Tag: Rumors and Misinformation

Lies for Profit: Can Sandy Hook Parents Shut Alex Jones Down?

AUSTIN, Texas — When viral lies harm private people, are the courts…

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2020 Election Deniers Seek Out Powerful Allies: County Sheriffs

LAS VEGAS — An influential network of conservative activists fixated on the…

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Ties Between Alex Jones and Radio Network Show Economics of Misinformation

Ted Anderson, a precious metals seller, was hoping to rustle up some…

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Elon Musk Responds to Twitter’s Lawsuit Over $44 Billion Deal

Elon Musk accused Twitter on Friday of deceiving him about its service,…

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As Faith Flags in U.S. Government, Many Voters Want to Upend the System

A majority of American voters across nearly all demographics and ideologies believe…

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How Elon Musk Damaged Twitter and Left It Worse Off

SAN FRANCISCO — For years, Twitter was a runner-up social media company.…

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The Fight Over Truth Also Has a Red State, Blue State Divide

To fight disinformation, California lawmakers are advancing a bill that would force…

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Disinformation Has Become Another Untouchable Problem in Washington

WASHINGTON — The memo that reached the top of the Department of…

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The Perils of Slow Vote-Counting and Delayed Election Results

What happens when Election Day lasts for weeks?The short, glib answer to…

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