Category: Fringe Groups and Movements

QAnon Faithful See Validation in the Epstein Files

The New York Times – Business:
The nearly decade-old conspiracy theory does not align neatly with the facts emerging from the documents. That does not seem to matter.
Nepal’s Young Protesters Find an Unlikely Partner: The Army

After an explosion of popular rage tore through the country, its respected army was the only institution left standing. It’s now in talks with the protesters.
Who Are the Women of the Pronatalist Movement?

At a convention for people concerned about falling birthrates, the women in attendance think motherhood needs a rebrand.
Tesla Sales Are Slumping, Even in the Most E.V.-Friendly Place

Elon Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to fewer deliveries in Norway the first quarter, though other factors also played a role.
UFC CEO Dana White’s Embrace of Andrew Tate Tests Trump Supporters’ Limits

Dana White of the U.F.C. greeted Andrew Tate and his brother at an event, highlighting a divide among conservatives.
Tesla Fires a Manager Who Criticized Elon Musk on Social Media

The employee objected to a post on X by Mr. Musk, Tesla’s chief executive and a top adviser to President Trump, that referred to Nazi leaders.
As Elon Musk Embraces the Far Right, Some of Its Leaders Reject Him

Mr. Musk has fallen out with prominent right-wing Americans who say they are worried that their agenda may be sidelined in favor of his own.
Under Pressure, Telegram Turns a Profit for the First Time

Even as Telegram faces legal scrutiny and grapples with billions in debt, it is set to be profitable for the first time as it tries cryptocurrencies, subscriptions and ads.
Rupert Murdoch Fails in Bid to Change Family Trust

A Nevada commissioner ruled resoundingly against Mr. Murdoch, who was trying to give full control of his empire to his son Lachlan and lock in Fox News’s right-wing editorial slant.
Election Reveals Right-Wing Shift of Social Media Platforms

If the election underscored anything about the internet, it was the ascendancy of social platforms for the right. That puts Democrats at a disadvantage.
Right-Wing Groups Are Organizing on Telegram Ahead of Election Day

Right-wing groups, which use Telegram to organize real-world actions, are urging followers to watch the polls and stand up for their rights, in a harbinger of potential chaos.
John F. Kennedy Jr.’s 1990s-era Magazine Is Back, With a QAnon Twist

It is a reanimation story strange enough for a zombie movie, made possible by the fact that the original George trademark lapsed, only to be secured by a conservative lawyer.