How a fringe online claim about immigrants eating pets made its way to the debate stage
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Wired - Tech
Anti-Immigrant Election Deniers Have Turned Their Online Following Into an Army of Activists
A coordinated effort called “National Only Citizens Vote” has been rolled out this week by a coalition of people pushing conspiracy theories about immigrants voting in the November election.17 minutes ago -
NBC News - Top stories
From 'rapists' to 'eating the pets': Trump has long used degrading language toward immigrants
Railing against undocumented immigration has been a consistent feature of Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns, going back to his very first one.47 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
ESPN - Sports
'A rabbit hole most people know nothing about': How insurance became the NFL's secret hack
The Jets didn't insure Aaron Rodgers, costing them cap savings. The Eagles and 49ers used insurance to help achieve contender status.4 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
With their lies about Haitian immigrants, Trump and Vance have reached a new low | Moustafa Bayoumi
If Trump and Vance can’t take responsibility for their actions now, why would they take responsibility for the country later?. During his debate with Kamala Harris on 10 September, Donald Trump ...5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
With bombast and defiance, Trump stages first rally since apparent assassination attempt
The former president claimed God saved his life twice and vowed to win in New York despite polls suggesting otherwise. Donald Trump on Wednesday night staged his first rally since he became the ...6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Trump vows to travel to Springfield following false pet-eating claims
Former President Trump pledged to travel to Springfield, Ohio, after false claims that he and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), have made about Haitian immigrants eating pets in the city. ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump’s Bogus Claims About Haitians Are Part of a Bigger Agenda
The Springfield fable is part of a crusade to throw immigrants out of the country.10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
GameSpot - Tech
Why GTA Online Players Think Its New Anti-Cheat May Hint At GTA 5's Future
GTA Online was recently updated with new anti-cheat software, and some players think this move could be a sign that GTA 5 's PC port may be in for a serious upgrade. If you're a little confused ...15 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Springfield grapples with false pet-eating rumours - and real problems
Locals say they are facing serious issues with housing, jobs and harassment, even though pet-eating rumours are false.15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Hezbollah device blasts: what do we know about how the attacks happened?
What sources are saying about the techniques behind the simultaneous explosion of thousands of devices. Analysis: Exploding pager attack in Lebanon is another blow for US peace hopes In an ...15 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Dana White: No way UFC could've known about Sean O'Malley's hip injury before UFC 306
LAS VEGAS – According to Dana White, there's no way he or the UFC could have known about Sean O'Malley's injury prior to UFC 306. O'Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) lost his bantamweight title to Merab ...20 hours ago - UFC -
The Guardian - World
‘Racism is embedded in our society’: how attacks on immigrants in Ohio highlight US disinformation crisis
Donald Trump’s ‘pet eating’ conspiracy shows how falsehoods driven by political bias are spread. In recent weeks, racist conspiracy theories about immigrants have dominated the election cycle. ...21 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
What the debate revealed about Donald Trump
Donald Trump's first reaction to any pressure is to lie. Trump is also frighteningly gullible, seemingly unable to distinguish trustworthy sources of information from highly questionable ones. ...22 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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The Guardian - World
Don’t fear the boomers! How Poland is celebrating its old people – and making life better for every age
While the rest of Europe worries about a ‘silver tsunami’ or ‘demographic bomb’, the cities of Wrocław and Kraków are treating their ageing populations as an opportunity rather than a burden – with ...22 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Harris slams "hateful rhetoric" from Trump about Haitian immigrants
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a National Association of Black Journalists panel in Philadelphia on Tuesday.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Gold is giving you a once-in-a-generation buying opportunity on its way to 4,400
The upside breakout in gold prices has more room to run.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Vance slams Harris on immigration at Wisconsin rally
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) sharply criticized Vice President Harris over immigration and public safety in a Wisconsin rally Tuesday afternoon. Speaking to a crowd ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Harris talks economy, Trump comments about immigrants in Ohio in NABJ event
Vice President Harris spoke at a discussion hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia on Tuesday, weeks after former President Trump questioned her racial identity at ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
After false pet claims, Springfield mayor says Trump visit would be 'an extreme strain' on resources
Springfield, Ohio, Mayor Rob Rue said a visit from Donald Trump, who spread false rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets there, would "strain" resources.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
Harris Condemns Trump’s False Claims About Haitian Migrants Eating Pets
“This is exhausting, and it’s harmful,” Kamala Harris said during an interview. “And it’s hateful, and grounded in some age-old stuff that we should not have the tolerance for.”Yesterday - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
The Champions League's new table explained
The Champions League will follow a new format from 2024-25 - BBC Sport explains what will change and what will stay the same.Yesterday - UEFA Champions League -
The Guardian - World
Johnny Marr rubbishes Morrissey’s claim about Smiths trademark
Lawyers for the guitarist say ownership was shared with former frontman, who has not yet signed legal papers. Johnny Marr has rejected the claim made by Morrissey that he had acquired the trademark ...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Real Madrid vs. Stuttgart live stream: How to watch UEFA Champions League online, TV channel, prediction, odds
Real Madrid kick off their title defense on TuesdayYesterday - UEFA Champions League -
Politico - Politics
Trump and Vance's pet-eating claims pose dilemma for endangered House Republicans
Now, they can’t escape it with Trump, Vance and AI-generated memes keeping the myth alive.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
FDA expands approval of breast cancer drug Kisqali to earlier stage patients
The FDA expanded the approval of Kisqali, a drug for metastatic breast cancer, to treat patients with earlier stage cancer, Novartis said.Yesterday - FDA -
MarketWatch - Business
‘My mom still has his original will’: A few months before he died, my father went online and made a secret will, cutting off my mother. Can he do this?
“His new will leaves his estate to my two nieces, nephew, my sister and me.”Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Most Trump supporters believe false claims about Haitian migrants: Poll
A YouGov poll found that more than half of Trump-backers believe that Haitian immigrants in Ohio are eating people's pets, despite no evidence of this being true.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
‘I was really desperate’: Giancarlo Esposito on Gus Fring, Sesame Street – and how he nearly hired a hitman
His Breaking Bad role may have brought him worldwide fame, but at one point the actor nearly paid someone to kill him – so his family could get the insurance money. Giancarlo Esposito is used to ...Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
The Last Of Us Season 2 Gets Exciting Update About Its Release Date
HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 is set for release in 2025, but when during the year can fans expect the sophomore season? HBO programming boss Casey Bloys said in an interview that The Last of Us ...Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
'American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez': How violence, drugs and football made a monster
Executive producers of the new FX series say it's not only the story of a notorious football player but also a 'mirror back to us as a country.'Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
How von der Leyen made sure the next commission dances to her tune
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Financial Times - World
On the fringe: Three of Edinburgh’s best bike rides
Despite the hills and cobbled streets, the Scottish capital is surprisingly cycle-friendly, with routes leading to landmarks along canal paths, old railway lines and a seaside esplanade2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Tinder’s School of Swipe is a solid first step – but online dating safety has a long way to go | Lisa Portolan
The challenge remains to create a comprehensive approach that addresses underlying abuse and discrimination. Tinder’s new consent education program represents the dating app’s latest effort to ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
More than 30 bomb threats made in Springfield, Ohio, after false pets claims
At least 33 bomb threats have been made in Springfield, Ohio, since false claims — which were pushed by former President Donald Trump and his running mate — surfaced about Haitian migrants’ eating ...2 days ago