Grifters use antisemitism, conspiracies to split the right

Could conspiracy theories and AI impact the US election?

How disinformation and advanced technology might influence the 2024 vote

Drop-Off in Democratic Votes Ignites Conspiracy Theories on Left and Right

There is nothing suspicious about the shift in Democratic fortunes. But partisans from across the spectrum are questioning the results, for different reasons.

Tech - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

Hamas leader's killing leaves US, Israel sending different signals

The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is raising new questions over the course of the war and the fate of hostages still held by the terrorist group, with the U.S. calling on both sides to seize ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Trump uses North Carolina visit to reiterate hurricane relief conspiracies

Republican candidate repeats false claims that Fema spent money on ‘illegal migrants’ in Helene-ravaged area. Donald Trump on Monday used a trip to a hurricane-ravaged part of North Carolina to ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Profiteers Are Exploiting US Election Conspiracies and Hate to Make Millions

Unscrupulous online operators are spreading toxic lies to push bitcoin scams and sell MAGA shirts to Facebook users in the run-up to the US presidential election.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Five US election officials on what they’re expecting: ‘There’s a conspiracy theory for everything’

On election day eve we checked in with the people, many in swing states, working to ensure all votes are counted. In Fulton county, Georgia, they’re on guard for efforts to undermine democracy from ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

US presidential election updates: Polls show historic gender split between Trump and Harris voters

Kamala Harris has brushed aside suggestions her campaign is falling behind with male voters as Donald Trump appears in Nevada and Arizona. Don’t miss important US election news. Get our free app ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Majority of US voters say democracy is under threat but are split on who to blame, poll shows

Survey finds distrust between Democrats and Republicans but most voters believe election results will be accurate. US politics live – latest updates Nearly half of US voters think government ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

A Russian Disinfo Campaign Is Using Comment Sections to Seed Pro-Trump Conspiracy Theories

A disinformation campaign is using the unmoderated spaces of right-wing news website comment sections to push its narratives.

Tech - Wired - November 1

‘A Trojan horse’: how the right is using ‘parental rights’ to fight abortion ballot measures

With 10 states set to vote on abortion-related measures, anti-abortion activists are trying to disrupt a streak of wins. A Maryland ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights in the state ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Could anger over abortion rights swing the US election?

Democrats are betting that a backlash against increasingly prohibitive laws will help them win votes in key battleground states

Business - Financial Times - October 23

US Christian right celebrates after prophecy of Trump win comes to pass

Christian nationalists will hope for increased political influence after key voting bloc helps to deliver at the polls. At a Republican watch party early on Tuesday evening in the Milwaukee ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Israel’s right-wing pushes to resettle Gaza: Will the US respond?

Israel's coalition government is advocating for the resettlement of Gaza, which has been met with opposition from the international community.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Antisemitic messages raked into golf club bunkers

The incident is being investigated as a racially aggravated hate crime, police said.

Adidas ends 'fight' with Kanye West over antisemitism

The two collaborated on the Yeezy collection but cut ties due to the rapper's controversial comments.

Dutch Mayor condemns fan clashes as antisemitic

Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema condemned violence in the city on Thursday as "antisemitic hit-and-run squads" after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked during their team's Europa League game with Ajax.

Sports - ESPN - 17 hours ago

Ron DeSantis ramps up efforts to defeat Florida abortion-rights ballot measure

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has undertaken a robust effort to build opposition to an abortion rights amendment on the November ballot for the 2024 election.

What the US Army’s 1959 ‘Soldier of Tomorrow’ Got Right About the Future of Warfare

Sixty-five years ago, the Army's leaders unveiled its “ultimate weapon” for the age of atomic warfare. Here’s how the service’s vision stands up to today's reality.

Tech - Wired - October 18

‘Woke tears’ water, Hillary toilet roll: the US right’s ‘parallel economy’ – in pictures

A conservative consumer movement is trying to create a separate economy from the ‘woke’ mainstream. So what are they selling?. Last year, an intense transphobic backlash erupted in response to Bud ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures

As voters in nine states determine whether to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions, opponents are using parental rights and anti-transgender messages to try to undermine support ...

Health - ABC News - October 31

US, Germany and France urge China to free a human rights lawyer and his wife accused of subversion

The United States, Germany and France have called for the release of a Chinese human rights lawyer and his wife who were sentenced to prison this week

World - ABC News - November 1

‘Collapse is how we win’: US far right aims to make gains on election division

Among extremists, election results matter less than chaos and destruction – they hope ‘civil war kicks off’ either way. US politics live – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

I’ve been on the road speaking to the US right. Trump’s victory was not a surprise | Owen Jones

The voters I spent time with were energised by the president-elect’s messages. By contrast, Harris had no clear vision and no shared rage at the state of the country. Wherever I went during the ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Michigan Senate candidates vie for split-ticket voters

NBC News Congressional Correspondent Julie Tsirkin talks to Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin and former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers ahead of their second debate in the closely contested Michigan ...

Politics - NBC News - October 14

Polymarket and PredictIt Gain Bets and Split From Polls

Supporters say the platforms are better at predicting the election. But questions have arisen about recent big bets, as they show a big lead for Donald Trump.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

Teen death crash driver was drink-driving - inquest

Jesse Owen, Callum Griffiths and Morgan Smith died at the scene of the collision.

One Texas border town's split identity

Most of the 30,000 residents of the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, are of Latino or Mexican descent, and are proud of the town's bi-national, bi-cultural, bi-lingual traditions. But the city has ...

Harris-Trump support virtually split by gender: Poll

A new survey found that Vice President Harris and former President Trump are split by gender. Harris earns 55 percent of her support from women voters while Trump earns 54 percent support from men, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Harris, Trump split vote in tiny Dixville Notch

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are tied in Dixville Notch, N.H., as the township's six votes resulted in a split for the presidential nominees, CNN reported early Tuesday morning. ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Why can’t politics in the UK or US get to grips with Taylor Swift? Because she is a force in her own right | Gaby Hinsliff

On each side of the Atlantic, so much rests on what she says, positions she takes and who meets her approval. She is where pop meets politics now. When people say that music can change the world, ...