FirstFT: Media groups prepare for election night disinformation

Meteorologists Face Harassment and Death Threats Amid Hurricane Disinformation

Weather experts say the spiraling falsehoods, especially claims that the government is creating or controlling storms, have gotten out of hand.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

The disinformation pipeline: How Russian propaganda reaches and influences the U.S.

Storm-1516, a Russian disinformation group, aims to influence the U.S. election through viral videos that rely on fake whistleblowers and fabricated photos and documents.

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Russia is behind viral disinformation targeting Walz, intelligence official says

A senior U.S. intelligence official says viral online content spreading baseless attacks on Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz was created by Russia

Tech - ABC News - October 22

Russian disinformation campaign targeting Tim Walz, U.S. officials say

U.S. intelligence officials say recent false claims regarding Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz are part of Russian disinformation campaigns. CBS News Confirmed ...

Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find

New research shows Russia has worked to amplify false and misleading claims about the U.S. government's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton as part of the Kremlin's efforts to manipulate ...

Tech - ABC News - October 24

How the media is failing us

I include myself in the under-reporting of the most consequential global stores

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

NASA and SpaceX Launch Europa Clipper to a Jupiter Moon

The spacecraft lifted off Monday on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, embarking on a nearly six-year journey to Jupiter.

Science - The New York Times - October 15

Whether it's natural or nuclear destruction, America must be prepared

With the damage wrought by these two hurricanes very much in mind, appreciating the power of fission (nuclear) and fusion (thermonuclear weapons) is important given Iran’s activities and China's ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

9 ways to prepare for racial blowback if Harris loses

It is time to begin thinking about the implications of a Harris loss for the Black working class, which does not have the luxury of avoiding political blowback.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

CR Beverage Prepares Near $650.0 Million Listing

The Chinese beverage company is testing investor interest in its business, taking advantage of growing risk appetite for new equity offerings in Hong Kong.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Kiev prepares electricity grid for another winter at war

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Advent International prepares takeover bid for Tate & Lyle

An offer for ingredients group would mark private equity’s latest attempt to acquire a London-listed company

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Cop16: Colombia prepares to host ‘decisive’ summit on biodiversity

Experts say UN event will be critical for world’s declining wildlife population as host nation pushes for inclusivity. World leaders, environmental activists and prominent researchers have begun to ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Want to work at Chipotle? Be prepared to chat with AI.

Chipotle plans to deploy a conversational AI hiring system, dubbed "Ava Cado," across more than 3,500 restaurants.

The great wealth transfer is underway. Here's how to prepare

The great wealth transfer is underway with an estimated $84 trillion projected to change hands by 2045. Here's how families can prepare.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Evening Report — Trump, Harris prepare for Texas showdown

🔉Plus: First audio of 911 calls from Trump assassination attempt released {beacon} Evening Report Thursday, Oct. 24 © AP photo Trump, Harris prepare for Texas showdown The Lone Star State will ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

How Taiwan is preparing for a nighttime Chinese attack

PENGHU ISLANDS, Taiwan — First came the flares, launched just offshore to erase the darkness with a bright orange glow. Then came the light machine guns, fired from several positions across the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

The US must prepare for a multi-front war

The death of Yahya Sinwar in a tunnel in southern Gaza marks a potential inflection point in Israel's long wars against Iran and its proxies, but the U.S. must make the necessary investments and ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Inside Taiwan's preparations for a potential Chinese attack

🪖 Special report from The Hill on the Penghu Islands {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story How Taiwan preps for a nighttime Chinese attack Taiwan’s army ...