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Fighting conspiracy theories with comedy? That's what the Onion hopes after its purchase of Infowars

It seemed like bad satire, or yet another conspiracy theory

Entertainment - ABC News - 5 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 - October 29

Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes

The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.

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 vote

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 - 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.

Democrats Had a Theory of the Election. They Were Wrong.

Two columnists argue that the left neglected to hear what Americans were telling them over the past four years.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

There Were Two Huge Problems Harris Could Not Escape

The curling theory of campaigns proves itself again.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Jerry Seinfeld walks back comments on 'extreme left' ruining comedy

Jerry Seinfeld walked back his remarks about the "extreme left" killing comedy in an interview on the "Breaking Bread with Tom Papa" podcast. This comes after a previous interview with The New ...

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Jerry Seinfeld takes back comments on 'extreme left' ruining comedy

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld said in a Tuesday interview he regrets saying the “extreme left” was ruining comedy and added, upon further reflection, he does not agree with that sentiment. “I did an ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

The Crime Is Mine review – François Ozon’s 1930s crime comedy is a moreish crowdpleaser

Ozon and a stellar cast serve up an entertaining, if shallow caper that shades a little too close to #MeToo. François Ozon has directed plenty of complex, demanding and serious dramas: Everything ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Review: 'The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh' is a splendid new comedy centered on an immigrant family

"The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh," premiering Thursday on Prime Video, is a funny and oddball new series from Vijal Patel about a South Asian family that moves to the Pennsylvania city.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

'What We Do in the Shadows' is approaching the end, but 'life goes on' in the vampire comedy

'What We Do in the Shadows' showrunner Paul Simms and cast members discuss their otherworldly comedy as it approaches the end.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28

In China, Comedy Is Giving Women a Voice. But Can Men Take a Joke?

Comedy has become a way for women to skewer China’s gender inequality. Some men aren’t happy about it.

World - The New York Times - October 31

Ted Danson on his new comedy series "A Man on the Inside"

"Cheers" actor Ted Danson's latest series is the Netflix comedy "A Man on the Inside," in which he plays a retired widower-turned-investigator who goes undercover in a nursing home. Correspondent ...

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 family

Entertainment - 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 ...

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.

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 ...

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

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

Wild Pokemon TCG Pocket Theory Thinks You Can Game The System

Pokemon Trading Card Pocket has barely been out a week, but players are already looking for anything to give them the edge they need to find the mobile game's rarest cards, no matter how unlikely. ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 6

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 - 5 days ago

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 - 12 hours ago

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 - 13 hours ago

‘Something special’: Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones on bucolic comedy beauty Detectorists, 10 years on

The open-hearted paean to friendship and a quiet life has become a global hit after charming viewers the world over. As it turns 10, its stars reflect on how they made TV magic. ‘Finding junk and ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Jerry Seinfeld said he regrets comments blaming 'extreme left' for ruining comedy

Jerry Seinfeld walked back his remarks about the "extreme left" killing comedy in an interview with the "Breaking Bread with Tom Papa" podcast on Tuesday.

Comedians question Trump's podcast appearances: 'We're supposed to be... making politicians uncomfortable'

Comedians Marc Maron, Laurie Kilmartin, Brendon Walsh and others weigh in on Trump appearing to go after the 'Bro Vote' podcasts, including comedy fare like 'This Past Weekend With Theo Von,' ...