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Tech - ABC News
Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find
New research shows Russia has worked to amplify false and misleading claims about the U.S. government's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton as part of the Kremlin's efforts to manipulate ...4 hours ago - Russia -
Business - The New York Times
As Election Looms, Disinformation ‘Has Never Been Worse’
A torrent of falsehoods, from home and abroad, have undermined what was once a shared faith in the honesty of America’s democracy.19 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is Hitting the US Election From All Directions
Russia, Iran, and China are targeting the US election with an evolving array of influence operations in the last days of campaign season.23 hours ago - Microsoft -
Top stories - CBS News
Russian disinformation campaign targeting Tim Walz, U.S. officials say
U.S. intelligence officials say recent false claims regarding Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz are part of Russian disinformation campaigns. CBS News Confirmed ...15 hours ago - Russia -
Top stories - CBS News
Americans significantly stressed about country's future as Election Day nears, survey finds
With Election Day less than two weeks away, a new survey shows Americans are stressed about the future of the nation, the economy and the presidential election. Dina Demetrius reports on how to cope.Yesterday -
Tech - ABC News
Russia is behind viral disinformation targeting Walz, intelligence official says
A senior U.S. intelligence official says viral online content spreading baseless attacks on Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz was created by RussiaYesterday - Russia -
Top stories - CBS News
Russian disinformation groups likely promoting false claims about Walz
Experts say Russian disinformation groups are behind the baseless claims targeting the Harris-Walz campaign.Yesterday - Russia -
Business - Financial Times
Giuliani must turn over New York apartment and watches in defamation case
Former mayor and Trump lawyer owes nearly $150mn to two Georgia poll workers he defamed after 2020 electionYesterday - New York -
Sports - CBS Sports
MLB wants Rays to find local replacement venue after Tropicana Field wrecked by Hurricane Milton
The Trop's roof was shredded by the storm earlier this monthYesterday - MLB -
World - The Guardian
Giuliani ordered to turn over apartment and Benz to Georgia election workers
Judge appointed Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss as recipients of ex-mayor’s assets in defamation case. Rudy Giuliani must give control of his New York City apartment, a 1980s Mercedes-Benz once owned ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Giuliani ordered to turn over apartment, valuables to defamed election workers
Rudy Giuliani has seven days to turn over his possessions to a receivership controlled by Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.Yesterday -
Entertainment - ABC News
Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate
The owners of boba milk tea brand Twrl have a chance to pitch a pretty well-known investor, actor Simu LiuYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Majority of Americans are stressed by the election, survey finds. Here's how to cope.
A new survey from the American Psychological Association is shining a light on election-related stressors for Americans.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Harris leads Trump by 20 points with younger Americans, new CNBC/Generation Lab survey finds
Vice President Kamala Harris now holds a 20-point lead over former President Trump when it comes to younger voters between 18 and 342 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump repeats FEMA Helene relief disinformation
Former President Donald Trump is touring areas in North Carolina where Hurricane Helene hammered entire communities. During his tour, Trump repeated claims that federal aid for survivors is being ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - Financial Times
Uber’s drive for ‘super app’ status
The ride-hailing app is exploring a takeover of Expedia, which would be its biggest deal yet3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
FEMA administrator on disinformation after Hurricane Helene
FEMA regional administrator Robert Samaan told 60 Minutes that "mistrust in government" makes it harder to deliver aid to victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Tasmanian tiger de-extinction research advances
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.3 days ago - Golf -
Health - The New York Times
Sammy Basso, Advocate for Progeria Research, Is Dead at 28
One of about 150 people known to have a rare condition that causes rapid aging, he sought to raise awareness and participated in the search for a cure.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane Oscar forms in the Caribbean
Hurricane Oscar formed in the Caribbean on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Miami-South Florida. NWS said Oscar is expected to move toward the Turks and Caicos Islands, ...4 days ago - Oscars -
Tech - Wired
The Disinformation Warning Coming From the Edge of Europe
Moldova is facing a tide of disinformation unprecedented in complexity and aggression, the head of a new center meant to combat it tells WIRED. And platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Telegram and ...5 days ago -
World - ABC News
Yonhap news reports South Korea’s spy agency finds North Korea will send troops to support Russia's war on Ukraine
Yonhap news reports South Korea’s spy agency finds North Korea will send troops to support Russia's war on Ukraine6 days ago - North Korea -
Tech - ABC News
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 ads6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
New skin research could help slow signs of ageing
The research could also be used to produce artificial skin for transplantation and prevent scarring.October 16 -
Politics - NBC News
The disinformation pipeline: How Russian propaganda reaches and influences the U.S.
Storm-1516, a Russian disinformation group, aims to influence the U.S. election through viral videos that rely on fake whistleblowers and fabricated photos and documents.October 16 - Russia -
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Politics - The Hill
Hurricanes, the election and misinformation
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Storm misinformation stokes election fears The flood of conspiracy theories and rumors amid the severe ...October 15 -
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Top stories - CBS News
New research suggests undiagnosed ADHD may be more common in U.S. adults
A new survey reveals that 25% of U.S. adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, but only 13% have discussed it with a doctor. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains the ...October 15 -
Business - Inc.
New Global Research Suggests It May Be Time to Retire ‘Hard’ and ‘Soft’ Skills
To boost chances for long term growth, companies need to reconsider their skills development system.October 15 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Meteorologists Face Harassment and Death Threats Amid Hurricane Disinformation
Weather experts say the spiraling falsehoods, especially claims that the government is creating or controlling storms, have gotten out of hand.October 14 -
World - ABC News
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Nobel economics prize goes to global inequality researchers
Three U.S.-based academics won the 2024 Nobel economics prize for their research into why global inequality persists.October 14 -
World - The New York Times
Russian Disinformation Targets U.S.-Backed Anti-Malaria Campaign
Scientists fighting the spread of infectious diseases on the continent have been targeted online by pro-Russian activists, part of an effort to spread fear and mistrust of the West.October 14 - Russia -
Top stories - CBS News
Alejandro Mayorkas says election disinformation is "extremely damaging"
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also noted on Sunday that he's "incredibly concerned" about misinformation that's spread in the aftermath of two hurricanes.October 13