United States

Trump's Social Media Ban Helps Reduce Spread of Online False Claims on US Election

A California-based company Zignal has claimed that within a week of Donald Trump's ban from social media platforms, the spread of misinformation reduced significantly.

Jan 17, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Fake news

Hotel Chain Cancels Senator Josh Hawley's Florida Fundraiser for His Role in Inciting Capitol Riot

The fundraising event was scheduled to be held at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando between February 12 and 15 but the hotel chain pulled out.

Jan 17, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Hackers Disrupt Atlanta Synagogue Livestream of Georgia Senator-elect Raphael Warnock's Sermon

The Temple's Shabbat service honoring the memory of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was targeted by cybercriminals.

Jan 17, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Cybersecurity

Who Is Wesley Allen Beeler? Police Arrest Heavily Armed Virginia Man with Unauthorized Inauguration Pass

Wesley Allen Beeler was carrying 500 rounds of handgun ammo besides two dozen shotgun shells and a Glock 17 magazine.

Jan 17, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Will Trump Lead A Split in GOP? Conservatives Divided on Republican Party's Future

The Capitol riot and Trump's second impeachment have exposed a split in the GOP with a majority of Republicans supporting the outgoing President.

Jan 17, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

UGNazi Hacker Group Targets Parler CEO John Matze and Threatens to Come at His Front Door

Parler app CEO John Matze and his family go into hiding after receiving death threats and security breaches.

Jan 17, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Cybersecurity

Was Ashli Babbitt Shot Dead Because of Antifa? Here's the Truth

Several conservative news websites claimed that an "analysis" showed that Ashli Babbitt's death provoked by Antifa.

Jan 16, 2021

By Vishakha Sonawane

Thousands of Covid-19 Contaminated Ice Cream Boxes Found in China; Officials Scramble to Trace People Who Had Them

The ice cream was produced by the Tianjin Daqiaodao Food Company, where 1,662 employees were tested Thursday, and were quarantining.

Jan 16, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

'Get Out of Our Way', Betrayed MAGA Supporters Now Turning on Trump

After outgoing US President Donald Trump calling for peace and promising a smooth transition, many of his loyal supporters are feeling betrayed.

Jan 16, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Rudy Giuliani Conspired with John Sullivan's Brother to Blame Antifa for Capitol Riots?

Rudy Giuliani accidentally tweeted out a text conversation with James Sullivan, who netizens believe is the brother of John Sullivan, the "Antifa" activist caught on video inciting violence at the Capitol.

Jan 16, 2021

By Manthan C.

More Contagious New Coronavirus Variant Could be Dominant in US by March, Warns CDC

The CDC says a more transmissible Coronavirus variant has been found in 10 US states and it is likely that this variant is more widespread in the country than what is reported.

Jan 16, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

DOJ Now Says There is No Evidence Of Rioters Trying to Capture and Kill Officials During Capitol Siege

A top federal prosecutor said that investigators had found no "direct evidence" of "kill/capture" teams at the riot, exactly the opposite of what was claimed a day earlier.

Jan 16, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Florida Teacher Fired After Video Shows Her Telling Students That Antifa Was Behind Capitol Riot

The teacher can be heard saying that three members of Antifa were behind the insurrection that led to multiple arrests of those involved, who appeared to be Trump supporters.

Jan 16, 2021

By R. Ghosh

MyPillow CEO Michael Lindell's Notes Photographed Before Meeting with Trump, Detail Plans of 'Coup Attempt'

MyPillow CEO Michael Lindell headed to the White House carrying notes on the "Insurrection Act," urging the president to invoke "martial law" to "save the Constitution" on Friday.

Jan 16, 2021

By Manthan C.

23 People Die in Norway After Taking Pfizer Vaccine, Experts Warn of Immunization Risks

Norwegian Medicines Agency said 13 autopsy reports suggested that common side effects might have contributed to severe reactions in frail, elderly people.

Jan 15, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

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