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MAGA grandpa is about to get much worse

Facebook ditches its fact-checking program in favor of Elon Musk's army of disinformation zombies

Salon

Rage, race and good looks: the forces behind the lionization of a murder suspect

Reaction to Brian Thompson’s killing shocked pundits but a polarized US is united in contempt for health system

The Guardian - US

False flags, fake Secret Service agents: Conspiracies take over the internet after Trump assassination attempt

A Secret Service spokesman on Monday debunked one of the most prominent — and outlandish — claims that emerged in the darkest corners of the internet

The Independent UK

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What is the ‘Appeal to Heaven’ flag seen flying at Justice Alito’s beach house?

Flag has its roots in Revolutionary War but has recently become a symbol for Christian nationalism

The Independent UK

5 takeaways from NPR's reporting on the purported Matamoros flyer

Here's a summary of NPR's reporting about a purported flyer that was found in a portable toilet at a migrant encampment in Matamoros, Mexico that urged migrants to vote illegally for President Biden.

WEKU

Parker County ‘White Nationalist Fight Club’ Leader Exposed

Rhett Murry Loftis, the Texas Active Club leader, blurred his face but forgot to scrub his socials. From Steven Monacelli.

Texas Observer

The story behind the Osama bin Laden videos on TikTok

A manifesto written by the terrorist leader in 2002 resurfaced on TikTok, but the backlash to the videos was more widespread than the videos themselves.

WEKU

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RNC's livestreaming partner for the GOP debate is a haven for disinformation and extremism

The exclusive online livestream for the second Republican presidential debate this week will take place on Rumble, an alternative video-sharing platform that has been criticized for allowing far-right extremism, bigotry, election disinformation and conspiracy theories

The Independent UK

The rise of Oliver Anthony and 'Rich Men North of Richmond'

Audiences may have only just learned about a fast-rising country singer during the Republican debate Wednesday night. But "Rich Men North of Richmond" also has ties to extremist narratives.

WEKU

The viral song 'Rich Men North of Richmond' made its way to the RNC debate stage

The breakout song by an artist who goes by Oliver Anthony laid the groundwork to open the first Republican presidential debate for the 2024 election. But the song has notes of conspiracy theories.

WEKU

Trump is calling for support for his court appearance. The far right may stay away

Extremism researchers say online rhetoric from the far right has heated up since Trump was indicted. But they're not seeing signs that it will translate to collective violence.

WEKU

American extremists linked to Russian sites

The online postings of far-right extremists keep turning up on Russia's loosely moderated social media platforms.

Axios

Trump's online supporters remain muted after his indictment

Donald Trump's supporters on far-right social media platforms appear less enthusiastic about coming to the former president's aid. They're wary of ending in the same place of Jan. 6 rioters.

WEKU

Chatbots trigger next misinformation nightmare

The rise of generative AI could create abundant new opportunities for the spread of misinformation and lies online.

Axios

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WEKU

Gas stoves became part of the culture war in less than a week. Here's why

An interview with a federal safety regulator quickly became fodder for outrage, viral social media content and political fundraising.

Axios

Why misinformation didn't wreck the midterms

Online platforms, governments and the media all took preventive measures that made some difference.

WEKU

Why conspiracy theories about Paul Pelosi's assault keep circulating

Fringe websites, a tech CEO and members of Congress all spread false claims about the attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband. The strains of narratives that they leverage are anything but new.

The Independent UK

Musk emerging as Twitter's chief moderator ahead of midterms

Days after taking over Twitter and a week before the U.S. midterm elections, billionaire Elon Musk has positioned himself as moderator-in-chief of one of the most important social media platforms in American politics

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Axios

Meta: We’re not-so-big tech now

The company's big stock drop and competition from TikTok gives it new defenses against the charge of monopoly.

Salon

Trump gives the FBI the Jan. 6 treatment

Trump's implicit threats and attempts to intimidate Merrick Garland into backing down are becoming less subtle

WEKU

A Georgia monument was destroyed. Locals blame conspiracy theories

The Georgia Guidestones monument has always attracted outlandish theories, but their destruction in a recent bombing has led community members to grapple with the impact of conspiracies.

Axios

Twitter's global agenda, with or without Musk

Twitter faces fights around the world over censorship, election misinformation, extremism and harassment.

WEKU

Highland Park suspect's online history reveals a fascination with violence

The 21-year-old suspect made music videos about shootings, and apparently posted thousands of times to a message board dedicated to sharing graphic photos and videos of violence.

Axios

Right-wing misinformation machine revs up after shootings

After Buffalo and Uvalde, lies and misinformation spread faster than ever.

The Independent UK

Buffalo shooting: Sites yank videos faster, but not by much

Social platforms have learned to remove violent videos of extremist shootings more quickly over the past few years

People

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