FBI slams ‘false and insulting’ claim it urged more warrantless wiretaps on Americans
Exclusive: The FBI disputes claims that the agency has encouraged its agents to increase warrantless wiretaps in the United States. “Yesterday’s report in Wired magazine is a complete misrepresentation of an email the FBI Deputy Director sent to FBI employees,” a spokesperson told Fox News Digital on Thursday. “Their claims that the FBI directed its […]
Alabama lawmakers pass bill increasing penalties for making a false police report
A bill that would increase penalties for falsely reporting a crime to law enforcement is heading to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s desk. Yellowhammer state lawmakers passed the bill Wednesday in the Senate by a 32-0 vote. After Carly Russell faked a kidnapping on Interstate 459 in Hoover last summer, the case drew national attention, with […]
Three NYC synagogues targeted with false bomb threats: police
Three New York City synagogues and the Brooklyn Museum received false bomb threats on Saturday, police said. The Upper West Side’s Rodeph Sholom congregation at 7 W. 83rd Street near Central Park was evacuated after police received a report of a bomb threat around 3:15 p.m. The Rodef Sholom Synagogue in Manhattan was evacuated following […]
Death of South Carolina pastor’s wife under investigation as her family warns of ‘false’ stories of suicide
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Authorities in North Carolina are reportedly investigating the death of Micah Miller, 30, the wife of the Rev. John Paul Miller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Robeson County police reportedly […]
FACT CHECK: Post Repeats False Claim That There Is No Footage Of Russian-Ukrainian War
A post shared on X claims that there is no footage of the Russian-Ukrainian war. Isn’t it curious that we never see war footage from Ukraine? Why is that? — Mila Joy (@MilaLovesJoe) April 20, 2024 Verdict: False Footage of the war is available and often posted on social media. Fact Check: Ukraine’s top commander said […]
Media Pushing False ‘Clickbait’ Narrative on Campus Protests
Whoopi Goldberg told her co-hosts on ABC’s “The View” Monday that the media is pushing “clickbait” coverage of college protests in the Israel-Hamas war. Co-host Sunny Hostin said: “I think these are anti-war protests, but I think it’s concerning that they’re branding them as pro-Palestinian protests or pro-Israel protests.” She added: “Never in my life […]
BBC Apologizes for False Report on J.K. Rowling’s Transgender Comments
The BBC has apologized for its false reporting. Harry potter Novelist JK Rowling has issued a statement about transgender people, admitting that their reporting is “inaccurate” but advising journalists on the “importance of accuracy”. BBC Scotland reported in its original article on April 2 that police refused to arrest Rowling for describing some transgender “women” […]
‘What Were You Hiding?’: Josh Hawley Confronts Biden Energy Sec Over ‘False Testimony’ On Stock Trades
Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley on Tuesday confronted Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm over previous testimony about her stock trades that was allegedly misleading. Granholm told Hawley in April 2023 that she did not own any individual stocks, but she corrected herself in June 2023, Fox News reported. Hawley asked her during a Senate […]
Over 1,000 migrants rush to NYC’s City Hall over false promises of work visas, green cards: Report
More than 1,000 immigrants flooded New York City Hall on Tuesday morning after hearing false rumors that some would receive work visas or green cards if they showed up. new york post report. A large gathering of immigrants took place at 10 a.m. hearing The title is “The Black Immigrant Experience in New York City.” […]
FACT CHECK: Image Of False United Nations’ Goals Shared Online
A photo shared on Instagram allegedly shows the United Nations’ (U.N.) Agenda 2030 goals. Verdict: False There is no evidence for this claim. The U.N.’s actual Agenda 2030 does not align with the goals shown in the Instagram post. Fact Check: Palestine has applied to become a full U.N. member, as Palestinian U.N. envoy Riyad […]