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Fact check: Trump makes false claims about his 2024 victory, the 2020 election, immigration and more at DC rally

By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — At the dawn of a new Trump era, the same old Trump lies. The day before his second inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump held a campaign-style rally at an arena in Washington, where he repeated some of the most frequent …

When Freedom of Speech Is a Joke: Author of a Satirical News Outlet Detained in Kazakhstan

Temirlan Yensebek, creator and author of “Qaznews24”, an agency of satirical news, has been detained on Saturday in Almaty. He is expected to stand trial under accusations of incitement of hatred. The court placed Yensebek in custody for the duration of …

Some People Worry Too Much About a Trump Presidency… Others Not Enough

The people who seem most troubled by Donald Trump’s second term have the least to worry about. Conversely, a lot of his voters are in for a very rude awakening. Listen To This Story There is a strange dichotomy when it comes to Donald Trump. On the one …

Carman: The social media world is a cesspool of lies, and we’re drowning in it

When Colorado-based Dominion Voting Systems filed a $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News in 2021 for lying about the performance of the company’s voting machines in the 2020 presidential election, it had a lot to prove. Libel and defamation cases are …

Meta's 'Musk playbook' fans misinformation concerns

Meta's 'Musk playbook' fans misinformation concerns By Anuj CHOPRA Washington (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 Meta's decision to swap professional US fact-checkers with crowd-sourced moderation has raised fears that Facebook and Instagram could become …

Canada and Mexico Are Helping to Fight California Fires, Contrary to Meme

Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take Canada and Mexico have sent firefighting crews to help battle the blazes in the Los Angeles area, and Ukraine also has offered assistance. But social media posts misleadingly claim …

What We Know About What Led to the L.A. Wildfires

Multiple fires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area after flames have razed neighborhoods, forced mass evacuations and claimed at least 27 lives over more than a week. Some fires have been contained, but three are still active.  That includes two of …

Ceasefire in Gaza due to begin tomorrow morning at 8.30am

LAST UPDATE | 3 hrs ago A CEASEFIRE IN the Gaza war will begin on Sunday morning, mediator Qatar said after Israel’s cabinet voted to approve the truce and hostage-prisoner release deal. Since Qatar and the United States, which mediated the deal along with …

Zakaria's Diarrhea: CNN Host Says Bidenomics ‘Resounding Success’, Forget Working Class

CNN host Fareed Zakaria tried to claim (a) Bidenomics was mind-boggling genius, and also (b) white working-class voters hated it and rejected it in November. So forget those unwashed, uneducated white voters. Democrats should stop trying for those voters …

Israel's absent Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich has turned up in Madrid

DANA ERLICH, THE Israeli ambassador to Ireland, who closed down her country’s embassy in Dublin is understood to be staying at a consulate in Spain. Erlich, whose social media account on X still declares her as the ambassador in Dublin, left Ireland in …

Biden’s Farewell Speech Calls for Censorship, Resistance to Trump

By Ben Johnson In his televised farewell address to the nation Wednesday night, President Joe Biden suggested lawmakers target social media companies that refuse to stifle “misinformation and disinformation” on their platforms, that Americans must wage a “ …

Will Southern California Wildfire Victims Receive Only $770 From FEMA?

The Southern California wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes and tens of thousands of people remain under evacuation orders as of Friday, prompting many social media users to speculate whether the current level of federal disaster relief aid is …

Biden’s Familiar Talking Points in Final Remarks

In his farewell address to the nation and in other recent remarks, President Joe Biden has repeated claims that are misleading or need additional context. Biden said, “We’ve created nearly 17 million new jobs, more than any other single administration in a …

FACT CHECK: Viral video of Los Angeles on fire is AI-generated

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Deepfake detection tools found the video, which claims to show a massive fire engulfing Los Angeles, to be AI-generated content with 99% certainty …

Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire deal after 15 months of war

LAST UPDATE | 3 hrs ago THE ISRAELI CABINET has approved a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal following lengthy talks that continued into the early hours of the morning in Jerusalem. A statement from the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, posted on X this …

FACT CHECK: Video of Indonesian preacher promoting hypertension ‘cure’ is AI-edited

Zaidul Akbar has been a frequent target of health-related deepfake advertisements since 2024 Claim: Indonesian physician and preacher Dr. Zaidul Akbar promotes a remedy for hypertension that promises results in just one week.  Rating: FALSE Why we fact- …

