‘Deepfake’ Queen delivers alternative Christmas speech, in warning about misinformation
A fake Queen Elizabeth danced across TV screens on Christmas as part of a “deepfake” speech aired by a British broadcaster. The real…
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A Delta passenger who slid out of a moving plane with his dog says ‘I have panic attacks’
As a Delta Air Lines plane taxied to the runway at LaGuardia Airport on Monday, a flight attendant saw a man and woman walking through the aisle.…
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Lean Cuisine recalls 92,000 pounds of meals
(CNN) – Nestlé is recalling certain Lean Cuisine baked chicken meals, because of possible plastic contamination. The frozen dinners contain white…
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Newsmax ‘clarifies’ election conspiracy theories after legal threat from voting technology company
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. All throughout…
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US sees record Covid-19 cases as CDC advisory group votes to recommend Moderna vaccine
Covid-19 continues to ravage the United States, even as a second coronavirus vaccine received a vote of recommendation from a committee at the US…
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Crushing the pandemic could pave the way for Biden’s bold agenda
President-elect Joe Biden has a tough road ahead. He lost valuable time during the transition as a result of President Donald Trump’s refusal…
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Boris Johnson is facing two hellish weeks. Critics fear his weak leadership could seriously harm the UK
Boris Johnson might not be fully aware of it, but the next two weeks could contain two of the most significant moments in his premiership. As Brits…
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Tucker Carlson’s vaccine rant should be called out by every reputable news organization
The First Amendment offers wide protection for free speech in America. But that right to express an opinion is not unlimited. Everyone knows you…
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Obamacare sign ups increase for first time under Trump
More people signed up for Obamacare coverage on the federal exchange during open enrollment this year — the only increase under the Trump…
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Here’s why some McDonald’s restaurants are putting cameras in their dumpsters
Jason Gates spends a lot of his time thinking about trash, and how we can generate less of it. Since 2013 his San Francisco-based startup, Compology,…
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Here’s why McDonald’s restaurants are putting cameras in their dumpsters
Jason Gates spends a lot of his time thinking about trash, and how we can generate less of it. Since 2013 his San Francisco-based startup, Compology,…
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Gridlock at UK ports could cancel Christmas for retailers
UK ports are suffering from “significant disruption” that threatens to delay Christmas orders and push up the prices of goods even before…
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The cybersecurity attack is another Trump mess Biden will have to clean up
President Donald Trump is leaving Joe Biden with a mess. With just weeks to go before the President-elect enters office, Trump administration…
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Trump remains silent as massive cyber hack poses ‘grave risk’ to government
When President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet at the White House Wednesday as Washington absorbed news of a massive data breach, the heads of most…
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How Slutty Vegan is growing during the pandemic
Becoming a vegan didn’t stop Pinky Cole’s cravings for fast food. When she got sick of not being able to find the vegan options she…
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Coca-Cola is cutting 2,200 jobs
Coca-Cola is planning to cut 2,200 jobs, including 1,200 in the United States, as it faces declining sales during the…
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Former Houston police captain charged with pointing gun at repairman, believing he was a voter fraud ‘mastermind’
A former Houston police captain was charged Tuesday with running a man off the road and pointing a gun to his head two weeks before the election as…
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When lawmakers buy and sell stocks, they’re playing with fire
Members of Congress who own stocks might face ethical dilemmas when they shape laws that could hurt — or help — their portfolios. Just…
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Why the US government hack is literally keeping security experts awake at night
The US government is reeling from multiple data breaches at top federal agencies, the result of a worldwide hacking campaign with possible ties to…
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Local Links: Yuma attraction offers four-legged fun
Desert Horse Adventures (DHA) is trying to bring a little outdoors fun to people amid the pandemic.…
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