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Election superstitions: A look at if theories hold clues to the White House winner
With the race for the White House heating up, "CBS Mornings Plus" explores three superstitious election theories, from cookie sales to other quirky predictions. Scott MacFarlane checks to see if ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 hours ago -
The Game Theory of Democracy
Countries where democracy is in trouble share a common pattern, and it’s a worrying one for the United States.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
The 'October Theory' of Changing Your Life
As part of the “October Theory” trend, people are rethinking their approach to the last three months of the year. They’re mostly using it as a time to set goals and reflect.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 20 -
Could conspiracy theories and AI impact the US election?
How disinformation and advanced technology might influence the 2024 voteTop stories - BBC News - October 16 -
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.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
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 - 3 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
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.Politics - NBC News - October 18 -
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 ...Politics - NBC News - October 18 -
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, ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
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, ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’ expands the 'Big Bang Theory' universe
Fans of “Young Sheldon,” the popular prequel of “The Big Bang Theory,” now have a new show to enjoy featuring the Cooper familyEntertainment - ABC News - October 23 -
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.Tech - The New York Times - October 23 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
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 - 5 days ago -
Citi has a new theory about the economy — and says investors should pick stocks that can stand on their own
Strategists at Citi like companies where there are positive trends on return on equity that are driven by operations instead of buybacks.Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Elon Musk’s X is boosting election conspiracy theories with AI-powered trending topics
The misinformation boosted by X’s AI model Grok included conspiracy theories about voter fraud and unsubstantiated smears about Vice President Kamala Harris.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
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 - 4 days ago -
Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target
The suspected arson fires of ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington this week is a reminder of how the popular collection devices have been the subject of false conspiracy theories since the ...Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
New theory about woman known as world's most prolific female serial killer
"I'm very convinced that it is, as we put it in England, a stitch-up job," a researcher said.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Billionaire Game Theory + We Are Not Ready for A.G.I. + Election Betting Markets Get Weird
“If I had $1 billion, how would I try to influence the results of this election?”Tech - The New York Times - 11 hours ago -
A Russian Disinfo Campaign Is Using Comment Sections to Seed Pro-Trump Conspiracy Theories
A disinformation campaign is using the unmoderated spaces of right-wing news website comment sections to push its narratives.Tech - Wired - 9 hours ago -
In a New Era of Jeans, What You See Isn’t Always What You Get
Sales are thriving in the uncanny valley of printed denim.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 21