The U.K. Riots Were Fomented Online. Will Social Media Companies Act?
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The U.K. Riots Were Fomented Online. Will Social Media Companies Act?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer called out social media groups for the misinformation on their platforms that sparked violent clashes this week. But holding them accountable is tough.
How Biden’s Stumbles Collided With a Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory
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How Biden’s Stumbles Collided With a Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory

Some far-right commentators have long argued that Democratic Party elites were plotting to replace President Biden. Now those commentators say they’ll be proved correct.