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Qatar's Skeikh Jassim refuses to raise $6 billion Manchester United bid-sources
Qatar's Skeikh Jassim refuses to raise $6 billion Manchester United bid-sources
By Anirban Sen and Mrinmay Dey (Reuters) -Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani has informed the Glazer family that
2023-10-15 03:22
Trump's looming surrender will kill the buzz of the first GOP debate
Trump's looming surrender will kill the buzz of the first GOP debate
Donald Trump's day trip to an Atlanta jail Thursday will show that the defining moments of the 2024 election are more likely to happen in the courtroom than in campaign trail rituals like the presidential debate that he cold-shouldered.
2023-08-24 14:23
ASEAN chair urges unity as top diplomats meet amid Myanmar discord
ASEAN chair urges unity as top diplomats meet amid Myanmar discord
By Kate Lamb and Stanley Widianto JAKARTA ASEAN chair Indonesia on Tuesday stressed the importance of the regional
2023-07-11 16:58
Tuberville refuses to denounce White nationalism in military, doubles down on past comments
Tuberville refuses to denounce White nationalism in military, doubles down on past comments
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama expanded on his comments about White nationalists in the military, insisting "racism is totally out of the question."
2023-07-12 00:55
Who is Lachlan Murdoch’s wife? Son of Rupert Murdoch takes command of his media empire
Who is Lachlan Murdoch’s wife? Son of Rupert Murdoch takes command of his media empire
Sarah Murdoch is also the ambassador of Murdoch Children's Research Institute
2023-09-22 04:54
Bradley Beal traded to Suns as Kevin Durant builds another Big 3
Bradley Beal traded to Suns as Kevin Durant builds another Big 3
The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a trade with the Washington Wizards for All-Star guard Bradley Beal.Though the Bradley Beal trade rumors have been around for years now, when it became clear that he was going to be moved by the Washington Wizards, things moved quickly. Now, Bradley Beal is going ...
2023-06-19 05:17
Nathaniel Hackett keeps making the same GOB Bluth huge mistakes, no matter the quarterback
Nathaniel Hackett keeps making the same GOB Bluth huge mistakes, no matter the quarterback
Nathaniel Hackett refuses to learn from last year's mistakes with the Denver Broncos by giving Aaron Rodgers full autonomy at the line of scrimmage, now reunited on the New York Jets.Letting Russell Wilson cook led to a Denver Broncos grease fire and an absurdly early termination of Nathani...
2023-06-23 22:48
Hundreds of hoax Facebook posts are terrifying people into sharing them, fact checkers warn
Hundreds of hoax Facebook posts are terrifying people into sharing them, fact checkers warn
Hundreds of fake Facebook posts are scaring people into sharing them, fact checkers have warned. Community groups are being filled with hoax posts that are shared across many groups and include scary information, intended to encourage people to share them. They claim that serial killers are on the loose, that deadly snakes are around, or that dogs or children have gone missing. One post claimed that a man was attacking people with a knife in the local area, for instance, claiming that he was preying on “home-alone teens” and demanding money from people. The same text has been circulated in a variety of locations in the UK – and has also been seen in the US and Australia – with police forces across the world having to make clear that it is a hoax. At least some of those posts are then being edited after the fact to change them to include financial offers that target people in the UK, and make exaggerated claims about those companies, according to Full Fact, the fact checking charity that has sounded the alarm on the posts. They then link users out to legitimate companies with the aim of making money through affiliate links that offer money for clicks. Full Fact said that it had identified over 1,200 hoax posts, spread across the UK. But it said there were likely many more. “The sheer scale of these posts is hard to fathom and we are conscious that the 1,200 or so we have identified is likely just the tip of the iceberg,” said Steve Nowottny, Editor at Full Fact. “These posts are all highly emotive and get shared widely because people understandably want to help those in need or warn their neighbours about threats. “But that’s where the risk lies – the hoaxers have clearly identified the massive reach these posts can have and local Facebook groups across the world are now becoming overwhelmed with false information. “Some of these hoaxes appear designed to terrify local communities, and sow needless fear and confusion. As a result, genuine warnings about dangers and genuine posts from people desperately appealing for help, such as those looking for missing loved ones or missing pets, are now at a much higher risk of being ignored. “The impact and scale of these hoaxes and the edited posts they are often replaced by is extremely concerning, which is why we have written to Meta to raise the alarm about this issue. ” Full Fact works with Facebook parent Meta on its third-party fact checking programme. It warned the company that “the risks posed by these posts are pernicious and frequent enough to merit stronger action from Meta in terms of proactively identifying and tackling this growing trend” in April, it said. Full Fact acknowledged that it is difficult to tell when a Facebook post is a hoax, since posts in groups are also often used to send out legitimate and important alerts. But it provided a list of characteristics that tend to indicate that a post might false. Many hoax posts close the comments, for instance, though fact checkers noted that some genuine posts close comments too and that not all fake posts have them on. They also tend to have been copied and pasted, use images from elsewhere, come from pages rather than profiles, use images and language from outside the UK, and include red pins or siren emoji. Full Fact also advised people to check whether posts had been edited, if they were suspected of being hoaxes. Clicking on the three dots in the corner of a post will show its edit history. And it suggested that users search for the text within a post, to check whether it has been shared elsewhere. Many of the scammers will use the same wording, with the location changed, fact checkers noted. Some groups have been forced to share frustrations about how many hoax posts are appearing in their communities. Full Fact pointed to one group formed by dog lovers that had been set up specifically to identify fake posts about lost or injured animals. A Meta spokesperson pointed to the company’s fact checking operations, and said that it was investing in more. It pointed to recently introduced tools including features that let group admins more easily remove posts that might include misinformation. “We’ve built the largest global fact-checking network of any platform, partnering with more than 90 independent fact-checking organisations including Full Fact, to tackle misinformation online,” a Meta spokesperson said. “Fraudulent activity is not allowed on our platforms and we removed the posts Full Fact brought to our attention for violating our Community Standards. “While no enforcement is perfect, we continue to invest in new technologies to stop scams and the people behind them. 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2023-08-24 17:51
Highest-level Chinese delegation to visit North Korea since Covid restrictions
Highest-level Chinese delegation to visit North Korea since Covid restrictions
A high-level Chinese government delegation is headed to North Korea this week, believed to be the highest-level representatives from Beijing to visit Pyongyang since the isolated country closed its borders during the Covid-19 pandemic.
2023-07-25 12:24
Austin Butler hails Tom Hardy as one of most ‘intense’ actors he’s ever seen once ‘action’ is called
Austin Butler hails Tom Hardy as one of most ‘intense’ actors he’s ever seen once ‘action’ is called
Despite admitting the ‘Venom’ star was one of the friendliest people on set before cameras roll, Austin Butler has said Tom Hardy is one of the most “intense” actors he’s ever seen at work when action is called.
2023-10-19 15:16
PGA leader Koepka gets chance to ease Masters 'choking' pain
PGA leader Koepka gets chance to ease Masters 'choking' pain
Brooks Koepka blamed himself for "choking" away the Masters last month after entering the final day with a four-stroke lead and...
2023-05-21 10:19
Wembymania selling out Las Vegas, as Spurs rookie 'can't wait' for Summer League debut
Wembymania selling out Las Vegas, as Spurs rookie 'can't wait' for Summer League debut
Victor Wembanyama’s debut at NBA Summer League is Friday night
2023-07-07 02:23