Efforts Spread Conspiracies

American activists were behind efforts to spread conspiracies with bot networks, study finds

American political activists on the left and the right are using networks of social media followers that behave like bots to rapidly spread conspiracy theories.

Matt Gaetz, picked to oversee Jan. 6 cases, backed rioters, spread conspiracy theories

Matt Gaetz, one of Donald Trump’s strongest supporters, may be overseeing Jan. 6 cases after years of criticizing the Capitol attack investigation.

Politics - NBC News - November 15

Election Fraud Conspiracy Theories Are Already Thriving Online

Pro-Trump groups have spent years building election denial networks that, combined with Big Tech’s hands-off approach and continued foreign interference, have created a toxic information ecosystem.

Tech - Wired - October 29

Republicans need real election solutions, not conspiracy theories

Too often, we see some in our party prioritizing unfounded claims about election security over the real, pressing issues that affect everyday Americans.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Debunking conspiracy theories ahead of Election Day 2024

Disinformation is still spreading in the final hours before Election Day. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant joins to debunk some of the latest conspiracy theories.

'Crisis for referees and fuel for toxic fan conspiracies'

David Coote's alleged video on Liverpool and former manager Jurgen Klopp fuels conspiracy theorists who question referees' integrity, says Phil McNulty.

Senate Democrat: RFK Jr. 'a fringe conspiracy theorist'

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Patty Murray (D-Wash.) spoke out on President-elect Trump’s recent decision to tap environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Analysis: Election conspiracies persist, even with different outcomes

Conspiracies persist, although it is effectively impossible to steal a major election in the United States.

Politics - CBS News - 3 days ago

FEMA conspiracy theories that have stoked chaos in the South date back to the 1980s

FEMA has been dealing with conspiracy theorists since shortly after the agency was created.

Intelligence bulletins show rising threat from extremists motivated by election conspiracies

Domestic violent extremists are considering a range of activities to disrupt the 2024 election and the peaceful transfer of power, with U.S. intelligence agencies seeing greater discussions around ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Profiteers Are Exploiting US Election Conspiracies and Hate to Make Millions

Unscrupulous online operators are spreading toxic lies to push bitcoin scams and sell MAGA shirts to Facebook users in the run-up to the US presidential election.

Tech - Wired - November 1

My friend has embraced conspiracy theories and I’m fed up with it | Ask Philippa

Think of him like a car in a skid, you want to take the steering wheel and switch direction, but the car has too much momentum and it will carry on the same path. The question I’ve had a good ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Trump’s Wild Claims, Conspiracies and Falsehoods Redefine Presidential Bounds

Throughout his life, Donald J. Trump has bent the truth to serve his needs, never more so than on the campaign trail to win back the White House.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Georgia officials defend voting system against barrage of conspiracies

In Georgia, where millions of people have already voted, officials are focused on ensuring the vote counting process is accurate — and that voters actually believe that.

Five US election officials on what they’re expecting: ‘There’s a conspiracy theory for everything’

On election day eve we checked in with the people, many in swing states, working to ensure all votes are counted. In Fulton county, Georgia, they’re on guard for efforts to undermine democracy from ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Georgia State Election Board chair discusses conspiracies, threats and more

Georgia State Election Board Chair John Fervier said that threats against the board were "spiking" in August and September but have "significantly reduced" recently.

How your favorite social media apps are preparing for election conspiracies

Social media companies are under intense pressure to squash the spread of disinformation on their platforms during the 2024 elections

Business - CNBC - November 5

Drop-Off in Democratic Votes Ignites Conspiracy Theories on Left and Right

There is nothing suspicious about the shift in Democratic fortunes. But partisans from across the spectrum are questioning the results, for different reasons.

Tech - The New York Times - November 9

My husband became a conspiracy theorist. Would our marriage survive?

When we met, Arlo was a charming and adventurous photographer. Then the pandemic hit and he fell for fake news, financial scams and flat-Earthers. It’s a unicorn of a summer’s day in 2020; the kind ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

'It's not true': OneTaste founder denies forced labor conspiracy charge

Wellness guru and OneTaste founder Nicole Daedone is facing one charge of forced labor conspiracy. NBC News' Chloe Melas sat down with Daedone to discuss the allegations and her business.

The Onion buys conspiracy theory site Infowars with plans to make it ‘very funny, very stupid’

Satirical news outlet purchases media platform run by Alex Jones at a court-ordered auction. The satirical news outlet the Onion has purchased Infowars, the rightwing media platform run by the ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

The Conspiracy Theory That Elon Musk Stole the Election Using Starlink Is Everywhere Now

The rapid spread of false claims about election fraud has experts worried. While not being promoted by politicians or the media, as similar claims were in 2020, the conspiracy theories are still ...

Tech - Wired - November 14

Investors Want to See a Payout on Microsoft’s AI Efforts

As the tech giant readies a report of what’s forecast as its slowest quarterly growth in a year, shareholders want to see genuine demand for the AI applications it’s spent billions to develop.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Pfizer's Strong Quarter Bolsters CEO's Comeback Efforts

The pharmaceutical company reported its third consecutive quarter with positive results.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Behind efforts to appeal to 2024 women voters

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is positioning surrogates like former first lady Michelle Obama to appeal to women voters before Election Day with reminders about vote secrecy and difficult ...

Missouri sues DOJ in effort to block poll monitors

The Republican-led state of Missouri on Monday asked a judge to block the Justice Department from dispatching lawyers to St. Louis to monitor adherence to federal voting rights laws on Election ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Behind efforts to flip North Carolina for Democrats

North Carolina has become one of the key battleground states for the 2024 elections as Democrats push for more voters in that state. CBS News' Skyler Henry breaks down how campaigns are trying to ...

Effort to add abortion rights to Florida's Constitution fails

Florida voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution.

JJ Redick unhappy with Lakers effort in loss to Memphis

LeBron James can't prevent short-handed Lakers (minus Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura) from losing to Memphis.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Redick praises LeBron, rips others' lack of effort

JJ Redick was effusive in praising LeBron James' effort on a night when the Lakers coach said the rest of the team failed to compete in a 131-114 loss to Memphis.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Meloni launches renewed effort to detain migrants in Albania

Arrival of asylum seekers from Egypt and Bangladesh will test Italian government’s deal with Tirana

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Is the Watch Industry Downplaying Its Sustainability Effort?

Some observers say that, as the deadline for European Union reporting nears, brands have lowered the volume on their environmental communications.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

Burberry Ramps Up Turnaround in Effort to Revive Brand

The luxury group said it was taking steps to cut costs and change its pricing strategy, after it slid to a first-half loss on sharply lower sales.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Gaza War Strains Europe’s Efforts at Social Cohesion

Institutions meant to promote civility, from soccer to song, have come under severe stress from rising antisemitism and anti-immigrant politics.

World - The New York Times - November 15

Stingless bees' lead conservation efforts in the Amazon rainforest

As President Joe Biden makes history by becoming the first U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest, efforts are being made to preserve the planet’s critical ecosystems. One project is being ...

US awaits Lebanon response to Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire plan

It comes amid escalating Israeli strikes seemingly aimed at pressurising Hezbollah and the government.

Latest on bomb cyclone damage and recovery efforts

Areas of the northwestern U.S. are recovering as a deadly storm known as a bomb cyclone tore through the region. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports on the recovery efforts.

The 25 greatest freshman efforts of the past 25 seasons

Cooper Flagg could be on track for a fantastic college basketball freshman season. But which heavyweights is he up against to have one of the greatest?

Sports - ESPN - 4 hours ago

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