Political Betrayal in Lake County, Florida

Lake County Property Appraiser Carey Baker faced betrayal as a friend filed paperwork to run against him in the election, causing outrage and leading to the perpetrators reportedly fleeing town.

Russian Propaganda in Global Elections

Russia has ramped up its propaganda efforts in a busy election year, targeting American voters, European elections, and the Paris Olympics. They use tactics such as deepfake videos, fake news sites, social media manipulation, and artificial intelligence to spread misinformation and undermine democratic institutions.

Misleading Joe Biden Campaign Commercial Narrated by Robert De Niro

A new campaign commercial from Joe Biden featuring Robert De Niro narrating a misleading ad that takes former President Donald Trump's words out of context. The ad falsely claims Trump called for a 'bloodbath' and recommended 'drinking bleach.' De Niro has been vocal about his anti-Trump views.

The New Propaganda War

Anne Applebaum discusses the new propaganda war in her latest cover story for The Atlantic with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

Anti-Israel protests at Columbia University

NYPD Deputy Commissioner warns of 'outside agitators' in anti-Israel protests at Columbia University. Bodycam footage shows officers breaching a building taken over by protesters. Sheppard highlights influence of professionals manipulating young minds.

Crypto Market Manipulation Trial in New York

Federal jurors in New York are deliberating whether a trader manipulated the Mango Markets cryptocurrency exchange to steal $110 million or followed legal strategies permissible under the platform's rules. The trial is the first of its kind involving crypto market manipulation in the US.

Kate Middleton's Altered Mother's Day Photo Controversy

Kate Middleton's altered Mother's Day photo caused controversy with suspicions of manipulation. She apologized for any confusion and admitted to experimenting with editing. The photo was pulled by news agencies due to concerns of manipulation.

Princess Kate's Doctored Photo

Princess Kate released a doctored photo to ease concerns about her health, but it raised new questions instead. She apologized for the confusion the manipulated image caused.

Controversy Surrounding Kate, Princess of Wales' Family Photo

A family photo of Kate, Princess of Wales, released after surgery, sparked conspiracy theories due to potential image manipulation. The photo was meant to reassure the public but instead raised suspicions, leading to major news agencies advising against using it. Experts suggest the discrepancies may be due to editing to manage the challenges of photographing children. The incident adds to recent public relations missteps by the royal family amid a changing era.

Kate, the Princess of Wales edits family photo causing confusion

Kate, the Princess of Wales, edited a family photo released on Mother's Day, causing confusion and leading to multiple news agencies pulling the image. The lack of explanation for her recent surgery and recovery has fueled online conspiracy theories.

Princess Kate's Official Photo Controversy

Multiple photo agencies caution against using a new photo of Princess Kate, suspecting manipulation. The photo, taken by Prince William, shows Kate with her children after recovering from abdominal surgery.

Murder of 96-Year-Old Woman in Santa Barbara County

Fox News reports on the murder of a 96-year-old woman in Santa Barbara County, California, with four suspects identified, including an illegal immigrant. The suspects face charges ranging from murder to elder abuse and fraud, with the primary suspect accused of unlawfully gaining control over the victim's assets. The victim, Violet Alberts, was found dead in her home, and her death was ruled a homicide.

Actors' Claims of Being Groomed on Boy Meets World

Actors Rider Strong and Will Friedle claim they were groomed by actor Brian Peck while filming Boy Meets World, leading to regrettable involvement in supporting Peck during his child sexual abuse accusations.