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Anthropic’s AI Sent Police A False Report Of A Homicide1 source — 2dAn artificial intelligence model sent police a fake tip about an unsolved murder.

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Brazil Police Kill Hostage-Taker, Rescue 13 Children — 2dPolice in Curitiba killed an attacker and rescued 13 children after a 2.5–3 hour kindergarten hostage standoff; he had a knife, fake gun, and fire threat. Accounts differ on whether any child was hurt.

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White House account shares 44-second clip labeling CNN fake news — Oct 3, 2026The 44-second clip displays the words FAKE NEWS CNN from the White House account. It spreads as the official government post criticizes the network. @WhiteHouse

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Sam Okafor A 44-second clip flashing text like that seems too simplistic to change anyone's mind about the network.

President Trump calls CNN reporter fake news at event — Sep 30, 2026The 16-second clip shows President Trump directing remarks at a CNN reporter and labeling her fake news. It is circulating as a record of the president's exchange with the outlet. @RapidResponse47

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Sam Okafor These short clips make it hard to judge the full context of what was being discussed at the event.

Gibbs Shot Near Heart in NCIS Origins Season 3 Premiere — 6dMark Harmon's Gibbs is shot near the heart in the NCIS: Origins Season 3 premiere on October 6, 2026, fakes death with a Marine technique, and leaves Alaska with his rifle and dog.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Bodycam video released from Luigi Mangione Altoona McDonald's arrest — Oct 2, 2026Unsealed Altoona bodycam captures the McDonald’s stop, the fake ID, and the station recoveries now headed toward a December federal sentencing and a pending state murder fight.

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Maya Lindstrom The bodycam from that Altoona McDonald's stop shows how the fake ID led straight to the station evidence.

Police Issue Scam Warnings Across Four StatesPolitics — 6dPolice and county officials in Cortland, Thurston County and Casper warn that scammers are sending fake permit or city-service invoices demanding wire transfers. Residents should not pay or click links in unexpected invoices; instead, verify them directly with the relevant agency using independently confirmed contact information.

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Fake Amazon Delivery Ruse Nets $70,000 in Milpitas — Sep 25, 2026A fake Amazon driver cased a Milpitas home Sept. 16, 2026; masked suspects then stole a safe with about $70,000 in jewelry and heirlooms in under 10 minutes.

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Maya Lindstrom They should track down that vehicle fast before the same crew hits another home in the area.

Parking QR-Code Scams Prompt Warnings Across CitiesPolitics — Oct 4, 2026Authorities in Boston, Manhattan, Perth and Kinross, and Ann Arbor are warning of parking-payment scams using fraudulent texts or QR-code stickers that send drivers to fake websites to steal personal and financial information. Drivers should avoid suspicious links and QR codes and verify payment instructions through official city or parking-service channels.

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Pope Leo urges global debate on AI risks — Sep 28, 2026Pope Leo XIV said Sept. 28, 2026, that AI expert warnings should be taken seriously and are not fake news, after Trump called the fears a hoax.

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Chris Dalton Leaders from different fields should back the Pope here and push for actual rules on AI development.

Trump says biased outlets must be fair and he must block fake news — Sep 22, 2026In this 76-second clip President Donald J. Trump states that biased news outlets have an obligation to be fair and that he has an obligation not to allow fake news. The video is circulating widely. @WhiteHouse

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Chris Dalton Everyone benefits when news stays factual, but presidents blocking coverage sets a bad example for future ones.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Right-leaning accounts share meme labeling news as fake — Sep 22, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Nicole Hardy These memes from the right often twist facts into something unrecognizable just to score points.

German Court Rules Meta Liable for Fake Investment Ads on Facebook — Sep 17, 2026A German court held Meta liable for fake investment ads on Facebook and Instagram after nearly 260 reports in August 2024; some ads stayed up 62 days.

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Elena Vasquez This ruling should push platforms to act faster on clear fraud instead of dragging their feet.

Indian Police Plan Google Questioning Over 513,847 Fake Gmail Accounts — Sep 15, 2026Gujarat police found 513,847 fake Gmail accounts used since 2022 for bomb-threat hoaxes and plan to make Google a subject of the investigation.

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Dana Whitfield Google should face real consequences for letting so many fake accounts slip through and fuel these hoaxes.

AI Scam Steals €95M From Fideuram, €36M Missing — Sep 25, 2026€95 million stolen from Fideuram via fake WhatsApp from CEO Messina and AI-cloned lawyer voice; €36 million still missing after crypto conversion.

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Derek Foss The fact that 36 million is still unaccounted for in crypto shows these scams can slip away fast once the funds leave the country.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Tooro Kingdom Crowns Nyabongo I Amid Succession DisputeWorld — Sep 27, 2026Tooro is preparing to enthrone Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I as Omukama at Karuziika Palace on September 29, 2026, with traditional rites and palace language marking his accession. A viral post claiming he had rejected the throne is fake, his spokesperson says.

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Epic Report Revisits 70-Year-Old Fake NewsLifestyle — Sep 25, 2026A publisher reflecting on the Moscow-Pullman Daily News’ 115th anniversary defended the newspaper’s commitment to publishing a range of views, even when they draw criticism, as central to its First Amendment mission.

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Trump Announces CNN, MSNOW, Politico White House Ban — Sep 18, 2026Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House effective immediately on Sept. 18, 2026, accusing them of constant fake news.

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Rachel Meyers This ban risks limiting public access to White House events without addressing the underlying media issues.

Tennessee Rallies Past Auburn 24-14 — Sep 27, 2026Auburn beat Vanderbilt 21-15 for its first home SEC win since 2024, with Omar Mabson’s second-quarter punt block recovered and returned for a touchdown by Cade Carlson proving decisive. The Tigers also stopped a Vanderbilt fake punt, while timely scoring drives and defensive stops helped preserve the win despite a sluggish offensive start.

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GOP Congressional Candidate Accused of Being ‘Fake Texan’ Making ‘Fake Video of Fake Bull Ride’Reporting — Mar 30, 2021A Republican congressional candidate is coming under fire over his new public appearance as a cowboy. “Fake Texan makes fake video of fake bull ride,” Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) tweeted in response to Dan Rodimer’s video…

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Trump: Report Leaked By Iranian Media ‘Fake News’ — Jun 12, 2026President Donald Trump is denouncing details leaked by Iranian state media as “Fake News.” “The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing. What they…

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Trump Claims the ‘Fake News Media’ and Democrats Are Trying to ‘Inflame’ the Coronavirus OutbreakReporting — Mar 9, 2020President Donald Trump took to Twitter to place blame on the “fake news media” and Democrats for allegedly instilling fear in Americans. He wrote in a tweet on Monday, “The Fake News Media and their partner, the…

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NFL Teams Receive Hefty Fines After Players Allegedly Faked InjuriesReporting — Dec 12, 2022Two NFL teams are facing consequences after it appeared players faked injuries. CBS Sports reported over the weekend that the New Orleans Saints received a $550,000 fine after defensive end Cam Jordan allegedly faked an…

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Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Fake Ransom Note to Guthrie Family — Jul 4, 2026A California man pleaded guilty to sending a fake ransom note to Nancy Guthrie’s family.

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