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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Renewable Energy Companies Penalized. UOKiK: Sold Clean Energy with Fear and Deception

Poland's UOKiK has penalized companies in the renewable energy sector for misleading advertising practices that exploited consumer fear.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Life & Tech

Marta Gonzรกlez-Freire, researcher of aging and longevity: "If we don't go to sleep before this hour, we will skip one of the most important sleep phases and won't recover it even if we get up later"

Marta Gonzรกlez-Freire, a leading researcher on aging and longevity, emphasizes that good sleep hygiene is crucial for health and warns against misleading longevity products.

Mar 22 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Newsom's claim that Texas and Florida are the 'real high tax states' criticized by expert: 'Fatally flawed'

California Governor Gavin Newsom's claims that Texas and Florida have higher tax burdens than California have been deemed misleading by an expert who analyzed the numbers.

Mar 22 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Jury finds Elon Musk guilty of misleading investors

Elon Musk has been found guilty of misleading investors during his acquisition of Twitter, though the jury determined he did not intentionally scheme to deceive them.

Mar 22 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Turkey: Journalist of opposition newspaper arrested on charges of 'spreading misleading information'

Turkish authorities have arrested journalist Ismail Ari of the opposition newspaper Birgรผn for allegedly spreading misleading information.

Mar 22 โ€ข 07:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Even old documents can be misleading

The article discusses the appropriate methodology for assessing historical attributions, particularly concerning a bust attributed to Michelangelo.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Republican says he lied about racist posts on porn site to protect Trump

Mark Robinson, former North Carolina lieutenant governor, admitted misleading voters about racist comments he posted online in a bid to protect Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Ben Needham's mum distraught over sick online post about missing son

Kerry Needham expresses her anguish over a misleading online post claiming her missing son, Ben Needham, has been found.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Chemist: Pure composition in cosmetics is a marketing gimmick

A chemist claims that labeling cosmetics as 'free from' specific ingredients is misleading and not legally supported in Poland.

Mar 21 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

US jury finds tech tycoon Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders

A US jury has determined that Elon Musk misled Twitter's shareholders regarding the information shared under his leadership.

Mar 21 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Elon Musk misled shareholders in effort to drive down Twitter stock price, jury finds

A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading shareholders about Twitter's stock price before his acquisition of the company, although he was absolved of some fraud allegations.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Crime & Justice

Teflon Elon: Court rules he defrauded investors. This could cost him a lot.

A court has found that Elon Musk defrauded Twitter investors by misleading them about the social media firm's value, which could result in him owing hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars in damages.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Musk found guilty of misleading shareholders in the Twitter case

A California federal jury found Elon Musk guilty of misleading Twitter shareholders, causing a drop in the company's stock price during his $44 billion acquisition process.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Department of Health retracts claim sunbeds are as dangerous as smoking

The UK Department of Health has retracted its claim that sunbeds pose the same cancer risk as smoking after a fact-check revealed the assertion was misleading.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Video of Iran Shooting Down 'F-35' Ignites Platforms.. What is the Truth?

A video claiming to show Iran shooting down an F-35 fighter jet has sparked widespread attention, but investigations reveal it is misleading and likely AI-generated.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Guilty Elon Musk for deceiving Twitter shareholders - Risk of billion-dollar compensations

Elon Musk was found guilty by a federal jury for misleading Twitter shareholders during his $44 billion acquisition of the platform, resulting in potential billions in damages.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Elon Musk Found Guilty of Misleading Shareholders Before Twitter Acquisition

Elon Musk has been found guilty of misleading Twitter shareholders in the months prior to his acquisition of the social media platform.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Dhurandhar 2' enrages real 'Jameel Jamali', says Lyari is not a terrorist hideout

The film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' broke box office records on its opening day, but it has offended real-life figure Jameel Jamali, who claims the portrayal of his character is misleading and misrepresents his background.

Mar 21 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Elon Musk found guilty of misleading shareholders

Elon Musk has been found guilty by a federal jury in San Francisco of deceiving shareholders during his purchase of Twitter.

Mar 21 โ€ข 02:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Elon Musk found guilty of misleading Twitter shareholders

A jury has found Elon Musk guilty of misleading Twitter shareholders to drive down stock prices prior to his $44 billion purchase of the company.

Mar 21 โ€ข 02:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Stock Manipulation: US Jury Holds Musk Responsible for Fraud Against Twitter Shareholders

A US jury has found Elon Musk liable for fraud against Twitter shareholders due to misleading statements made prior to his 2022 acquisition of the platform.

Mar 21 โ€ข 01:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

A U.S. jury finds that Elon Musk deceived investors during the Twitter acquisition

A U.S. jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors about Twitter's stock price prior to his acquisition of the social media platform, although he was cleared of some fraud conspiracy charges.

