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Elon Musk spreads debunked conspiracy theories about voter fraud
At a rally last weekend, tech billionaire Elon Musk promoted debunked conspiracy theories about voting machines and encouraged voters to share any potential signs of fraud on social media. CBS News ...6 hours ago - Elon Musk -
World - The New York Times
Family Wins Suit Against Conspiracist Who Called Manchester Bombing a Hoax
A British court found that a man who called the 2017 attack at an Ariana Grande concert a “fake terrorist incident” had harassed victims and abused media freedom.Yesterday -
Tech - The New York Times
How One Georgia Voter’s Mistake Turned Into a Voter Fraud Conspiracy Theory
One voter’s mistake has been transformed into a voter fraud conspiracy theory, catapulted into the national spotlight by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Hawaii races to fight spread of invasive rhinoceros beetles
The beetles can kill coconut trees, palms and other tropical crops like kalo and banana, once they bore into them.18 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Trump: The Criminal Conspiracy Case review – outstanding but blood-chilling
This gripping documentary about the case of a former president challenging votes plays out like a wild legal drama. But if you’re anxious about the November election, it is also a pre-Halloween ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump’s Allies Revive Debunked Voting Machine Theories
The former president and his closest allies are returning to false claims about hacked machines as they prepare to contest the vote next month.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Understanding how E.coli spreads after McDonald's Quarter Pounder outbreak
A deadly E.coli outbreak may have stemmed from ingredients in McDonald's Quarter Pounders. Darin Detwiler, a food safety food adviser and professor at Northeastern University, joins CBS News with ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Arena bomb survivors win case against man who claimed attack was staged
Survivors of the Manchester Arena bomb win a case against a man who claimed no-one was injured.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Unfortunately, She Was a Nymphomaniac by Joan Smith review – debunking misogynist myths of ancient Rome
This retelling of the lives of much-maligned Roman women sees their plight through a contemporary feminist lens. Joan Smith is braver than I am. A classicist, as well as a feminist campaigner, she ...Yesterday -
Politics - CBS News
Cybersecurity chief debunks voter fraud concerns ahead of Election Day
As Election Day approaches, a CBS News poll reveals doubts about election integrity, especially among Trump supporters. Jen Easterly, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Trump uses North Carolina visit to reiterate hurricane relief conspiracies
Republican candidate repeats false claims that Fema spent money on ‘illegal migrants’ in Helene-ravaged area. Donald Trump on Monday used a trip to a hurricane-ravaged part of North Carolina to ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Refereeing conspiracy theories are nonsense but stem from valid fears | Jonathan Wilson
As fans lose control of the sport and clubs they love to mega-rich owners, they turn instead on a familiar enemy: officials. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here Another weekend, ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
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, ...3 days ago -
World - The New York Times
With Unusually Forceful Words, Canada Charges India With a Criminal Conspiracy
Canada expelled six Indian diplomats after the police said they had evidence that India used intimidation and even murder to silence its critics in Canada.5 days ago -
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Elon Musk pushes false conspiracies about voting machines during town hall
While speaking at a town hall in Pennsylvania, tech CEO and Trump supporter Elon Musk repeated false conspiracy theories claiming that voting machines rig elections.6 days ago - Elon Musk -
Top stories - The New York Times
Fire in Oakland Hills Prompts Evacuations Under Gusty Conditions
Firefighters in Northern California were responding to a blaze that burned two homes and 15 acres.6 days ago -
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U.S. boosts passenger screening as Marburg and mpox viruses spread
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.6 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Elon Musk promotes election fraud conspiracy theories at Pennsylvania rally
At a town hall near Philadelphia, Elon Musk referenced a false conspiracy theory about Dominion Voting Systems allegedly rigging U.S. elections. He questioned why the systems were used in places ...October 18 - Elon Musk -
Politics - NBC News
Musk pushes debunked Dominion voting conspiracy theory at first Pennsylvania appearance
Billionaire Elon Musk promoted debunked conspiracy theories about election fraud Thursday at the first of a series of planned campaign events across Pennsylvania.October 18 -
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'Not everything in life is a conspiracy': Andy Kim responds to claims he wore North Korean flag
Congressman Andy Kim, D-N.J., slammed Trump delegate Mike Crispi who accused him of wearing the North Korean flag during Tuesday night’s New Jersey Senate debate.October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
‘You stole the election’: Nervous volunteers on frontline of conspiracies
Suspicion about the vote count is pervasive even in small rural communities, where volunteers are preparing for potential violence.October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Trump stands by debunked claims immigrants are eating pets at event for Hispanic voters
At a town hall for the largest US Spanish-language network, Latino voters got few straight answers when questioning former president on extreme policies and lies. Key takeaways from Trump’s ...October 17 - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Jacinda Ardern hopes to ‘spread a little kindness’ as she is made a dame
New Zealand's former prime minister receives order of merit from Prince William at Windsor Castle. New Zealand’s former prime minister Jacinda Ardern said she hoped to “spread a little kindness” ...October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Could conspiracy theories and AI impact the US election?
How disinformation and advanced technology might influence the 2024 voteOctober 16 -
World - Financial Times
Wisconsin’s vote on the edge as immigrant scare stories spread
In the final leg of the US election campaign, even the quietest towns are being dragged into the border warOctober 14