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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.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Election Denial Conspiracy Theories Are Exploding on X. This Time They’re Coming From the Left
Conspiracy theories about missing votes—which are not, in fact, missing—and something being “not right” are being spread widely on X in the wake of Donald Trump’s election victory.Tech - Wired - November 6 -
Jan. 6 rioter targeted by 'fedsurrection' conspiracy theories gets 8 years in prison
Zachary Alam, a Jan. 6 rioter who was the subject of right-wing "fedsurrection" conspiracy theories, was sentenced to eight years in prison.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
A reporter down the rabbit hole: Gabriel Gatehouse on edgelords, conspiracy theories and Trump’s America
The former BBC journalist has spent four years considering the misfits, misinformation and manipulation that are now central to US politics. In his new book, The Coming Storm, he weaves a ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
FACT FOCUS: Election officials knock down Starlink vote rigging conspiracy theories
False posts circulating on social media claim that billionaire Elon Musk facilitated alleged election fraud through his internet service provider Starlink, manipulating the vote count, particularly ...Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Southwest Airlines Settles Boardroom Fight
Southwest will add five board members as a concession.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
The fight over election rules in Georgia
Early voting began in Georgia, as a court battle was still being fought over vote-counting rules. 60 Minutes spoke with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and state election board member Janelle ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
The Fight Over the Chrysler Building Escalates
Office tenants are caught in the middle and the building’s fate remains unclear.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 4 -
Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza Fighting, Israel Says
The Israeli military confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was killed on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he spoke with President Biden about working to ...World - The New York Times - October 18 -
Parents fight to stop cuts to school transport
North Yorkshire Council will only fund bus travel to a child's nearest school from 2025.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18 -
Theatre joins fight to save Zoe's Place
The theatre says if it sells a full house, it can raise £10,500 for the charity.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18 -
Job Seekers Are Using AI to Fight AI
Job-seeking AI might help humans win the battle, but it may cost us the war.Business - Inc. - October 18 -
JD Vance and the Fight for Pennsylvania’s Catholic Voters
The Republican vice-presidential nominee is the only Catholic on either national ticket. His politics resonate with many white conservative Catholics.Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
Despite Israeli Bombs and Assassinations, Hezbollah Keeps Fighting
Extensive Israeli attacks have blown up Hezbollah munitions and killed many fighters and leaders, but the Lebanese militia is far from incapacitated, analysts say.World - The New York Times - October 19 -
The Fight Over Ballots Has Already Begun in Wisconsin
Drop boxes, which had been used for years in Wisconsin until they were mostly banned after Republicans mounted legal challenges, are back. They have become the subject of bitter debate.Top stories - The New York Times - October 19 -
Ngannou wins PFL title; dedicates fight to son
Francis Ngannou stopped Renan Ferreira in the first round to win the PFL Heavyweight Superfight Championship in his return to MMA.Sports - ESPN - October 19 -
Democrats fight for Tester in Montana as Sheehy pulls away
Democrats are refusing to give up on Sen. Jon Tester’s (D-Mont.) reelection bid even as his chances appear bleak with just more than two weeks until Election Day. To GOP senators and operatives, ...Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
‘Thousands’ of North Korean troops to fight in Russia
Washington says deployment of soldiers is ‘a very, very serious issue’Business - Financial Times - October 23