Mar 20 โ€ข 22:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Jonjiฤ‡ exposes Klasiฤ‡ regarding Father Astaloลก: 'These are notorious untruths'

Tomislav Jonjiฤ‡ has strongly criticized historian Hrvoje Klasiฤ‡ for making misleading statements about Father Josip Astaloลก during a television appearance.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

#IT'S NOT QUITE LIKE THAT: 'GTA VI' will not be sold in Brazil after the implementation of the 'Felca Law'

The article reports that claims circulating on social media about Rockstar Games ceasing the sale of 'GTA VI' in Brazil due to the new 'Felca Law' are misleading, as the game will still be available on other platforms.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UK shoppers given 'serious' warning as 'half of online reviews are fake'

Experts warn that over half of online reviews are fake, misleading UK shoppers across various sectors.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

CFIA says itโ€™s handed out $47K in fines for โ€˜misleadingโ€™ Product of Canada labels

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has imposed $47,000 in fines for misleading 'Product of Canada' labels since April.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Kenya's Finance Minister Defends Infrastructure Fund but Includes Misleading Claims

Kenya's Finance Minister John Mbadi defends a new infrastructure funding law while presenting misleading claims about the country's financial situation and energy needs.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Kenya's Finance Minister Defends Infrastructure Fund but Includes Misleading Claims

Kenya's Finance Minister John Mbadi defends a new infrastructure funding law, facing criticism for presenting misleading claims about the country's debt and infrastructure needs.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Over 100 individuals detained in Abu Dhabi for allegedly spreading misleading information about the war

Abu Dhabi police have detained over 100 individuals for reportedly spreading misleading information related to the ongoing war amid tightened controls in the Gulf countries.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Abu Dhabi: Over 100 arrests for filming and spreading 'misleading' information regarding the war

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have arrested over 100 individuals for filming and disseminating misleading information about the war, as Gulf states increase scrutiny on publications related to Iran.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lawyers' data published online without their consent. There is an investigation by the prosecutor's office

An investigation has been launched by the prosecutor's office regarding a website impersonating official legal registries and misleading users about legal assistance.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Tร•NIS LOORITS โŸฉ The Ministry of Finance is once again misleading the public that the RAB is being supervised

The article discusses the misleading claims by the Estonian Ministry of Finance regarding the oversight of the Money Laundering Data Office (RAB).

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Parents warned over ADHD danger of social media apps

A new study reveals that misleading social media posts about ADHD and autism may increase the number of young people misidentifying themselves with these neurodevelopmental conditions, prompting calls for improved information and content moderation.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€œ5 cm in 3 monthsโ€... Abusive Advertising of Food Disguised as 'Height Growth Drugs' Discovered in Large Numbers

The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has uncovered numerous cases of misleading online advertisements promoting normal foods as height growth supplements.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Netanyahu denies โ€˜misleadingโ€™ Trump over Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has rejected allegations that he misled former President Trump into initiating military action against Iran for Israel's interests.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ex-BBB Felipe Prior is sentenced to pay R$ 5 million for promising certain gains in sports betting

Felipe Prior, a former Big Brother Brasil contestant, has been ordered by the courts to remove posts promising guaranteed earnings from sports betting and to pay R$ 5 million for moral damages due to misleading advertising.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

It Shouldn't Have a Contractual Binding... Penalty of 9,000 Yen for Termination of Contract for Supplement Vendors

Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency has penalized a Tokyo-based supplement sales company for misleading advertising and imposing cancellation fees despite claims of no contractual obligations.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The National Cybersecurity Authority denies the existence of a warning letter to companies and agencies regarding potential Iranian cyberattacks

The National Cybersecurity Authority of Greece has refuted claims that it issued a warning letter to companies about potential Iranian cyberattacks, emphasizing that such reports are misleading.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

New SMS Scam for "Refund" from EOPYY

The EOPYY warns insured individuals about a surge in misleading SMS messages promising refunds that lead to phishing sites.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Israeli Foreign Ministry's Account Stirs Iranian Street with Misleading Content

The Israeli Foreign Ministry's social media account disseminates misleading content to influence perceptions in Iran amidst ongoing clashes.

Mar 19 โ€ข 04:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Two Loblaw stores fined $10K for mislabelling imported products as Canadian

Two Loblaw stores in Toronto were fined for mislabelling imported products as Canadian, reflecting increased scrutiny of misleading origin claims by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Mar 18 โ€ข 20:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Elisa's Salespeople Spoke Nonsense - Now There's a Ruling

The Finnish Market Court has imposed a 200,000 euro fine on telecom operator Elisa for misleading claims made by its sales personnel about rival Telia's 4G network.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Papa Ajasco's claim of being broke misleading, says Wale Adenuga

Wale Adenuga refutes claims by actor Papa Ajasco of being broke, describing the statements as misleading and clarifying their professional relationship.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Minister Oryem Says Barbie Torture Footage 'Misleading'

Uganda's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs refutes claims of torture against Barbie Kyagulanyi, calling it a misrepresentation of events during a security operation.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Wolt reported to the police for misleading consumers

Wolt Denmark has been reported to the police by the Consumer Ombudsman for allegedly misleading marketing practices regarding a discount offer.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

False messages from Israel were supported by platforms. Disinformation with millions of views in Poland

Polish-language propaganda films from Israel, disseminated during a campaign by the Israeli Government Advertising Agency, have garnered over 20 million views in Poland, despite misleading information about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Unpleasant hints from Elisa's sellers - This is not okay

The Finnish Market Court has prohibited Elisa from using misleading marketing claims regarding its competitor Telia's 4G services, with a fine of up to โ‚ฌ200,000 if violated.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

International e-commerce democratizes access and consumer choice

The article discusses the need for consumer-centric discussions on access to international products via e-commerce platforms, while challenging misleading interpretations of public sentiment regarding tax equality between local and global retailers in Brazil.

Mar 18 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Joe Kent: The 'Green Beret' Who Divides MAGA Supporters

Joe Kent, a former Trump administration official, has sparked controversy with his resignation letter criticizing the U.S. government's justification for war with Iran, pointing fingers at Israeli officials and media for misleading Trump.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Niklas Orrenius: Dangerous if police become blind to the speed on the hunt for the suspect

The article critiques the police's misleading practices during interrogations that undermine legal security, highlighting a historical case involving Lisbeth Palme and Christer Pettersson.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:25 UTC

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