Meta extends ban on new political ads past Election Day

Meta extends restriction period for new political ads throughout the week of the U.S. elections.

Business - CNBC - 16 hours ago

Meta extends political ad ban until post-Election Day

Meta extended the ban on new political ads on its platforms through Election Day, the social media giant announced Monday. The parent company of Facebook and Instagram said the restriction on new ...

Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago

How Election Coverage Extends Beyond Politics

Nearly every team at The Times has some hand in election coverage. Journalists from the Styles, Culture, Business and National desks shared how they’re tackling the moment.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Late Lawsuit Could Shape Political Ad Wars in Final Days of Campaign

House Democrats are suing to stop Republicans from using a legal loophole to bolster their Senate candidates.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds

Just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, TikTok still approved advertisements that contained election disinformation even though it has a ban on political ads

Tech - ABC News - October 17

Google to block election ads after polls close on Election Day

Google announced it will block ads about the general election on Nov. 5 after the last polls close. “As we’ve done in the past, we will temporarily pause ads related to U.S. elections after the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign

Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.

Meta Reports Record Revenue, Slower Ad Growth

The social media giant is spending billions on artificial intelligence and products for virtual and augmented reality.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

7 key forces shaping the final days of the election: From the Politics Desk

The national and battleground state polls have revealed several important dynamics that have defined the 2024 campaign between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

New Harris ad shows Texas woman who nearly died from infection amid abortion ban

A new series of ads from Vice President Harris’s campaign hit at former President Trump for his recent claim that he will be a “protector” of women by highlighting the dangerous medical situations ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

House Republican presses Meta on censoring political content

Texas Rep. August Pfluger (R) expressed concern in a letter to Meta on Tuesday over the platform's decision to automatically opt users out of political content, arguing the platform's users should ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Facebook and Instagram to delete ads that use celebrities without their consent

Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.

Political violence has marked the 2024 race – but risks rise after election day

Experts fear those convicted over January 6 attack may act violently again – but biggest threat comes from lone actors. A year punctuated by two assassination attempts, high levels of threats and ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Watch these 8 recent politics-free TV shows and specials on election day (and beyond)

As you wait for results to come in, we recommend staying distracted by watching these eight recent TV shows; they're sure to ease your election day anxiety.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 hours ago

Meta bans jet-tracking accounts that post updates on Trump, Musk and Zuckerberg

Meta followed Elon Musk's lead, banning jet-tracking accounts run by Jack Sweeney. The accounts posted locations of jets used by Donald Trump and Taylor Swift.

Meta Bans Accounts That Track Celebrity Jet Travel, Including for Zuckerberg

The suspensions mirror decision Elon Musk made in 2022 to ban similar accounts on Twitter after he acquired the platform.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

The Sims 4 added 15 million players in the past year

As part of its report for its Q2 FY25 earnings, EA noted that The Sims 4 attracted 15 million new players over the past year.

Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago

Can you spot the celebrity 'deepfakes' in a new ad warning against election disinfo?

The video features several celebrities delivering the message that Americans should rely on local officials for information about voting in the 2024 election.

Most in new survey expecting violence after Election Day

More than 6 in 10 Americans are preparing for violence after the Nov. 5 election, according to a poll released Thursday that signals deep dissonance in the country amid the hotly contested White ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Days before the election, DOJ continues to prosecute new Jan. 6 cases

Jan. 6 cases continue to trudge through the court system, even as the fate of the FBI's Capitol attack investigation rests on whether Donald Trump wins the election.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

What to know about new polls, fresh Election Day data

CBS News will receive fresh polling data throughout Election Day. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto previews what to expect as more information becomes available.

New York Times Tech Workers Strike Ahead of Election Day

Times staff worry the walkout could hinder election coverage. Union demands have included higher pay and more remote work flexibility.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Law enforcement on alert for Election Day threats, new report says

Law enforcement is on alert for Election Day threats, according to a new report.

A fixture of American politics for the past decade, Trump rallies are coming to an end

Regardless of who wins Tuesday’s election, a key fixture of America’s political landscape for nearly a decade is set to disappear: the Trump rally.

Politics - NBC News - 18 hours ago

Here’s Why Meta Getting on the AI Search Bandwagon Could Change the Entire Online Ad Market

Meta is taking on Google and Microsoft by developing its own AI search engine. The repercussions for the digital advertising market could be huge.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Meta's third-quarter profit surges 35% reflecting strong ad revenue and its AI push

Meta Platforms Inc. has posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter results fueled by its advertising revenue growth and its push to incorporate artificial intelligence

Tech - ABC News - 5 days ago

Gustavsson stays hot, Wild roll past Panthers 5-1 to extend season-opening point streak

Filip Gustavsson continued his sizzling start to the season by making 24 saves, Jake Middleton tied a career-best with three assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Tuesday ...

Sports - ABC News - October 22

Musk's political posts viewed twice as many times as political ads on X: Analysis

Elon Musk’s political posts on X have received more than twice as many views as paid political ads on his platform, according to a new analysis conducted by the Center for Countering Digital Hate ...

Politics - The Hill - 18 hours ago

Here's when past presidential elections were called

With Election Day less than two weeks away, the public has refocused their attention on some of the logistical aspects of the election, with many wondering when they can expect to know the winner – ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Latest news on early voting before Election Day, new poll on battleground states

Early voter records have been shattered in some key battleground states ahead of the 2024 Election Day. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has an update from Wisconsin, CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki Dementri ...

Jet-tracker who watched Zuckerberg, Trump, Musk says Meta has banned his accounts

Meta has removed accounts that track the plane movements of its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, X owner Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian, former President Trump and others, account owner Jack Sweeney ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

US power grid added battery equivalent of 20 nuclear reactors in past four years

Pace of growth helps maintain renewable energy when weather conditions interfere with wind and solar. Faced with worsening climate -driven disasters and an electricity grid increasingly supplied ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Wisconsin's first day of early voting surges past 2020 mark

The number of people who voted on Wisconsin’s first day of early voting in person for the 2024 election has surged past the number of people who voted on the first day of in-person early voting for ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Markey urges Meta to relaunch research initiative for 2024 election

Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) on Wednesday urged Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to enable independent academic researchers to study the impact of its platforms on the 2024 election ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

NBC News poll finds Harris and Trump neck and neck weeks before Election Day

A new national NBC News poll showed that former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck and neck in the 2024 presidential race. NBC News’ Mark Murray explains the poll’s findings ...

Politics - NBC News - October 14

Final NBC News poll: Harris and Trump are neck and neck before Election Day

The final national NBC News poll of the 2024 presidential campaign finds a neck and neck contest defined by clashing forces that have aided both Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump ...

New York Times tech union goes on strike, one day before election

The New York Times Tech Guild announced Monday morning it is officially on an unfair labor practice strike, just one day before the high stakes presidential election.

Trump and allies are pouring millions into anti-trans election ads as election nears

Former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies are aggressively pushing anti-trans messaging in the final stretch of the 2024 election.

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