A federal lawsuit alleges McDonald's misleads consumers by claiming its McRib contains actual pork rib meat, when it is reportedly made from lower-grade pork parts like shoulder and stomach. McDonald's denies the claims, stating the sandwich is made with 100% pork. The lawsuit seeks damages and measures to prevent deceptive advertising, citing consumer confusion due to the sandwich's limited availability and marketing.
Chris Mason argues that Chancellor Rachel Reeves was misleading in her pre-Budget statements by not fully disclosing that tax receipts were better than expected, which impacted the financial outlook and policy decisions, despite her claims being technically accurate at the time.
The Canadian ad falsely claimed Reagan spoke negatively about tariffs; it used selective editing of his 1987 address, but Reagan's overall stance supported free trade, making the ad's portrayal mostly false.
Amazon is facing a civil lawsuit alleging that it misled Prime subscribers, though the details of the allegations are not specified in the provided content.
A whistleblower has provided evidence suggesting Emil Bove, a Trump judicial nominee and Justice Department official, misled the Senate during his confirmation hearing, raising questions about his credibility.
Fifteen people share their experiences of falling victim to false advertising, including misleading hotel amenities such as a fake pool area, disappointing complimentary breakfasts, and misrepresented room views. Other instances include receiving the wrong product, like a PlayStation controller that turned out to be an Xbox controller, and misleading online listings for Airbnb rentals, such as an uncleaned hot tub and a drained pool upon arrival.
Two critics have accused Jordan Peterson's book, Beyond Order, of using their reviews in a misleading way on its cover. The quotes from the Times and the New Statesman were selectively chosen, omitting negative aspects of the reviews. One critic called it a "gross misrepresentation" and demanded the removal of the quote. Another critic joked about the publisher's work in disguising a negative review. The matter raises questions about selective quoting in the publishing industry.
Google is facing scrutiny over allegations that it misled advertisers about the placement of video ads and potentially violated US sanctions. Research from analytics company Adalytics suggests that Google may have cost media buyers billions of dollars by placing ads on sites in ways that violate its own standards. Adalytics found that Google often placed ads in small, muted video players that autoplayed on a loop without viewer interaction, violating Google's quality standards. There are also concerns about Google running ads on websites such as Russia Today, Pravda, Breitbart, Zero Hedge, and Newsmax. Advertisers are calling for refunds and transparency from Google, while advertising companies are urging caution for advertisers participating in Google's ecosystem.
The chief of mercenary group Wagner accused Moscow's top brass of deceiving Russians about the course of Ukraine's offensive and pointed to Kyiv's progress on the battlefield. Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin accused the Defense Ministry of not telling the truth and losing territory to Ukrainian troops. Kyiv has reported modest gains, retaking eight settlements in the first cautious steps of a fightback against entrenched Russian positions. Putin insisted again that Ukrainian troops had sustained "serious losses" and said that there was a "certain lull" on the front.
A parliamentary committee in the UK has found that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament about parties he hosted in Downing Street during COVID lockdown. The committee recommended the harshest possible punishment, including a 90-day suspension and denial of access to the Westminster estate. Johnson resigned last week in anticipation of the findings and called the committee a "kangaroo court" and a "witch hunt." The report could spell the end of his political career, but there are fears he could continue to wield power over UK politics from outside Parliament.
Ben Affleck is receiving support after a video clip from a red carpet event cleared up claims that he was arguing with Jennifer Lopez. Photos from the event had appeared to show the couple in a heated moment, but the clip shows that they were merely discussing logistics. A disclaimer has since been added to the photos, stating that they are "misleading". Fans have defended the couple, with one pointing out that Affleck's facial expressions often appear miserable even when he's happy.
The UK Parliament's Privileges Committee is investigating whether former Prime Minister Boris Johnson misled the House of Commons over parties held during the pandemic. The committee will determine if Johnson was recklessly or intentionally misleading, with the former being an easier conclusion to reach. A suspension from the Commons of 10 sitting days or more could lead to a by-election and potential defeat in his constituency. The committee's report is expected to be released in late spring or early summer and will have a lasting impact on Johnson's reputation and political future.
Boris Johnson faced a grilling by a cross-party committee of MPs investigating whether he deliberately misled parliament during the Partygate scandal. Johnson denied any wrongdoing and stuck rigidly to his lines, relying on advice from his former top aides. He only offered two apologies, but did not admit to intentionally or recklessly misleading parliament. The committee's ruling, which won't come for at least three weeks, could result in a suspension from parliament and a recall petition to trigger a by-election in Johnson's Uxbridge constituency.
