Rumors and Misinformation – Page 11

Iran Emerges as a Top Disinformation Threat in U.S. Presidential Race

With a flurry of hacks and fake websites, Iran has intensified its efforts to discredit American democracy and possibly tip the race against former President Donald Trump.

By Steven Lee Myers Tiffany Hsu and Farnaz Fassihi

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How Pavel Durov, Telegram’s Founder, Went From Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg to Wanted Man

Pavel Durov’s anti-establishment streak helped him create one of the world’s biggest online platforms, which emphasizes free speech. It also put a target on his back.

By Paul Mozur and Adam Satariano

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Telegram’s Top Executive Pavel Durov Reportedly Detained in France

The founder of Telegram, an app with more than 900 million users, was taken into custody by authorities, French media reported.

By Adam Satariano Paul Mozur and Aurelien Breeden

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Beyoncé Rumors Briefly Took Center Stage. Kamala Harris Grabbed It Back.

Unsubstantiated rumors that the star would appear at the Democratic National Convention, perhaps alongside Taylor Swift, created a daylong frenzy. Then the headliner took control.

By Salamishah Tillet

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