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.
Category: Rumors and Misinformation
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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.
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U.S. Investigating Americans Who Worked With Russian State Television
The F.B.I. raided the homes of two prominent commentators on Russian state television channels as part of an effort to blunt attempts to influence November’s election.
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Elections Officials Battle a Deluge of Disinformation
County clerks and secretaries of state are overwhelmed this year, as they stare down a “perpetual moving target” of new conspiracy theories, political pressure and threats.
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Elon Musk Clashes With Keir Starmer Over Riots in UK
Over the past few days, the billionaire has posted incendiary comments about violent protests on the social media platform he controls, drawing the ire of the prime minister.
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Elon Musk Clashes With Keir Starmer Over Riots in Britain
Over the past few days, the billionaire has posted incendiary comments about violent protests on the social media platform he controls, drawing the ire of the prime minister.
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‘The Blair Witch Project’ Brings Up a Riddle That Looms 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years ago, the indie horror blockbuster compelled audiences to ask, “Was that real?” The question now permeates our age of misinformation.
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‘War Game’ Review: It Can’t Happen Here (Right?)
This nail-biter of a documentary imagines it is Jan. 6, 2025, and armed supporters of the losing candidate are hatching a coup and maybe a civil war. What will the nation’s leaders do?
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The Murdoch Family Is Battling Over the Future of the Fox Empire
Rupert Murdoch, the patriarch, has moved to change the family’s irrevocable trust to preserve his media businesses as a conservative force. Several of his children are fighting back.