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As mystery surrounding drone sightings deepens, conspiracy theories take flight
The burst of drone activity lighting up the night skies above New Jersey and other states is propelling online posts and conspiracies offering up bizarre claims to explain the drone "hysteria," ...NBC News - 7h -
Mystery drone sightings fuel spread of internet theories
One Facebook group has swelled to over 70,000 members as people speculate about the source of the drones.CBS News - 7h -
Luigi Mangione Conspiracy Theories Are Going Strong
The man who allegedly shot United Healthcare’s CEO has inspired a seemingly never-ending flood of conspiracy theories about everything from his eyebrows to the number 286.Wired - 9h -
China Races to Squelch Unrest as Signs of Economic Malaise Spread
Knife attacks and car rammings have officials unnerved about widespread societal discontent.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Hits Vanuatu, Triggering Internet Outages
A tsunami alert was lifted, but government websites were offline after the quake. The U.S. Embassy building was seriously damaged, officials said.The New York Times - 1h -
Threat of Amazon workers’ strike spreads during peak holiday season
Threats started in New York and spread to Chicago and Atlanta after company failed to meet negotiation deadline. Thousands of workers at Amazon are threatening to strike at the company after ...The Guardian - 10h -
Lack of information on mysterious drone sightings sparking conspiracy theories
The Department of Homeland Security says there's no evidence of a threat to public safety from the mysterious drone sightings that have been reported across multiple states recently, but online ...CBS News - 18h -
Why is the internet obsessed with a suspected CEO killer?
The killing of a health insurance boss has divided AmericaBBC News - 3d -
Mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey spread to Maryland
Mysterious drones have been spotted buzzing over neighborhoods, businesses, and military bases across the U.S., with sightings now expanding from New Jersey to Maryland. Now, a group of lawmakers ...NBC News - 3d -
Niger junta suspends BBC accusing it of 'spreading false news' in coverage of attack
Niger’s ruling junta suspended the BBC for three months over its coverage of an extremist attack that allegedly killed dozens of Nigerien soldiers and civiliansABC News - 4d -
Fallout from breakdown of UK labour force survey spreads
Regulator warns that 14 sets of ONS figures can no longer be badged as ‘official statistics’Financial Times - 4d -
DOJ: No undercover FBI agents were present for Jan. 6, countering conspiracy theories
There were no undercover FBI agents on the National Mall on Jan. 6, 2021, as then-President Trump encouraged his supporters to march to the Capitol, according to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) ...The Hill - 4d -
A Pokémon creature is the latest subject of the internet's fixation on Luigi Mangione
Social media has seized on a picture of the Pokémon character Breloom as part of a wide-ranging online effort to rally around Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump is a test for the ‘Great Man theory’
Modern historians are wary of ascribing change to individuals. Could that be about to change?Financial Times - 4d -
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing causes flood of disinformation, conspiracy theories
A flood of disinformation and online theories have spread over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the suspect charged in the case, Luigi Mangione. CBS News Confirmed executive ...CBS News - 5d -
US woman found safe after disappearance sparked conspiracy theories
Her disappearance sparked conspiracies online before police declared she had "voluntarily" gone missing.BBC News - 5d -
Blockchain Innovation Will Put an AI-Powered Internet Back Into Users’ Hands
In 2025, blockchain alternatives will offer more choice, open source innovation, and community-controlled options. They will carry the torch of the open internet.Wired - 5d -
Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says cancer has returned, spread
Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg says the prostate cancer he thought had been eliminated by radiation has returned and spreadABC News - 6d -
Who’s the most basic person on the internet? A court will have to decide between these two beige influencers | Arwa Mahdawi
Sydney Nicole Gifford has accused rival Alyssa Sheil of copying her bland style, in a $150,000 lawsuit over lost income and ‘mental anguish’. What’s behind this race to the bottom? . Sydney Nicole ...The Guardian - 6d -
The Internet’s Obsession With Luigi Mangione Signals a Major Shift
On Monday, police arrested Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old app developer, in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Online reaction to his apprehension reveals a new form ...Wired - 6d -
Lisa Nandy’s baffling theory for TV success is all stick, no substance
Culture secretary’s push for greater diversity speaks to Labour’s misguided belief that ‘being nice’ delivers growthFinancial Times - 6d -
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The weight-loss drug boom has become one of the internet's biggest scams
As demand for obesity drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro and Ozempic, outpaces supply, online scams are rising, according to cybersecurity experts.CNBC - Dec. 8 -
'No-one slept in Syria last night' - how news of Assad's toppling spread
Residents in the Syrian capital tell of an anxious night waiting for news of the fall of Bashar Al-Assad.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Internet Plans Now Come With 'Nutrition Labels.' No One Knows How to Read Them.
