Misinformation concerns grow as Election Day nears

A flood of false information around the election is already ramping up on the internet, making it hard for voters to know what’s actually real. Already in Pennsylvania, a viral video claiming to ...

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Latino voters face surge in misinformation as election nears

As the Latino vote gains attention in the 2024 election, concerns arise over targeted misinformation. Roberta Braga, co-founder of the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas, joins "CBS ...

Top tips on spotting misinformation ahead of Election Day

With the 2024 election fast approaching, it is more important than ever for Americans to be able to spot misinformation. The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips on how to tell the fake stories from ...

Misinformation sows distrust ahead of election day

Crowdsourced voter fraud claims and fake videos are flooding social media, as the contest remains on a knife-edge.

Post-election stock rally fizzles as interest rate concerns grow

Stocks tumbled on Friday as the post-election rally fizzled and investors fretted over the path of interest rates.

The Economy Looks Strong as Election Day Nears

Also, flash floods killed more than 95 people in Spain. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

U.S. intel identifies disinformation campaigns ahead of election

With just over a week to go before elections, there's a new warning about threats, fake videos and propaganda all aimed at trying to fool voters. NBC News' Maura Barrett reports.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Watch: How misinformation is affecting this election

The BBC's Marianna Spring explains allegations of voter fraud and the impact of misinformation on this election.

As Election Day Nears, Democrats Test Just How Powerful Abortion Really Is

They hope the issue helps their candidates. But some voters may support Republican candidates as well as abortion-rights ballot measures.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Early voting underway in most states as Election Day nears

With Election Day just eight days away, early voting is underway in most states across the U.S. and President Biden is preparing to cast his ballot in his home state of Delaware. NBC News’ Dasha ...

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Candidates go head-to-head in battleground states as Election Day nears

With one week to go before Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris take the stage in dueling rallies while campaign rhetoric heats up in key battleground ...

Kamala Harris delivers closing argument, pledging unity as Election Day nears

Speaking in the same spot where former President Donald Trump addressed supporters on Jan. 6, Vice President Kamala Harris focused on her goal of making progress through national unity, pledging to ...

Companies are increasingly talking about tariffs as Election Day nears

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump described “tariff” as his favorite word earlier this month, and it’s increasingly a word that’s coming up in S&P 500 companies’ quarterly earnings ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

US economy continues to grow at robust rate days before presidential election

GDP rose by 2.8% in the third quarter, short of economists’ expectations of 3.1%, and driven primarily by consumer spending. The pace of US economic growth slowed over the summer but continued its ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Latest news about Russian misinformation in 2024 elections

Officials with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say Russian efforts to spread misinformation in the 2024 elections include a video about Haitians voting in the Georgia election. ...

U.S. accuses Russia of spreading election misinformation

Amid the home stretch to election day, U.S. law enforcement and intelligence officials issued a new warning on foreign interference. On Friday, they declassified intelligence and confirmed Russia ...

5 Reasons Early Voting Is Overwhelmed With Election Misinformation

Misleading anecdotes and rumors are spreading faster, and with more ferocity, than in the run-ups to past presidential contests.

Tech - The New York Times - November 4

FBI warns that fake videos are spreading election misinformation

The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.

Election integrity expert warns about the spread of misinformation

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Michael Waldman, President of NYU’s Brennan Center for Justice, on how elections are actually becoming more secure.

Crowdsourced Fact Checks on X Can’t Stop Election Misinformation

Elon Musk and many other users on the social platform have spread and reposted numerous falsehoods related to the Nov. 5 vote, even when the content violates X’s guidelines.

Business - Inc. - October 31

U.S. Spy Agencies Issue New Warning on Russia’s Election Misinformation Campaign

Three recent videos have sought to undermine confidence in the security of the vote.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Georgia election officials fighting voting misinformation | 60 Minutes

Georgia election officials Brad Raffensperger and Gabriel Sterling were among the Republicans pushing back against claims of fraud in 2020. They’re still fighting against conspiracy theories.

Concerns over 2024 election betting

New data shows more than $100 million has been legally wagered on the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump presidential race. Koleman Strumpf, the Burchfield Presidential Chair of Political Economy at ...

Super Micro Computer Stock Crashes, Wall Street Concerns Grow

Shares of the Nvidia customer have crashed since its accounting firm, Ernst & Young, resigned.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Japanese troops will train with US and Australian forces as concerns over China grow

The defense ministers from the U.S., Japan and Australia have agreed to step up military cooperation and expressed concern about a spate of confrontations with China’s increasingly assertive military

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images

The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day.

Report says crowd-sourced fact checks on X fail to address flood of US election misinformation

X’s crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, isn’t addressing the flood of U.S. election misinformation on Elon Musk’s social media platform

Tech - ABC News - October 30

Concerns grow for imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi's health in Iran

Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has undergone a complex surgery in Iran that saw part of a bone in her right leg removed over cancer fears

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Sprinting to Election Day, in Spanish

A team of editors and translators help communicate election coverage to Spanish-speaking readers, which comes with its own set of unique challenges.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

A Guide to Election Day

A guide to what could happen, the stakes for companies and the economy, and how business leaders are preparing for the result — including potential unrest.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

These are the counties to watch on Election Day

All eyes are turning to seven critical battleground states Tuesday that will determine whether former President Trump or Vice President Harris takes the White House. Within those states, different ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

A makeshift memorial grows in Ukraine’s capital after 1,000 days of war

After 1,000 days of war, a makeshift memorial has grown in the heart of Kyiv with thousands of blue-and-yellow flags honoring soldiers who died defending Ukraine

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Voters concerned about post-election violence, efforts to overturn the results: Poll

A new poll finds that American voters are approaching the presidential election with deep unease about what could follow

Facing Post-Election Concerns, Federal Reserve Cuts Rate by Quarter-Point

After Donald Trump’s election win, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate to about 4.6 percent.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Election integrity concerns fade after resounding Trump victory: ANALYSIS

The U.S. election system passed a critical test, after months of widespread public concern about security of ballots, accuracy of the count, and timeliness of results.

Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa

World - Yahoo News - November 13

Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa

Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of Mozambique disputed Oct. 9 elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo’s candidate Daniel Chapo declared the winner

World - ABC News - November 13

President-elect Trump's relationship with Elon Musk raises ethics concerns

Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump met in Texas Tuesday to watch as Musk's company SpaceX test launched its largest rocket. The two have had a close relationship throughout the election, ...

State of 2024 race with 1 day to Election Day

With Election Day hours away, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final push in a race that voters will likely decide in a few key battleground states. ...

Latest in Misinformation concerns grow as Election Day nears

Topics