ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines has amended its uniform policy to ban employees from donning pins representing any country or nationality other than the U.S., following a dispute ignited on social media. The new rule, which takes effect Monday, comes after controversy erupted over images of flight attendants wearing Palestinian flag pins, which one social … Read more
San Diego, CA — A former popular TikTok personality, Ali Abulaban, during a recent court hearing looked noticeably different from his earlier appearances, now sporting a buzz cut and dressed in jail attire, as the court decided to delay his sentencing for the murder of his estranged wife and her friend. The killings, which took … Read more
NEW DELHI: In a troubling quest for viral fame, several individuals across India have been engaging in extremely dangerous stunts, resulting in arrests and even fatalities. These incidents, including acts like dangling from towering buildings and dodging speeding buses, have alarmed viewers and authorities alike. Recently, a reckless act atop a high-rise in Maharashtra led … Read more
Utica, New York – Kim Devins, the mother of Bianca Devins, continues to be haunted by online reminders of her daughter’s tragic death. Despite efforts to remove distressing content, disturbing recreations of Bianca’s death still surface online, perpetuating the family’s ongoing pain. The 17-year-old’s murder in July 2019 by a man she met on Instagram … Read more
Dresden, Germany – A violent assault on Social Democrat politician Matthias Ecke has sparked a nationwide debate on the increasing aggression towards public figures in Germany. The attack, carried out by four German teenagers, resulted in serious injuries for Ecke, who is a member of the European parliament for the Social Democrats and their main … Read more
Isfahan, Iran – A misleading image circulating on social media falsely claimed to show an explosion in Iran, sparking confusion and misinformation. The photo, widely shared in various languages on platforms like YouTube, was also shared by prominent newspapers like Hong Kong Commercial Daily and Malaysia’s Nanyang Siang Pau. However, the image did not depict … Read more
Moscow, Russia – Following the 22 March attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow, social media platforms were flooded with misinformation and conspiracy theories about the identities of those responsible. Despite the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) claiming responsibility for the mass shooting, alternative theories began to circulate on platforms like 4chan and Instagram. Users … Read more
New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump attended a wake for NYPD Police Officer Jonathan Diller, who tragically lost his life during a routine traffic stop. During the wake, Trump expressed his support for law enforcement, emphasizing the importance of upholding law and order in the country. However, a post on the social media … Read more
Baltimore, Maryland – A video circulating on social media has sparked false claims regarding the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. The misleading footage depicts an explosion on a bridge, leading viewers to believe it shows an “alternate angle” of the bridge collapse. The viral video shows cars moving across a … Read more
Washington D.C., USA – With a surge in misinformation surrounding birth control on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, young women are increasingly turning to unreliable sources for information about hormonal contraception. Influencers and commentators are promoting “natural” alternatives, despite warnings from doctors about the risks of using less effective methods like timing sex … Read more