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Musk's election falsehoods travel hundreds of times further on X than fact-checks from officials

As Elon Musk continues to aggressively share conspiracy theories and misinformation about elections on X, election officials are fighting back.

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 - 7 hours ago

Fact-Checking Harris’s Closing Argument

The vice president has stuck largely to the facts when highlighting the words of her rival, former President Donald J. Trump, but has on occasion omitted context or erred when describing policies ...

Top stories - The New York Times - 16 hours ago

Lego's Upcoming X-Mansion Is Its Largest X-Men Kit Yet

Between a hit animated series and Wolverine tearing up the box office in the Deadpool threequel, it has been a great time to be an X-Men fan. Things are getting even better, as Lego has revealed ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

Sonic X Shadow Generations Video Review

Sonic X Shadows Generations is a celebration of a specific era of Sonic games, for better and worse.

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

On X, the Definition of ‘Blocking’ Is About to Change

A change in how the site works will allow people to see posts by users who have them blocked. The company claims it is for “transparency,” but some people are worried about abuse.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 21

Lions have checked in on trade for Haason Reddick: report

Haason Reddick's Jets holdout continues, and it could possibly result in him getting traded.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Putin name-checks Trump at BRICS summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin name-checked former President Trump at this week’s BRICS summit and seemingly welcomed the Republican nominee’s desire to end the Russian-Ukraine war. “What Mr. ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Is It Covid or the Flu? New Tests Can Check for Both

So when and how should you use them?

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

The star who proved he had the X factor

With One Direction, he achieved success beyond his teenage talent show dreams, but struggled with fame.

Sonic X Shadow Generations Review - Reruns

Sonic X Shadow Generations is two games: a remaster of a game from 2011 and a brand-new game for 2024. And yet, both games feel oddly similar, building most of their levels on the backbone of ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Who Is Shadow the Hedgehog - Sonic X Shadow Generations

Debuting in Sonic Adventure 2, Shadow the Hedgehog has quickly become one of the most popular characters in the Sonic Universe. From his creation on the ARK as the "Ultimate Lifeform" to his ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition – Announcement Trailer

Rebuild humanity and survive on the mysterious planet Mira in this open-world action RPG! This visually enhanced version includes newly added story elements and more. The Xenoblade Chronicles X: ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Some Social Security beneficiaries will get an extra November check

Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.

Extra check coming to some Social Security recipients in November: Here's why

These two-check months happen a few times each year.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

George has bone bruise in left knee, 76ers say

Paul George is scheduled for more tests Tuesday, but 76ers coach Nick Nurse said so far, his hyperextended left knee "checks out OK."

Sports - ESPN - October 15

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.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed by IDF, Israel says

The Israeli foreign minister said Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was among three people killed in an operation in the Gaza Strip.

Fact-checking claims about California's Proposition 36: What it means for drug arrests

CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.

Fantasy Football Pulse Check: Was Amari Cooper the key to Bills' passing game?

Amari Cooper had an excellent performance in his first game as a Buffalo Bill. Fantasy football analyst Tera Roberts examines his addition's effects.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Conspiracy theories and a $1m check: a night at Elon Musk’s surreal election giveaway

Musk’s latest ploy to assist Trump to win the US election has been to give away $1m every day to a member of the public. US politics live – latest updates Standing before a large US flag, ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Harris claims Trump lost manufacturing jobs. Is that true? Here's a fact check.

Harris often cites accurate figures but omits that the pandemic caused manufacturing job losses in Trump's final year in office.

Politics - CBS News - October 21

DOJ sends warning to Elon Musk's PAC over checks to voters

The DOJ sent a letter to Elon Musk's America PAC, warning that the $1 million checks he's giving to registered voters may violate federal law. According to the PAC's website, Musk is randomly ...

Hasan Minhaj addresses fact-checking controversy in new Netflix special

In his new Netflix special, Hasan Minhaj touched on the fact-checked jokes scandal that led to him losing his job as the new host of the “The Daily Show.”

Musk, DOJ on collision course over $1M checks to swing state voters

Elon Musk and the Department of Justice (DOJ) appear poised for a showdown as the tech billionaire's super PAC powers ahead despite a warning from the agency over its daily $1 million giveaways to ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

UK-France school trips at risk of being axed as Brexit checks come in

French government officials and teachers express ‘concern’ over the impact of incoming border checks on student travel

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Fantasy Football Pulse Check: Happy National Tight End Day!

The tight ends were flying high in Week 8. Fantasy football analyst Tera Roberts examines some big performances.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Trump advisers propose bypassing FBI background checks for appointees

Memo prepared by ex-president’s team urges him to grant security clearances without government vetting if elected. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump ’s aides have floated the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Election fact check: Noncitizens can't vote, and instances are 'vanishingly rare'

Despite Donald Trump spreading allegations of widespread voting by noncitizens, audits of state voter rolls have uncovered very few instances of noncitizen voting.

Fox News offers fact-check of Trump's 2020 election claims

Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner offered a fact-check of former President Trump's false claims that Democrats "stole" the 2020 election from him after the network finished airing his remarks from ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

The Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check: 2 breakout candidates going in opposite directions

Dan Titus debuts the Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check by taking a closer look at Cam Thomas making the leap and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

NBA Power Rankings: Vibe check on all 30 teams

As we look at the teams who are setting the tone early in the season, it's clear that the Celtics and Thunder are a cut above their peers. Plus, the Bucks are a bummer.