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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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Fact Check: False Claims Circulate About Trump Closing Liquor Stores and Banning Cannabis Unsubstantiated claims that President Donald Trump plans to close all liquor stores and ban cannabis after November 1 have spread rapidly across social media platforms in recent days. These rumors, which coincide with concerns about the government…
Northern Ireland Education Minister’s Israel Visit Sparks Political Controversy Northern Ireland’s education minister Paul Givan has drawn sharp criticism for his six-day tour of Israel, with the chair of Stormont’s Education Committee describing it as a “propaganda mission.” Nick Mathison of the Alliance Party questioned Givan’s judgment in accepting a…
Nine Oklahoma pharmacies will pay $157,000 to resolve allegations of fraudulently billing the state’s Medicaid program for unauthorized COVID-19 tests, according to a settlement announced by state officials on Tuesday. The pharmacies, including Apothecary Pharmacy, Cornwell Pharmacy, Cushing Family Pharmacy, R.T.’s Family Discount Pharmacy, Foster Corner Drug, Tiger Drug, Yale…
Country music star Luke Bryan recently opened up about the devastating loss of his sister Kelly Bryan Cheshire, who passed away suddenly in 2007 at age 39. During an October 29 appearance on CNN’s “All There Is” podcast with Anderson Cooper, Bryan shared rare details about the circumstances surrounding her…
Western Balkans Braces for “Colored Revolution” Disinformation Campaigns in November Security experts monitoring disinformation trends across the Western Balkans have issued a warning about anticipated flashpoint events likely to fuel false narratives throughout November 2025. The alert comes from the latest “Watch and Warn” report, a regional monitoring initiative tracking…
Finnish authorities have firmly refuted online claims that Nigerian secessionist leader Simon Ekpa has been released from prison, according to information provided to Reuters by the East Finland Court of Appeal. Social media posts circulating since October 19 falsely claimed that Ekpa had been freed, with one post stating: “Breaking…
Israeli UN Ambassador Launches Blistering Attack on Special Rapporteur During Committee Session Tensions escalated dramatically at a United Nations General Assembly Third Committee session on Tuesday when Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon delivered an unprecedented personal attack against UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, calling her a “witch” and accusing her of…
Walmart operations continue unaffected despite a wave of social media misinformation claiming widespread store closures, company officials confirmed Thursday. The retail giant is working to dispel false rumors that have gained traction on platforms like TikTok in recent weeks. The viral claims, which reached millions of views, suggested Walmart would…
The Stull Cemetery Legend: How a College Prank Became Horror Folklore A tiny Kansas town with barely 50 residents has become an unlikely focal point of supernatural folklore, spawning movie plots, inspiring musicians, and drawing thrill-seekers for decades—all based on misinformation that began as college humor. Stull, Kansas, a speck…
A coordinated campaign to erase Black history threatens American democracy, report finds A new report reveals a systematic effort to erase Black history and progress across America, with researchers documenting over 15,000 examples of harm to Black communities in just eight months. Released last week by Onyx Impact, the report…
Canadian Trade Ad Sparks Diplomatic Tension with Trump Administration A political advertisement released by the Ontario government criticizing U.S. trade policy has ignited a diplomatic row, with former President Donald Trump announcing the suspension of trade negotiations with Canada. The controversy centers on a one-minute commercial featuring clips of President…
Ukrainian Court Sentences Pro-Russian Social Media Activist to 12 Years in Prison A Ukrainian woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of spreading pro-Russian propaganda and calling for the overthrow of Ukraine’s constitutional order, according to a ruling by the Vinnytsia City Court. The…
