida Democrat: FEMA ‘is going to fail this summer’: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) warned on Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is ...
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Florida Democrat: FEMA ‘is going to fail this summer’
Benefits cheat who claimed she was immobile caught playing badminton and driving: Maria Krawiec, 70, falsely claimed £50,000 in Employment Support Allowance and ...
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Benefits cheat who claimed she was immobile caught playing badminton and ...
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Key FactsFraudster Jailed for Falsely Claiming Benefits
May 05 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Maria Krawiec, 70, was convicted of fraud after exaggerating her disabilities to claim benefits.

  • Surveillance revealed she played badminton, drove her car, and frequently attended the gym despite her claims of immobility.
  • Obviously, you’ve committed a very serious offence. You claimed your mobility was significantly compromised and that wasn’t true.— Sheriff Valerie Mays during sentencing.
  • Krawiec received £50,000 in benefits while misleading officials and only repaid £292.36.

  • The court sentenced her to 14 months in prison to deter similar offenses.
This Tornado Mayhem Is a Warning: As hurricane season looms, the effects of DOGE cuts on the U.S. forecasting and alert system are a new menace.
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This Tornado Mayhem Is a Warning
"That's a handkerchief": France rejects cocaine rumors surrounding Macron: An actually harmless picture surrounding three top European politicians shows the ...
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‘No doubt there is genocide’: Divided Afrikaners respond to Trump’s controversial remarks at Nampo fair
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‘No doubt there is genocide’: Divided Afrikaners respond to Trump’s ...
Poland to try suspect in alleged Russian plot to assassinate Zelensky: Polish prosecutors have indicted a man charged with allegedly planning to assist Russian ...
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Poland to try suspect in alleged Russian plot to assassinate Zelensky
Harvard draws the legal blueprint for how to fight back Trump's revenge campaign - Salon.com
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Harvard draws the legal blueprint for how to fight back Trump's ...
Two key trends suggest hurricane season may have a busy start: The Gulf of Mexico has recently warmed from a heat dome, and the Pacific is cooling ...
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Two key trends suggest hurricane season may have a busy start
Venezuela suspends flights from Colombia after arrests: Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said on Monday he has ordered flights from Colombia ...
reuters.com/world/americas/venezuela-minister-says-suspending-colombia-flights-after-arrests-2025-05-19/
Venezuela suspends flights from Colombia after arrests
How India fought Pakistan's drones and misinformation during Operation Sindoor: Airspace to cyberspace: How India fought swarms of drones, wave of misinformation ...
hindustantimes.com/india-news/how-india-fought-pakistans-drones-and-misinformation-during-operation-sindoor-101747230878974.html
How India fought Pakistan's drones and misinformation during Operation ...
FEMA 'not ready' for hurricane season, internal review finds: The secretary said on Wednesday there was no formal plan for the agency.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/fema-ready-hurricane-season-internal-review-finds/story
FEMA 'not ready' for hurricane season, internal review finds
Kash Patel Swerves Jan. 6 FBI Conspiracy Question, Ignoring DOJ’s Own Findings: Patel dodged when Fox News' Maria Bartiromo asked if the FBI "egged people on” ...
huffpost.com/entry/kash-patel-fbi-january-6-conspiracy_n_682a1b52e4b0bccd40f52184
Kash Patel Swerves Jan. 6 FBI Conspiracy Question, Ignoring DOJ’s Own ...
Oklahoma Schools Will Teach 2020 Election Conspiracy as Fact: Students will now be asked to “identify discrepancies” in the 2020 election results.
thedailybeast.com/oklahomas-new-school-curriculum-will-teach-the-2020-election-conspiracy-as-fact/
Oklahoma Schools Will Teach 2020 Election Conspiracy as Fact
Foreign-run accounts on X spread fake news about Syria, report finds: Foreign-based social media accounts on X have promoted misinformation about the situation ...
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Foreign-run accounts on X spread fake news about Syria, report finds
This project could put aviation conspiracy nuts out of business: A new effort to make flying cleaner is investigating how to reduce or eliminate the condensation ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/this-project-could-put-aviation-conspiracy-nuts-out-of-business-20250421-p5lt6o.html
This project could put aviation conspiracy nuts out of business