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Extremists inspired by conspiracy theories pose major threat to 2024 elections, U.S. intelligence warns
U.S. intelligence agencies have identified domestic extremists with grievances rooted in election-related conspiracy theories, including beliefs in widespread voter fraud and animosity toward ...Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
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 -
Brazil authorities link bombing in the capital to extremist discourse
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice says he believes that the explosion outside the court in Brasilia was the consequence of frequent far-right attacks and hate speech targeting the country’s ...World - ABC News - November 14 -
How an English extremist with a Hitler tattoo hid in plain sight – and plotted to kill
Callum Parslow’s extreme beliefs were known to police when he stabbed an Eritrean man, but what lay behind his journey from bedroom fanaticism to attempted murder. When neo-Nazi terrorist Callum ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
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Trump’s early second-term choices fuel fears of extremist agenda
Trump has chosen loyalists and hardliners to lead departments that will shape US policy on immigration, defense and more. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump may have won a second ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
At least 13 people killed and more kidnapped by extremist rebels in eastern Congo
Local officials in eastern Congo say at least 13 people were killed and others kidnapped by extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State groupWorld - ABC News - November 16 -
Biden announces new sanctions against 'extremist' Israeli settlers
The Biden administration on Monday announced sanctions against what it described as Israeli citizens and entities involved in the extremist settler movement in the West Bank, part of U.S. efforts ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Extremist Timbuktu Islamic police chief sentenced to 10 years in jail by ICC
Al-Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud had been convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The international criminal court has sentenced an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader to 10 ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
At least 6 mercenaries with Russia's Wagner group killed in an extremist attack in Mali
At least six Russian mercenaries were killed in an attack by an al-Qaida-linked group in central Mali, according to a statement by the extremists on its media platformWorld - ABC News - 13 hours ago -
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.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
'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.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
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 electionsBusiness - 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.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
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 -
Facebook Is Auto-Generating Militia Group Pages as Extremists Continue to Organize in Plain Sight
Ahead of the election, anti-government militias are using Facebook to recruit, coordinate training, and promote ballot box stakeouts. Meta isn’t shutting their groups down and is even ...Tech - Wired - October 29 -
Greek police arrest third suspect over bombing as minister warns of new generation of extremists
Greek police have arrested a third suspect in connection with an explosion in central Athens last week that authorities have blamed on an alleged aspiring domestic extremist groupWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
Trump’s White House circle takes shape amid fears over extremist appointments
President-elect said to be considering immigration and foreign policy hardliners – plus the controversial RFK Jr. Donald Trump’s second administration has begun to take shape amid fears over ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Eritrean cyclists in pursuit of inspirational Girmay
The next generation of Eritrean cyclists are aiming to emulate and surpass Biniam Girmay, who has attained several landmarks for Africa.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
‘We Live in Time’ Inspires a Thousand Crying Selfies
After seeing “We Live in Time,” social media users filmed themselves sobbing, creating a loop of people seeking an emotional release and then sharing it with the world.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31