Internet-service providers must disclose prices and speeds on labels like packaged foods—but consumers can’t find or understand them.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
He Investigates the Internet's Most Vicious Hackers---From a Secret Location
In the increasingly dangerous world of cybercrime, Brian Krebs faces threats, manipulation and the odd chess challenge.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 7 -
College football picks, schedule: Predictions against the spread, odds for games on Championship Week
A closer look at the at the matchups set on Saturday to decide conference winners for the 2024 seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Why top internet sleuths say they won't help find the UnitedHealthcare CEO killer
A high-profile violent crime typically sets social media abuzz with tips and theories from amateur internet sleuths, hunting for the alleged perpetrator.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Mariah Carey debunks Spotify video after AI theory: Just 'bad lighting and a red lip'
Mariah Carey using artificial intelligence to address her most devoted fans on Spotify? The singer says that's simply just fantasy — and some 'bad lighting.'Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Hunger spreads virtually everywhere in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war
An Israeli airstrike killed at least 21 people in a designated humanitarian encampment in southern Gaza on Wednesday, according to a nearby hospital head. Meanwhile, Palestinians are struggling to ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
How Stalker 2's Launch (Literally) Broke The Internet
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has enjoyed a generally positive overall reception , despite launching with a few issues . But Stalker 2 released to near-unanimous praise from players in Ukraine, ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
NFL Week 14 picks, odds, spread, best bets: Packers upset Lions in 'TNF' showdown, Bengals outscore Cowboys
Jordan Dajani gives his picks for Week 14 of the 2024 NFL seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
How the Messy Process of Milking Cows Can Spread Bird Flu
On America’s large dairy farms, milking is a vast operation, and the potential for disease transmission is worrying, health experts say.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Conspiracy theories and cosying up to dictators: why intelligence experts are spooked by Tulsi Gabbard
Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence has long been regarded as dangerous for her Syria contacts and stance on Ukraine. In 2018, a Syrian dissident codenamed Caesar was set to testify ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Duke vs. Auburn live stream, where to watch, TV channel, kickoff time, odds, spread, prediction, pick
The No. 9 Blue Devils will host the No. 2 Tigers in the SEC/ACC Challenge on WednesdayCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
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Ireland Rejected the Far Right. The Election Conspiracy Theories Have Already Begun
Ireland’s far-right candidates expected to succeed on a wave of anti-immigrant rhetoric, but the people rejected them wholesale.Wired - Dec. 3 -
French bond yield spread to Germany near 12-year high a day ahead of vote on government
French sovereign bonds rose, though the yield spread with Germany still traded near the widest since the European debt crisisMarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Iran warns Syria conflict could spread regionally; Israel and Hezbollah trade fire despite truce
Iran warns Syria conflict could spread regionally; Israel and Hezbollah trade fire despite truceNBC News - Dec. 3 -
Nous Research is training an AI model using machines distributed across the internet
Nous's DisTrO, Distributed Training Over-the-Internet, allows foundation class models to be trained without expensive superclusters.VentureBeat - Dec. 2
