FirstFT: Media groups prepare for election night disinformation

Also in today’s newsletter, bets on US election volatility rise, and UK borrowing costs soar

World - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

US news groups brace for a storm of election night disinformation

Outlets that play a critical role in calling results are investing to counter distrust in mass media

World - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

U.S. intel identifies disinformation campaigns ahead of election

With just over a week to go before elections, there's a new warning about threats, fake videos and propaganda all aimed at trying to fool voters. NBC News' Maura Barrett reports.

Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago

Russian disinformation groups likely promoting false claims about Walz

Experts say Russian disinformation groups are behind the baseless claims targeting the Harris-Walz campaign.

Alejandro Mayorkas says election disinformation is "extremely damaging"

Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also noted on Sunday that he's "incredibly concerned" about misinformation that's spread in the aftermath of two hurricanes.

As Election Looms, Disinformation ‘Has Never Been Worse’

A torrent of falsehoods, from home and abroad, have undermined what was once a shared faith in the honesty of America’s democracy.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

FirstFT: Calls grow for investigation into Musk election giveaways

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s vulgar ramble and Boeing workers to vote on pay deal

World - Financial Times - October 21

Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is Hitting the US Election From All Directions

Russia, Iran, and China are targeting the US election with an evolving array of influence operations in the last days of campaign season.

Tech - Wired - October 23

Georgia election official appeals to Musk over foreign disinformation on X

Brad Raffensperger says viral post alleging repeat voting in US state is likely from ‘Russian troll farms’

World - Financial Times - 12 hours ago

FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation

Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capital

World - Financial Times - October 16

FirstFT: Shares in McDonald’s plunge on links to E. coli outbreak

Also in today’s newsletter, Israel claims Nasrallah’s heir killed and Starbucks scraps financial guidance

World - Financial Times - October 23

'Ready for anything': Democrats tout post-election legal preparations

The Harris campaign says it is taking steps to prepare for "anything Republicans throw at us" in court before, after and on Election Day.

2024 election updates: Trump asks JD Vance, 'How brilliant is Donald J. Trump?'

Most polls show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump mostly neck-and-neck in key states with less than two weeks to go to Election Day.

Georgia prepares for a divisive election which could determine its future in Europe

The South Caucasus country of Georgia will go to the polls Saturday in a parliamentary election many citizens believe may be the most crucial vote of their lifetimes

World - ABC News - October 25

MAGA Unchained in Madison Square Garden

Trump’s big rally featured unadulterated racism and more talk of “enemies from within.”

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Europe prepares for 'America First' push no matter who wins the U.S. election

Trump's first tenure at the White House was a challenging time for some European leaders.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Republicans preparing to reject US election result if Trump loses, warn strategists

Polling experts point to ‘fake polls’ exaggerating his support, with baseless lawsuits alleging fraud already filed. Republicans are already laying the ground for rejecting the result of next ...

World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago

‘Lady Blogs’ Would Have Had a Field Day With This Election

The robust feminist blogosphere of 2016 is all but gone. Some of the creators are missing its perspective.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 3 days ago

In a Decisive Election, a Jewish Group Focuses on Climate Voters

Dayenu, a nonprofit group, is mobilizing Jews around a threat that organizers warn every walk of life on earth must confront: climate change.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Brian Williams to host election night special on Amazon

Brian Williams is making a return to the news business. Amazon announced Thursday that former NBC News anchor and MSNBC host will preside over election night coverage it is planning on its ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

9 congressional sleeper races to watch on Election Night

The presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is dominating the 2024 debate, but control of both chambers of Congress is also very much up for grabs — and a series of fluid races may ...

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

What You Might Know (and Not Know) on Election Night

Declaring a winner may take some time.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Harris to hold election night event at Howard University

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, plans to spend election night at her alma mater, Howard University in Washington, D.C., according to three people familiar with ...

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Harris to spend election night at Howard University

Vice President Harris will spend election night at Howard University, her alma mater in Washington, D.C., a source familiar told The Hill. Harris primary home is in California, but she has chosen ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

The Hill announces Election Night 2024 coverage plans

Announcement from: Bob Cusack, Editor-in-Chief Hey everyone, As we get ready for Election Night 2024, I wanted to share with you a few updates on our coverage plans. The Hill's website will host ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

The fat lady might not sing on election night

The 2024 presidential election is expected to be a close and contentious affair, with legal challenges and potential "Stop the Steal" protests likely to prolong the outcome, while a national ...

Politics - The Hill - 56 minutes ago

TikTok election: Trump and Harris vie for younger voters

Both campaigns are using the short-video platform to try to reach Gen Z

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Fake election-related videos being spread on social media

A video circulating on social media purporting to show a Pennsylvania election worker ripping up a ballot is fake. Our CBS News Confirmed team traced the video to an anonymous account with a ...

Trump Media Stock Jumps Again as Traders Bet on Election

Shares of the Truth Social parent company continue to soar, pushing the market value of the firm above $10 billion.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Trump Media plummets 22%, cutting into DJT rally days before election

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump owns nearly 57% of the company, which trades as DJT on the Nasdaq.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Ahead of the Election, Social Media Platforms Have Given Up

If you thought 2020 was bad, decisions from Big Tech and the US government have led to an internet that’s even worse off.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Mauritius suspends access to social media ahead of parliamentary elections

The government of Mauritius on Friday banned access to social media websites ahead of parliamentary elections later this month

Tech - ABC News - 39 minutes ago

A group of 2,000 migrants in southern Mexico depart for the US weeks before election

A group of about 2,000 migrants has left Mexico’s southern border hoping to reach the country’s north and ultimately the United States

World - ABC News - October 20

Pro-Europe opposition groups call foul on Georgia election result

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Civil rights groups warn of potential voter suppression ahead of Election Day

Civil rights leaders warn that Virginia could be a canary in a coal mine, foreshadowing broader efforts to undermine voting rights across the country.

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