Orwell’s coin, brightest stars and lynx on the loose – take the Thursday quiz

One of the things we like to do from time to time at the Thursday quiz is have a themed edition, and every January we enjoy a special numbers week. It’s the same mix of topical news, general knowledge and pop culture questions, but with a twist – every …

Fact Check: California, North Carolina get same recovery cost coverage from federal gov’t

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - As wildfires ravage parts of Los Angeles and Southern California this month, federal, state, and local authorities have mobilized resources to combat the flames and assist affected communities. Their response echoes the efforts …

Americans United Against Destructive Driving (AUADD) Celebrates 22 Years of Impactful Human Services Programs

AUADD, a 22 year old highway safety charity, is proud of their decades long dedication to human services, regardless of a person's circumstances. BURR RIDGE, IL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Americans United Against …

American Investor Consortium Led by Employer.com Founder Jesse Tinsley Makes All Cash Offer for TikTok's US Operations

U.S. investor group led by tech entrepreneur makes bold bid to acquire TikTok's American operations amid regulatory pressure SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A consortium of leading American investors, …

GCMSNotesRequest.ca Revolutionizes Immigration Transparency with Seamless GCMS Notes Services

TORONTO, CANADA, January 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Canadian immigration processing delays reaching unprecedented levels, applicants are increasingly turning to tools like GCMS notes to gain insights into their applications. GCMS notes …

Winghook Branding System by Daniel da Hora Wins Iron A' Design Award in Graphics and Visual Communication Design

Daniel da Hora's Innovative Branding System for Swedish Consumer Goods Retailer Winghook Recognized with Prestigious A' Design Award COMO, CO, ITALY, January 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Design Award, a highly respected and …

World Digital Launches Personalized Marketing Campaigns Leveraging Predictive Analytics

Empowering brands with AI-driven marketing, World Digital introduces predictive analytics to deliver personalized campaigns that drive engagement and growth. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New predictive …

全球遊戲獎勵應用程式「Playio」，不僅在韓國風靡，還成功吸引日本和台灣玩家的原因

Asan-si, South Korea, Jan. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 結合運動、短影音、遊戲等日常生活的「App-Tech」（應用科技）正在全球範圍內引起關注。特別是由於經濟增長放緩，人們對創造額外收入或節省開支的方法愈發感興趣，因此App-Tech已成為一種新的收入來源。 ◇ 為什麼獎勵應用程式深受喜愛？ 獎勵應用程式是一種通過智慧型手機應用程式完成特定活動即可獲得獎勵的服務，利用這些應用進行的理財方式被稱為「App-Tech …

Bitget LaunchX apoyará la recaudación de 5 millones de dólares de Jambo para su programa de lanzamiento de satélites

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, empresa líder en la bolsa de criptomonedas y Web3, se complace en anunciar el próximo evento LaunchX de Jambo, la mayor red de telefonía móvil en cadena del mundo. Jambo pretende recaudar 5 …

Bitget LaunchX, Jambo의 위성 발사 프로그램 진행 위한 5백만 달러 기금 모금 지원

빅토리아 세이셸, Jan. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 암호화폐 거래소이자 웹3.0 기업인 Bitget이 세계 최대 온체인 모바일 네트워크인 Jambo의 LaunchX 이벤트가 곧 진행될 예정이라고 발표했다. Jambo는 전 세계 JamboPhone 네트워크를 연결하고 탈중앙화 서비스에 대한 액세스 확대를 위해 기획된 야심찬 위성 발사 프로그램에 자금을 조달하기 위해 Bitget LaunchX에서 토큰 판매를 통해 5백만 달러 …

LaunchX של Bitget תתמוך בגיוס בהיקף של 5 מיליון דולר של Jambo לטובת תוכנית לשיגור לוויין

ויקטוריה, סיישל, Jan. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, הבורסה המובילה למטבעות קריפטוגרפים וחברת ה-Web3, גאה להכריז על אירוע LaunchX הקרוב עבור Jambo, הרשת הסלולרית הגדולה בעולם ברשת הבלוקצ'יין. Jambo שואפת לגייס 5 מיליון דולר באמצעות מכירה אסימונים …

ビットゲット・ローンチX (Bitget LaunchX)、衛星打ち上げプログラムに向けてジャンボ (Jambo) の500万ドル (約7億7,867万円) 資金調達を支援

