Harris leans into underdog image ahead of debate with Trump
Vice President Harris' campaign is planning to go into Tuesday's debate portraying her as an underdog, after recent polls have shown her running neck and neck with former President Trump. Both candidates are under pressure to perform well in the debates, but Harris has tempered expectations, telling voters that despite Democrats' enthusiasm for her candidacy, […]
US Navy warship commander relieved of duty following image of him shooting rifle with scope mounted backward
The captain of the USS John McCain has been relieved of his duties, months after he was mocked on social media for posting a photo of himself firing a rifle with a reverse-mounted scope. Commander Cameron Yaste was recently relieved of command “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command the guided-missile […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Image Does Not Show Authentic Jamaican Birth Certificate For Kamala Harris
image Share on Facebook A photo showing 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris' Jamaican birth certificate. Verdict: False The Facebook image is not real. A copy of Harris' actual birth certificate shows she was born in Oakland, California. Additionally, a spokesperson for the Jamaican Registry of Deeds denied that the Facebook image is real, […]
‘Internet prophet’: arrest of Telegram CEO could strengthen heroic image | Telegram
circleWhen Pavel Durov was criticized by Russian regulators for spreading pornography on the social media platform he founded, VKontakte, the tech entrepreneur responded derisively by changing his Twitter handle from “VK CEO” to “Porn King.” More than a decade later, Durov's anti-authoritarian stance and his penchant for moderation have landed him in even deeper trouble. […]
Tom Hanks warns against ads with his image created 'fraudulently and through AI'
Tom Hanks has warned fans not to be “duped” or fooled by fake artificial intelligence (AI)-generated adverts featuring his likeness. “There are multiple advertisements on the internet using my name, likeness and voice to promote miracle cures and medicines,” Hanks wrote to his more than 9 million followers on Thursday.Instagram Posts. “These ads were created […]
FACT CHECK: No, Charlie Kirk Did Not Post Image Showing Grindr Taking Up His Phone’s Storage
photograph Share with X Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has allegedly posted an X-post with screenshots of his phone's storage, with the majority of that storage appearing to be taken up by LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr. I can't find this on his profile.Do you think he realized it was his top app and deleted […]
FACT CHECK: Does Image Show The Kremlin Without Electricity Due To US Sanctions?
Posts Share on social media It purportedly shows recent images of the Kremlin with the electricity cut off due to US sanctions. Moscow remains dark due to severe power shortage — rosZMI The reason is that Western sanctions have made it difficult to maintain foreign-made turbines at Russia's thermal power plants. pic.twitter.com/O3oMLnp42C — Jurgen Nauditt […]
FACT CHECK: Image Claims To Show Israeli Finance Minister Taking Cover In A Bomb Shelter?
image Share with X It purports to show Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich hiding in a bomb shelter. Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich, who had previously threatened to invade Lebanon, was found taking refuge in an Israeli bomb shelter today.#Hezbollah #Rebonan #Israel pic.twitter.com/Jb2m0L0aDc — War Analysis (@iiamguri9) August 26, 2024 Verdict: Misleading This image is from […]
FACT CHECK: Image Claims To Show Ukrainian Troops Pretending To Be In Front Of Kursk
image Share with X It purports to show Ukrainian troops pretending to be in front of the Kursk. Alas, all is lost! … Orcs, surrender! … Ukrops is entering Kursk! …wait a second…that’s not the Russian “У”…that’s a “Y”… 🤡🐷🤡 pic.twitter.com/CFIL7XDOyJ — Ignorance is the root of all evil (@ivan_8848) August 19, 2024 Verdict: False […]
‘Are You Embarrased’: Jesse Watters Spars With Democratic Chair Jane Kleeb On Immigration Policy And Party Image
Fox News host Jesse Watters clashed with Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Cleave over immigration policy and the Democratic Party’s image on Fox News on Wednesday. Cleaves exterior On “Jesse Watters Primetime,” Watters suggested Democrats don’t understand Vice President Kamala Harris’ political identity and policy stances. Watters quickly went after Cleave. “Are you embarrassed to […]