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Politics - NBC News
Elon Musk promotes election fraud conspiracy theories at Pennsylvania rally
At a town hall near Philadelphia, Elon Musk referenced a false conspiracy theory about Dominion Voting Systems allegedly rigging U.S. elections. He questioned why the systems were used in places ...October 18 - Elon Musk -
Business - Financial Times
EU weighs including Musk’s business empire to calculate potential X fine
Penalty would increase dramatically if regulators took into account revenues from billionaire’s other companiesOctober 17 - European Union -
Top stories - NBC News
Hurricane victims push for donations as right-wing falsehoods cloud recovery efforts
Residents are launching GoFundMe to finance repairs but worry that scams and falsehoods, including right-wing disinformation, will hamper their appeals for help.October 17 -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Former EU Official Who Clashed With Musk Defends Bloc's Digital Rule Book
Elon Musk’s public clash with the EU offered a chance to explain to Americans that the bloc’s new online content law isn’t aimed at suppressing free speech, one of the law’s architects, Thierry ...October 17 - European Union -
Sports - ESPN
Niners check SB tape, 'moved on' from Chiefs loss
As the San Francisco 49ers began preparation for this week's game against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, they had no choice but to turn on and relive their devastating loss in Super Bowl LVIII.October 17 - NFL -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
McKinsey Cuts Hundreds From China Workforce
The consulting firm is cutting back on state-linked clients and is working to separate its China operationsOctober 17 - China -
Top stories - BBC News
Watch: From fresh-faced X Factor contestant to solo artist
The BBC takes a look back at moments from the former One Direction singer's career.October 17 -
Politics - NBC News
Elon Musk makes big push to get Trump elected again
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, stepped up his support of former President Donald Trump with new campaign appearances and by giving tens of millions of dollars to help the Trump campaign. NBC ...October 16 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris says violent crime is down. Trump says it's up. Here's a fact check.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both point to different crime data sources, but experts say Harris' claim is closer to reality.October 16 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Italy bans couples from travelling abroad for surrogacy
The move is seen by critics to target LGBT couples, who are not allowed to adopt or use IVF in the country.October 16 -
Top stories - NBC News
GOP donors pour hundreds of millions into pro-Trump super PACs before Election Day
Republican megadonors are opening up their checkbooks to help Donald Trump and other Republicans as Kamala Harris’ fundraising breaks records.October 16 - Donald Trump -
Business - Inc.
Perplexity Gets ‘Cease and Desist’ Notice From the New York Times
The newspaper wants the AI company to stop using its content to train its chatbot applications.October 16 - New York -
Politics - The Hill
Karl Rove fact-checks viral post: 'I have not been rallying for Kamala Harris'
Republican strategist Karl Rove on Tuesday sought to counter claims that he's been rallying for Vice President Harris in Pennsylvania, an allegation made in various viral posts on the social ...October 16 - Kamala Harris -
World - Financial Times
‘It’s boom time’: Renewable growth is faster in the global south than in rich countries
Energy consultancy RMI says emerging economies could overtake rich nationsOctober 16 -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation
Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capitalOctober 16 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - ABC News
Arizona counties don't have to do citizenship checks before election, judge rules
Those who sought the checks made their request too close to the election.October 15 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Paul George has bone bruise in hyperextended knee, no structural damage, per 76ers
The health of Joel Embiid and now Paul George lingers over a 76ers team with high expectations and high anxiety on the cusp of the regular season.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Georgia judge rules county election officials must certify election results
A Georgia judge ruled Tuesday that county election officials may not delay or decline to certify election results based on suspicions of fraud. Fulton County Superior Judge Robert McBurney wrote in ...October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Kamran Ghulam’s debut hundred gives Pakistan timely lift against England
Second Test, day one: Pakistan 259-5 v England Debutant stars for hosts on intriguing first day It remains to be seen whether the Pakistan team selection, which before play had raised more ...October 15 - Pakistan -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump claims Justice Dept. sued to add "illegal voters" in Virginia. Here's a fact check.
Republicans mischaracterized a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department to protect voters from being removed from voting lists too close to Election Day, CBS News' election law expert says.October 14 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
What polls are saying three weeks from the election
Ultimately, with three weeks left before the election, the polls reflect one fundamental point: This race will be extremely close.October 14 -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
'NCIS' franchise learns to time travel with prequel series 'Origins'
The latest spinoff of the long-running CBS procedural is an occasionally awkward introduction to Mark Harmon's Leroy Jethro Gibbs, played here by Austin Stowell.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Elon Musk was not barred from UK investment summit, says cabinet minister
SpaceX owner would be invited in future if he had investment streams the UK could bid for, says Peter Kyle. Elon Musk would be welcome at future UK investment summits if and when he had investment ...October 14 - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
Pennsylvania's top election official fights misinformation in swing state
Mail-in ballot processing rules could lead to a drawn-out vote count in the pivotal swing state of Pennsylvania. Top election official Al Schmidt is urging voter patience.October 13