Category: Midterm Elections (2022)

Twitter Said to Delay Changes to Check Mark Badges Until After Midterms

The New York Times – Business:
Users and employees had raised concerns that Elon Musk’s plan to give check marks to those who paid a monthly fee could be misused to sow discord.
How Molly Jong-Fast Tweeted Her Way to Liberal Media Stardom

The New York Times – Business:
She wasn’t a political expert. But her Trump-era angst found a following among Democrats — and even the White House is interested.
Russia Reactivates Its Trolls and Bots Ahead of Tuesday’s Midterms

The New York Times – Business:
Researchers have identified a series of Russian information operations to influence American elections and, perhaps, erode support for Ukraine.
In Georgia, Football and Politics Converge

The New York Times – Sports:
Some fans saw a convergence between a University of Georgia football game and the close race between Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker, a Georgia football hero.
What Will the Midterms Mean for Big Business?

The New York Times – Business:
The G.O.P. and corporate America, longtime allies, are showing signs of a breakup — which recent polls suggest will likely play out with a Republican House.
YouTube May Have Misinformation Blind Spots, Researchers Say

The New York Times – Business:
The video platform said it had limited the spread of misinformation ahead of Election Day, but new research showed that false narratives continued to slip through.
YouTube May Have Misinformation Blind Spots, Researchers Say

The New York Times – Business:
The video platform said it had limited the spread of misinformation ahead of Election Day, but new research showed that false narratives continued to slip through.
Fed Up With Political Text Messages? Read On.

The New York Times – Business:
In this polarized climate, hundreds of Americans told us they agree on one thing: Campaigns must stop spamming voters’ phones with unwanted political texts.
U.S. Added 261,000 Jobs in Strong Showing

The New York Times – Business:
Job growth is slowing but remains stronger than comfortable for the Federal Reserve, which is trying to tame high inflation.
Biden Spins His Economic Record Ahead of Elections

The New York Times – Business:
The president’s recent comments on Social Security, the deficit and economic growth claim credit where it is not always due.
On Social Media, Hunting for Voter Fraud Becomes a Game

The New York Times – Business:
Players who post about irregularities are awarded points or titles, leading participants to question the legitimacy of elections.
Employers added 261,000 jobs in October, a sign that the economy is resilient.

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