Election Falsehoods Take Off on YouTube as It Looks the Other Way

The video site removed 2020 misinformation, fearing real-world harm. Now it’s amplifying and profiting from 2024 falsehoods, researchers said.

Tech - The New York Times - November 1

The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes

Brothers-in-law face off in a presidential battle over the economy, cost of living and relations with global powers. Flanked by a turquoise lagoon, a newly rebuilt US military runway slices through ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

LOOK: Bears' trick-play at goal line backfires in worst possible way in Commanders' wild walk-off victory

Safe say Chicago won't be trying this again

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

2024 election updates: Trump concludes MSG rally with anti-immigrant rhetoric

Donald Trump and some prominent supporters will speak at a rally at New York's Madison Square Garden.

Trump- and Musk-fueled falsehoods and threats backdrop US election

Misinformation and Russian-linked vote curbing attempts over unfounded terrorist threats aim to disrupt US election. Americans went to the polls on Tuesday against a backdrop of misinformation – ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Spotify Takes Aim at YouTube in Battle for Podcasts

The audio streaming giant plans to pay hosts to make podcast videos and allow premium subscribers to watch them without ads.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

Elite School Will Offer a Day Off for Students Distressed by Election

Attendance on Wednesday, or whatever day the results are announced, is optional for high school students at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York City, families were told.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Taking the day after the election off from school? Not in my classroom.

This entire week, students, you need to come to school. I care about how you feel, but I’m more concerned about what you know.

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Musk's election falsehoods travel hundreds of times further on X than fact-checks from officials

As Elon Musk continues to aggressively share conspiracy theories and misinformation about elections on X, election officials are fighting back.

'Trump trade' takes off: Tesla, Bitcoin and Truth Social boom in election aftermath

The value of assets tied to Donald Trump — and those likely to benefit under his administration — are soaring in the wake of his decisive electoral victory on Tuesday.

OpenAI, Competitors Look for Ways to Overcome Current Limitations

The AI arms race is heating up even as the field has hit limits.

Business - Inc. - November 14

Way Off Course: Emperor Penguin Swims to Australia

World - Yahoo News - November 9

How Caleb Williams, Brock Purdy and others are resetting the way quarterbacks prepare

Gormely and his CORTX team help quarterbacks find secret weapons using biomechanics-based training and technology.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Senators say there are other ways to vet Gaetz without ethics report

Sen. John Cornyn seemed to suggest one way info about Gaetz could come out is by calling those associated with the allegations to appear before the Judiciary Committee.

Comcast to Spin Off MSNBC, CNBC and Other Cable Networks

The new publicly traded company is set to debut next year, with a bundle of channels that also includes Oxygen, E! and Syfy.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Comcast to spin off MSNBC, CNBC and other cable channels

Comcast is creating a new company, comprising nearly all of NBCUniversal's current cable networks with the exception of Bravo, home of the 'Real Housewives.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

US election: The other races that could shape America

Beyond the president, Americans will also choose governors, representatives, and senators

Restaurants are finally taking price hikes off the menu

The share of restaurant operators who say they’re still raising prices has shrunk this year. Trump’s promised tariffs could influence what comes next.

A look at crypto's impact on the 2024 election

A new bloc of voters is emerging and they could sway the 2024 race. With one in five Americans owning cryptocurrency, this group's preferences could have an impact in battleground states. ...

Looking back at the 2020 presidential election

Americans went to the polls under very different circumstances in 2020. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a look back ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5.

What to look for on US election night

Razor-thin margins and possible legal challenges mean the next president might not be known for some time

Business - Financial Times - November 4

What to look out for on election night

What to look out for, and when to expect a result

Effort to tackle climate change wildly off track, says UN

The world is wildly off track in tackling climate change, the UN says, as CO2 in the atmosphere accumulates faster than ever

DACA recipient elected to New Mexico legislature and other historic election wins

Cindy Nava, a former undocumented immigrant, Dreamer and Biden administration official, was elected to the New Mexico State Senate.

Politics - CBS News - November 6

Kenyan court clears the way for a new deputy president to take office

A court in Kenya has cleared the way for a new deputy president to take office despite a continuing court case challenging the impeachment of the previous deputy president

World - ABC News - October 31

With ‘season on the line,' Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams sparked Jets, Aaron Rodgers. Now what?

Rodgers and his two star wideouts finally clicked in the second half of Thursday's win. But do the Jets have enough time to dig out of a hole this season?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

The Meeting Detox: 9 Ways to Take Back Your Calendar

Discover the keys to a meeting-light culture that prioritizes productivity and effective communication in the workplace.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

This Is the Wrong Way to Talk to Your Customers Post-Election

Avoid marketing missteps by pausing, considering your audience, and being authentic to your brand.

Business - Inc. - November 7

VAR controversy gives Ten Hag another way to blame anything other than himself

Manchester United sit 14th in the Premier League with only 11 points.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Republican Senator on DOJ political interference: ‘I don’t think we know that one way or the other’

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said he doesn’t know “one way or another” if President-elect Trump and his new Department of Justice (DOJ) pick, Pam Bondi, will have political interference over the ...

Politics - The Hill - 47 minutes ago

Chuck Todd takes a look at how to interpret early results from Virginia

NBC News' Chuck Todd take a look at how early results in suburban Virginia counties could shape expectations for Vice President Harris and former President Trump's campaigns.

How Congress may look after Trump takes office

The balance of power may be changing in Congress and it hangs on the results of several key House of Representatives races. This comes as the Senate prepares for a new majority party. CBS News' ...

Book Review: 'Believe' takes a curious, not judgmental, look at success of 'Ted Lasso'

“Believe: The Untold Story Behind ‘Ted Lasso,’ the Show that Kicked Its Way Into Our Hearts” tells the story of the unlikely success of the hit Apple TV+ series

Entertainment - ABC News - November 12

Book Review: 'Believe' takes a curious, not judgmental, look at success of 'Ted Lasso'

“Believe: The Untold Story Behind ‘Ted Lasso,’ the Show that Kicked Its Way Into Our Hearts” tells the story of the unlikely success of the hit Apple TV+ series

Sports - ABC News - November 12

Oscars 2025: The pickings aren't slim, provided you take the time to look

Oscars

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

What the presidential election means for gold, oil, natural gas and other commodities

The U.S. election outcome isn’t likely to have a big impact on commodities such as energy, metals and grains in the short run, but oil and natural gas could be influenced in the years to come by ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Russian and Other Groups May Try to Undermine U.S. Elections After Vote

Groups from Russia and other countries could continue to stoke political discord until the election is certified in January, intelligence agencies say.

World - The New York Times - November 5

Joy, fascism and a staggering gender gulf mark a US election like no other

The result for nearly half the country will be devastating, after a campaign with twists and turns, including attempted assassination. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

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