TikTok removes Russian state media accounts for 'covert influence operations' ahead of US election
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TikTok removes Russian state media accounts for 'covert influence operations' ahead of US election
TikTok has removed accounts associated with Russian state media for engaging in “covert influence operations” on the social media platform ahead of the U.S. presidential election1 hour ago - Russia -
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Consumer confidence plunges on weaker job market and high cost of living. Americans are anxious ahead of election.
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Harris and Trump campaign through battleground states with six weeks until election
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Russia-Backed Media Outlets Are Under Fire in the US—but Still Trusted Worldwide
The US government says outlets like RT work closely with Russian intelligence, and platforms have removed or banned their content. But they’re still influential all around the world.7 hours ago - Russia -
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What is Hezbollah’s role and influence in Lebanon?
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US election merchandise sellers hit by flood of cheap Chinese competition
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TikTok removes accounts linked to Russian media groups for ‘engaging in covert influence operations’
TikTok has removed accounts on the platform linked to Russian media groups for engaging in what it calls “covert influence operations” ahead of the 2024 U.S. election. The video-streaming platform ...16 hours ago - Russia -
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What voters think about climate change ahead of Election Day 2024
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State of emergency declared in Florida ahead of potential hurricane
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TikTok removes Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik, citing 'covert influence operations'
TikTok said Monday it had removed accounts belonging to Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik for engaging in what TikTok called “covert influence operations.”20 hours ago - Russia -
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Russia and Iran using AI to influence US election: DNI
They can "quickly and convincingly tailor synthetic content," an official said.20 hours ago - Iran -
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US adversaries using AI to enhance disinformation effort ahead of election
The intelligence community warned Monday that foreign adversaries are using artificial intelligence (AI)to enhance ongoing disinformation efforts. An official with the Office of the Director of ...21 hours ago -
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Murders down 11.6% in US as crime remains key election issue
Murders in the United States are down 11.6%, according to statistics released by the FBI on Monday morning.22 hours ago -
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Trump’s social-media stock ‘DJT’ drops ahead of insider stock-sale filing deadline
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Ban sought for Chinese, Russian tech used in autonomous vehicles on US roads
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Banned political ads found on TikTok weeks ahead of 2024 election
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9/22: The Takeout: State election administration panel
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Japanese warplanes use flares to warn a Russian spy plane to leave airspace
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Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire, and Polls Find Trump Ahead in Sun Belt States
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Jane Fonda rallies disaffected young US voters: ‘Do not sit this election out’
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Explosion at an Iranian Mine Kills Dozens, State Media Says
A methane leak set off the explosion, the country’s official media said, and a rescue effort was underway for those believed to be trapped in the mine.2 days ago - Iran -
The Hill - Politics
They are rigging the US election, and we're letting them get away with it
American social media companies and TikTok are allowing foreign adversaries to interfere with U.S. elections, spreading disinformation and potentially blackmailing U.S. leaders, while Facebook is ...2 days ago -
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At least 30 people killed after a methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, state media reports
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Brandenburg State Elections: What to Watch For
The far right and far left are poised to make significant gains in state voting on Sunday, possibly affecting the stability of the national government in Berlin.2 days ago -
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Election day is already here for some US voters as states open the polls early
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What insults tell us about the Trump-Harris election fight
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Ukraine bans Telegram use on state-issued devices
The ban affects government officials and military personnel, over concerns about Russian cyber-attacks.3 days ago - Ukraine -
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How the top election official in America's biggest swing state is preparing for November
Al Schmidt, Pennsylvania’s top state election official, outlined Thursday how administrators in the nation’s biggest battleground state are preparing to take on election misinformation and even ...3 days ago -
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Georgia State Election Board votes to change rules
The state that handed Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies months before Election Day.3 days ago -
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Far-right AfD looking to make German history in Brandenburg state election
Attention is focused on regional vote this Sunday that could determine the fate of the national government. Björn Höcke shielded his eyes from the bright lights as he peered from the stage into the ...4 days ago - Germany -
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Oprah, Swift and Clooney: do celebrity endorsements matter in the US election?
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