Election conspiracist Mike Lindell must pay $5M to expert who proved him wrong
Lindell held "Prove Mike Wrong" contest but refused to pay the winner. Enlarge / MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on March 4, 2023, in National Harbor, Maryland. (credit.....»»
How corruption at the top erodes support for democracy
As we near the end of a "mega election" year in which as many as 2 billion people will cast ballots globally, concerns about the health of democracy are growing. Among the most frequently cited threats to democratic systems are increased discontent w.....»»
Researcher: How a Trump election win could hit the US food industry and leave millions of Americans hungry
As the US presidential election inches closer, a recent survey found that the economy is the top issue for voters, and many are also concerned about health care, foreign policy and inequality. Amid all the noise about these key issues however, food h.....»»
Online hate speech surged during 2020 U.S. election, study finds
A new study published today (Oct. 29) details the ways in which the 2020 U.S. election not only incited new hate content in online communities but also how it brought those communities closer together around online hate speech......»»
Expert explains how misinformation thrives on emotional triggers—and why traditional fact-checking often misses the mark
A recent Gallup poll showed public trust in the electoral process—a cornerstone of American democracy—is eroding as the rampant spread of misinformation and organized disinformation campaigns breed dangerous skepticism among voters. Now, with ear.....»»
Is political polarization unique to the US?
About 10 years ago, political scientist James Adams saw something troubling. New polls asked Americans whether they agreed or disagreed that people in the opposing political party weren't simply wrong but evil. Nearly half of people from both politic.....»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone expands to more countries
This morning, Apple announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is rolling out to more markets, with five new countries across Europe. Tap to Pay on the iPhone is the feature where businesses can use an iPhone as a contactless terminal to accept payments......»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone comes to more European countries
Apple has launched its Tap to Pay on iPhone feature in five more EU countries, the slow rollout that began wit the US in 2022.Tap to Pay on iPhoneIt was in May 2022 that US iPhone users gained the ability to pay other iPhone users without any extra h.....»»
Why donors should ask local communities what matters to them while deciding what success looks like
Have you ever asked a teacher whether something will be on an upcoming test to decide whether to closely pay attention to a particular lesson? Taken the long way back from a lunch break to get enough exercise to meet a goal monitored by a fitness app.....»»
Google now sells refurbished Pixel 6 and 7 phones at major discounts
If you’re in the market for a new phone but don’t want to pay full price, Google has a compelling new offer you might want … The post Google now sells refurbished Pixel 6 and 7 phones at major discounts appeared first on BGR......»»
Why We All Need a U.N. Study of the Effects of Nuclear War
A new United Nations expert study of the effects of nuclear war would spur informed and inclusive global debate on what nuclear war means for people and the planet today.....»»
I was wrong about the iPhone 16
I was wrong about the iPhone 16.....»»
Michael Cohen Predicts Exact MAGA ‘Frenzy’ Stunt Trump Will Pull On Election Night
Michael Cohen Predicts Exact MAGA ‘Frenzy’ Stunt Trump Will Pull On Election Night.....»»
Small Business Disaster Loans to Hurricane Victims Are Halted as Cash Runs Out
The Small Business Association has announced that loans to those affected by hurricanes and other disasters have been halted to wait for more money from Congress. But the House speaker says nothing will happen until after the presidential election.....»»
AI Regulation and the Challenges of Misinformation in the 2024 Presidential Election
The next U.S. president will have to contend with regulations around AI—and the electorate is already facing AI-generated misinformation......»»
These Are the Rumors and Misinformation to Watch for on Election Day
We can anticipate many false claims as we approach the U.S. presidential election—including untrue allegations of mass voting by noncitizens or of “suspicious vans” outside polling booths—and should quickly counter them, a mis.....»»
Q&A: Expert unravels truth on spiders as friend and foe
There are more than 250 species of spiders found in Florida and more than 40,000 worldwide......»»
I was wrong about the iPhone 16
One of the main drawbacks of the iPhone 16 is its 60Hz display. I complained and ranted about it, too. But now, I have to take some of that back......»»
Georgia prosecutor who brought election case against Trump faces rare Republican challenger
Georgia prosecutor who brought election case against Trump faces rare Republican challenger.....»»
Most Republican states have made voting harder since 2020—our research shows how successful they"ve been
In late September, the governor of the state of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt, boasted that election officials had removed 453,000 people from the state's voter rolls since 2021. In a state with only 2.3 million registered voters, it appears that roughly one.....»»
If you thought Astra was going to go away quietly, you were wrong
"If I have learned anything, it's that you just don't give up." On Wednesday morning, a surprising email popped into my inbox with the following subject line: "Astra announces Dep.....»»