Iran Emerges as a Top Disinformation Threat in U.S. Presidential Race
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ABC News - Top stories
Teamsters union opts to not endorse any presidential candidate
The Teamsters, one of the most prominent and influential unions in the country, said Wednesday it will not endorse any presidential candidate this year.12 minutes ago -
CNBC - Business
Teamsters will not endorse Harris or Trump in 2024 presidential election
The major labor union did not endorse any candidate in the race between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.22 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
Powell downplays impact of rate cut on Trump-Harris presidential race
Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are each fighting to convince voters they are best candidate for the U.S. economy.25 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Teamsters union declines to endorse in presidential election, breaking decades of precedent
The Teamsters on Wednesday declined to endorse a candidate for president, the first time in decades that the union hasn't backed a candidate in the presidential election.50 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Teamsters decide not to make 2024 presidential endorsement
The union's president, Sean O'Brien, broke with tradition and spoke at the RNC.58 minutes ago -
The Hill - Politics
Teamsters skips endorsement in presidential race for first time since 1996
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters will not issue an endorsement in the presidential election for the first time since 1996, and for only the second time since 1960. Teamsters General ...1 hour ago -
ABC News - World
Cyprus' top court sacks the government's chief accountant over misconduct
Cyprus’ top court has ordered that the government's comptroller general be removed from his post for misconduct and interferences in the works of the judiciary4 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
This airport was ranked the most satisfying in the U.S.
If travel is about the journey as much as the destination, fly through this airport for a more satisfying trip.4 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Is Injured in Apparent Pager Attack, State Media Reports
The ambassador, Mojtaba Amini, lost an eye, according to two members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps who were briefed on the attack.6 hours ago - Iran -
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. ...8 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Westminster’s big two and the new race for political space
The UK’s duopoly of Labour and Conservatives has never looked more vulnerable9 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
GOP: New threat to Trump will boost his campaign
Republican lawmakers think the second assassination attempt against former President Trump could give his struggling campaign a needed boost by energizing GPO voters and putting Democrats on the ...10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
South Korea emerges as a top US investor as China tensions escalate
US project commitments from South Korean companies totalled $21.5bn last year, more than any other country16 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Wildlife charity declares 'butterfly emergency'
The charity is calling on the government to ban pesticides that can harm butterflies and bees.18 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
New details emerge about alleged attempted Trump assassination suspect
The man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his golf course on Sunday said in a self-published book he had previously voted for Trump, but called him "idiot," ...20 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Georgia Secretary of State examines threat of political violence in U.S.
Is it becoming more routine for lawmakers to have to say violence has no place in U.S. politics? Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who faced threats after the 2020 election, joins ...20 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Russian disinformation peddlers are targeting Harris-Walz campaign with fake videos, Microsoft says
Russian disinformation peddlers are producing videos targeting the Harris-Walz presidential campaign with false and disparaging claims, Microsoft said Tuesday.22 hours ago - Russia -
The Hill - Politics
Klobuchar, Warner press tech leaders to take action against election-related disinformation
Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.) sent a letter to major tech leaders on Tuesday, urging them to take "decisive action" against disinformation related to the 2024 general ...23 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Senate IVF bill fails again to advance on mostly party line vote
Senate Majority Leader Schumer wanted to put Republicans on record with their vote on IVF, which has become a flashpoint in the presidential election.23 hours ago -
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ABC News - Top stories
Polls show Harris gaining after the presidential debate
What the 538 election forecast says after the Harris-Trump presidential debate.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Presidential debates must be rescued from TV news media
The U.S. presidential debates have become a corporate television news media product, with activist moderators and imbalanced fact checks, leaving viewers with a poor quality exchange between the ...Yesterday -
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ESPN - Sports
Sources: Air Force emerges as serious AAC target
Air Force has emerged as a serious target to be added to the American Athletic Conference, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday, after the program emerged as a potential AAC add prior to the ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Our presidential candidates are shamefully silent on the fentanyl crisis
Fentanyl was only briefly mentioned in last week’s presidential debate, and then only in the context of the border crisis.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Presidential Campaigns and Allies Plan $500 Million in TV and Radio Ads
Groups backing Vice President Kamala Harris have reserved $332 million worth of airtime. Just about $194 million in ads will come from groups backing former President Donald J. Trump.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Iran releases an Austrian man, the first time his imprisonment made public
Iranian state media say authorities have released an Austrian citizen who was held in prison in the country’s northwest, the first time information about his imprisonment was made publicYesterday - Iran -
The New York Times - Tech
How A.I., QAnon and Falsehoods Are Reshaping the Presidential Race
Three experts on social media and disinformation share their predictions for this year’s chaotic election.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Iran’s ambassador in Lebanon has been wounded in the explosion of pagers in the country, Iranian news reports say
Iran’s ambassador in Lebanon has been wounded in the explosion of pagers in the country, Iranian news reports sayYesterday - Iran -
The Hill - Politics
There’s less social media transparency and, likely, more disinformation
Recent declines in transparency may blind researchers and the public to the impact of other changes in the social media ecosystem altering how disinformation is being spread, including the ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Trump recounts apparent assassination attempt as new details emerge
Former president praises Secret Service as cellphone records show alleged gunman camped out near golf course for about 12 hours . US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has given his ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Presidential Horse Race
Taking polls seriously can bring enormous benefits. The past few years have been a case study.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Alsobrooks leads Hogan in Maryland Senate race: Poll
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) holds a lead over former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R), according to a new The Hill/DC News Now/Emerson College poll released on Tuesday. ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Oscar Contenders Emerge After Film Festival Season
After film festivals in Venice, Telluride and Toronto, a slate of contenders has emerged. Still, there are few front-runners.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Time to retire the emerging markets brand
Innovations around EM indices are required with more thematic benchmarksYesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Kenny Bednarek’s Headbands Help Him Stand Out Among Sprinters
Kenny Bednarek isn’t as flashy as some runners, but his Olympic medals, and a vast collection of anime-themed headbands, make him stand out.3 days ago