セイシェル・ビクトリア発, Jan. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 大手暗号通貨取引所およびWeb3企業であるビットゲット (Bitget)は、世界最大のオンチェーンモバイルネットワークであるジャンボのためのローンチXイベント開催を発表した。 ジャンボは、ビットゲット・ローンチXでのトークンセールを通じて500万ドル (約7億7,867万円) の資金調達を目指しており、野心的な衛星打ち上げプログラムを推進する。このプログラムは、ジャンボフォン (JamboPhones) …

Bitget LaunchX apoia a arrecadação de fundos de US$ 5 milhões da Jambo para o programa de lançamento de satélites

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, líder em bolsa de criptomoedas e Web3, tem o prazer de anunciar o próximo evento LaunchX para a Jambo, a maior rede móvel on-chain do mundo. A Jambo pretende arrecadar US$ 5 milhões por meio …

Bitget LaunchX unterstützt Jambo bei der Beschaffung von 5 Millionen US-Dollar für das Satellitenstartprogramm

VICTORIA, Seychellen, Jan. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, die führende Kryptowährungsbörse und Web3-Firma, ist stolz darauf, das bevorstehende LaunchX-Event für Jambo, das weltweit größte On-Chain-Mobilfunknetzwerk, anzukündigen. Jambo beabsichtigt, …

Bitget LaunchX va soutenir la levée de fonds de Jambo à hauteur de 5 millions de dollars pour son programme de lancement ...

VICTORIA, Seychelles, 20 janv. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, la principale bourse de crypto-monnaie et société Web3, est fière d’annoncer le prochain événement LaunchX organisé pour Jambo, le plus grand réseau mobile on-chain au monde. Jambo a pour …

Bitget LaunchX akan Menyokong Pengumpulan Dana $5 Juta Jambo untuk Program Pelancaran Satelit

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, sebuah bursa mata wang kripto dan syarikat Web3 yang terkemuka, dengan bangganya mengumumkan acara LaunchX yang akan datang untuk Jambo, rangkaian mudah alih dalam rantaian terbesar di dunia. …

Bitget LaunchX 将支持 Jambo 为卫星发射计划筹集 500 万美元

维多利亚，塞舌尔, Jan. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 领先的加密货币交易所和 Web3 公司 Bitget 欣然宣布即将为全球最大的链上移动网络 Jambo 举办 LaunchX 活动。 Jambo 计划通过在 Bitget LaunchX 上销售代币筹集 500 万美元，为其雄心勃勃的卫星发射计划提供资金，该计划旨在连接全球 JamboPhones 网络并扩大去中心化服务的覆盖范围。 Jambo 凭借其售价 99 美元的加密原生智能手机 JamboPhone …

Bitget LaunchX 支持 Jambo 為衛星發射計劃籌集 500 萬美元資金

維多利亞，塞舌爾, Jan. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 頂尖加密貨幣交易所和 Web3 公司 Bitget 欣然宣佈即將為全球最具規模的鏈上流動網絡 Jambo 舉辦 LaunchX 活動。 Jambo 有意透過在 Bitget LaunchX 平台上銷售代幣籌措 500 萬美元資金，以資助其目標遠大的衛星發射計劃。這是一項專為聯繫 JamboPhones 全球網絡及擴展去中心化服務覆蓋範圍而設的倡議計劃。 憑藉其價值 99 美元的加密原生智能手機 JamboPhone， …

MQ FRAUD NEWS: A Class Action has been Filed Against Marqeta, Inc. for Securities Fraud – Contact BFA Law by February 7 ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ: MQ) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of the …

NXT FRAUD NEWS: A Class Action has been Filed Against Nextracker Inc. for Securities Fraud – Contact BFA Law by February ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ: NXT) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of …

EarnOS raises $5 Million to reinvent brand-user interactions online

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Embracing Web3, EarnOS delivers global engagements where “everyone wins.” Harnessing instant global stablecoin payments, decentralized knowledge graphs, and AI-powered semantic analysis, EarnOS has made it …

THE POWER OF THE WEATHER CHANNEL IS COMING TO YOUR LOCAL TELEVISION STATION

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- THE NUMBER ONE MOST TRUSTED NEWS BRAND IN AMERICA IS LEVERAGING ITS ENORMOUS RESOURCES INCLUDING EXPERT SCIENTISTS, PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE, AND AWARD-WINNING TECHNOLOGY TO …