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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used a Pride Month event on Tuesday evening to announce his administration’s commitment to expanding services for LGBTQ+ communities, describing the nation’s largest city as a “haven” for people with alternative gender identities. The announcement included a pledge of $15 million in funding specifically…
The diplomatic relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron has evolved dramatically since their first encounter nearly a decade ago, and the complexities of their partnership will be front and center when world leaders gather next week for the G7 summit in the French lakeside resort…
Pakistan’s government has unveiled its latest budget proposal, marking a significant increase in defense spending while pulling back on development programs and offering limited tax relief to salaried employees. The announcement comes as the country grapples with economic challenges, rising living costs, and mounting regional security concerns. Finance Minister Muhammad…
Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela surprised political observers when he called a snap general election on 27th April, scheduling the vote for 30th May. The decision came a full year before his Labour Party administration’s term was set to conclude, triggering an urgent mobilization of election monitoring systems across the…
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has firmly refuted reports claiming that a cargo vessel carrying an Indian crew came under attack off the coast of Oman on Saturday morning, labeling the information as “false” and “baseless.” The controversy centered around the ship Liaki Freedom, which allegedly stopped responding to…
Ukraine has imposed a new wave of sanctions targeting Russian judges, media outlets, and organizations accused of participating in politically motivated legal proceedings against Ukrainian citizens and spreading Kremlin propaganda. The sanctions package encompasses 29 individuals and 17 legal entities, marking another step in Kyiv’s efforts to hold accountable those…
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A forthcoming webinar will examine the critical role of LGBTQ+ journalism in Latin America, bringing together prominent voices from the region to discuss how queer media outlets are combating misinformation and reshaping narratives about sexual and gender minorities across the continent. The online event, which will be conducted in Spanish with English interpretation available, comes at a time when LGBTQ+ communities throughout Latin America continue to face significant challenges in how they are portrayed by mainstream media. Despite growing visibility in recent years, misinformation, harmful stereotypes, and outright invisibility remain widespread problems that affect how these communities are understood and…
A photograph claiming to show a massive turnout at a Cockroach Janta Party protest in New Delhi has become the subject of widespread misinformation on social media, with users falsely claiming the image was artificially generated to inflate the party’s popularity. However, a detailed fact-check reveals a more complex picture…
Ukraine has imposed a sweeping new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities connected to the persecution of Ukrainian citizens in Russia and occupied territories. The measures, enacted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, take particular aim at those linked to the case of journalist Viktoria Roshchina, who died while held in…
FC Barcelona has taken decisive legal action against Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, announcing plans to file a lawsuit over inflammatory comments he made during a recent press conference. The move marks a significant escalation in tensions between Spain’s two most storied football clubs, potentially adding a legal dimension to…
Former reality television star Spencer Pratt, who recently finished third in Los Angeles’s mayoral primary election, has released a combative social media video claiming he possesses damaging recordings that could force one of the two remaining candidates to resign if elected. The announcement marks what Pratt calls “Phase III” of…
Philippine officials are crediting years of disaster-preparedness training for helping to minimize casualties after a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern region on Monday, marking one of the strongest tremors to hit the archipelago nation in half a century. The offshore quake, which originated near Sarangani province, claimed 46…
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OKLAHOMA CITY (July 31, 2025) – A Broken Arrow oral surgeon has agreed to pay over half a million dollars to settle allegations that he systematically defrauded Oklahoma’s Medicaid program through improper billing practices spanning more than three years. Dr. Rocky Cullens, who operates Stonewood Hills Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Inc.,…
Palestinian officials have strongly refuted recent U.S. military claims regarding an incident involving humanitarian aid in Gaza’s northern Khan Younis region, dismissing the allegations as part of what they describe as a coordinated disinformation effort. In a statement to Al Jazeera, the Gaza Media Office categorically denied accusations made by…
In a significant move against President Donald Trump’s trade policies, the U.S. Senate voted on October 29, 2025, to terminate tariffs on Canadian imports, part of a broader three-day legislative push to roll back the administration’s protectionist measures. The Senate approved Joint Resolution 77 with a 50-46 vote, officially “terminating…
Two U.S. Air Force nuclear security officers have pleaded guilty to making false statements following a shooting incident that led to the temporary suspension of Sig Sauer M18 pistols across multiple military branches. The incident, which occurred at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota, involved Senior Airmen Winston Reilly…
Puerto Rico’s Youth Lead the Way in Media Literacy and Information Access In Loíza, high school student Yosuel sought information about Hurricane María recovery funds. In Salinas, Coralis wanted details about solar panels on agricultural land. In Vieques, Adriana and Raisel inquired about construction projects for a sports complex and…
Religious seminaries in Pakistan face unwarranted criticism, says JUI-F leader Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has denounced what he calls a coordinated propaganda campaign against religious seminaries in Pakistan, claiming foreign interests are attempting to radicalize the country’s youth by turning them away from religious education. Speaking…
Two members of the U.S. Air Force’s nuclear security forces have pleaded guilty to making false statements following a shooting incident that temporarily halted the use of Sig Sauer M18 pistols across multiple military branches. The incident, which occurred in May 2023 at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota,…
Fox News has officially denied false claims regarding anchor Bret Baier’s son, confirming that widely circulated social media posts about the family halting medical treatment are completely fabricated. A misleading post appeared on Facebook on October 28, 2025, with the dramatic headline: “BREAKDOWN LIVE: Bret Baier Halts ALL Treatment for…
Amidst rising concerns over religious education in Pakistan, JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has accused external forces of waging a propaganda campaign against Islamic seminaries, claiming it aims to incite Pakistan’s youth against religious institutions. Speaking at the Tahafuz Madrasah Diniya Convention in Multan on Saturday, Rehman defended the role…
In a groundbreaking move toward understanding election interference, MIT management professor Sinan Aral has published new research establishing a framework for measuring social media’s impact on voting behavior. The study comes at a critical time when concerns about digital manipulation of democratic processes have reached unprecedented levels. Aral, a leading…
Justice Department Launches Unprecedented Use of False Claims Act to Target Civil Rights Violations In a major policy shift, the Department of Justice has announced plans to use the False Claims Act (FCA) to pursue organizations that violate federal civil rights laws while receiving government funds. The initiative, detailed in…
Viral Social Media Claim About Rachel Maddow Exposing Johnson’s Wife’s Financial Ties Proven False A fabricated story claiming MSNBC host Rachel Maddow exposed House Speaker Mike Johnson’s wife’s alleged connections to a suspicious LLC has been circulating widely on social media platforms, an investigation has found. The claim, which first…
