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2d ago

Unfounded conspiracy theories spread online after Baltimore bridge collapse

Major news events — like the pandemic, natural disasters and mass shootings — now consistently serve as fodder for fringe figures.
The cargo ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge is surrounded by wreckage, in Baltimore
The cargo ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge is surrounded by wreckage, in Baltimore
2d ago

Why the government wants to rearrange your Apple Wallet

Part of the Justice Department’s sprawling antitrust lawsuit alleges the tech giant unfairly hobbles rivals from competing in digital payments.
Apple Pay used at a Target checkout.
Apple Pay used at a Target checkout.

NBC News cuts ties with former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel

The decision comes less than a week after NBC News announced her hiring, prompting an extraordinary public protest from the former host of its flagship Sunday morning political show, as well as from many of the most popular MSNBC hosts.
RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel Speaks At The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel Speaks At The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

Some creators say they're frustrated after Instagram starts limiting political content recommendations

Users are noticing that the app rolled out a new setting filtering out "political content" from account recommendations by default.
The Instagram app logo on a phone screen
The Instagram app logo on a phone screen
4d ago

Judge throws out Elon Musk's X lawsuit against nonprofit

Musk targeted the Center for Countering Digital Hate after it released a report called “Toxic Twitter” last year about hate speech and conspiracy theories on the platform.
Elon Musk in Krakow, Poland
Elon Musk in Krakow, Poland

U.S. and U.K. announce sanctions over China-linked hacks on election watchdog and lawmakers

Officials said those sanctioned are responsible for a hack that may have gained access to information on tens of millions of U.K. voters held by the Electoral Commission.
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak bids farewell to President Joe Biden
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak bids farewell to President Joe Biden
4d ago

Shohei Ohtani scandal could focus more attention on the 'Wild West' of sports betting, lawmakers say

Two bills that would add guardrails to the booming industry have recently been put forward.
Shohei Ohtani up before a preseason game between the Los Angeles Dogders and  the Los Angeles Angels, in Los Angeles.
Shohei Ohtani up before a preseason game between the Los Angeles Dogders and  the Los Angeles Angels, in Los Angeles.
4d ago

E.U. launches probes into Meta, Apple and Alphabet under sweeping new tech law

The first two probes focus on Alphabet and Apple and relate to “anti-steering rules.”
US Justice Department Sues Apple In Antitrust Case Over IPhone
US Justice Department Sues Apple In Antitrust Case Over IPhone

Princess Kate's cancer treatment news sparks remorse from people who spread conspiracies and memes online

People on social media said they felt bad poking fun at the princess after she shared news that she is undergoing chemotherapy.
Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales
Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales

The disinformation war has taken a toll, but researchers feel a shift

Researchers who study and combat disinformation have faced years of attacks. Recently, they've also achieved some quiet but significant victories.
Photo collage of person working on laptop, a spiral, Supreme Court building, and a document that reads "False" and "True"
Photo collage of person working on laptop, a spiral, Supreme Court building, and a document that reads "False" and "True"

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