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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Mistaken Election Results Spark Social Media Storm

Imagine tuning into a Formula 1 race on your local ABC station and suddenly seeing results for a key swing state's election before the race even finishes. That's what happened on Sunday when WNEP-TV in Pennsylvania aired a ticker showing Vice President Kamala Harris handily winning over Donald Trump

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Fires Target Ballot Drop Boxes: A Look into Concerns and Security

You might have heard about two ballot drop boxes getting damaged in Portland and Vancouver, Washington. This happened just days before the election. Authorities think someone set fire to the boxes, which are used to collect votes. In Portland, only three ballots were harmed, but in Vancouver, hundre

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Burned Ballots: A New Challenge for Election Security

In the lead-up to the 2024 election, two ballot drop boxes in the Pacific Northwest were targeted by suspected arson attacks. This isn't the first time drop boxes have faced trouble, but the recent incidents have sparked fresh concerns. Let's break down what happened and why this is a big deal. On

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Drop Box Fires: A New Wave of Voting Concerns

Just before the 2022 elections, two drop boxes in the Pacific Northwest were set on fire. One in Vancouver, Washington, lost hundreds of ballots, while Portland, Oregon's system stopped the fire quickly, saving most ballots. Authorities are checking surveillance footage to find the culprit. Drop box

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Election Threats: Conspiracy Theories Fuel Extremist Violence

U. S. intelligence agencies are on high alert for domestic extremists driven by conspiracy theories. These extremists believe in voter fraud and harbor intense dislike for political opponents. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warn that these extremists could disrupt the 2024 electio

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Why QAnon’s Influence Lives On

Ever since its peak in 2020, the once-prominent conspiracy theory QAnon has faded from public view. But don't be fooled—its beliefs are still alive and well, quietly infiltrating our political discourse. Jesselyn Cook, a journalist and Harvard University fellow, explains that the extreme ideas of QA

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Voting Rumors: How Social Media Spreads Election Myths

In the final days before a big election, false information about voting is swirling around social media. These lies, spread by people like former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, are making many voters doubt if elections are fair. Some voters believe non-citizens are voting, or

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

The Shocking Truth Behind the Black Insurrectionist

You might expect the person behind a major social media account spreading election conspiracies to be exactly who they claim to be. But that's not the case with "Black Insurrectionist". This influential account, with over 300, 000 followers, was actually run by a white man from upstate New York. Thi

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Joe Rogan Finally Welcomes Donald Trump on His Podcast

After years of speculation and rejections, Joe Rogan will finally have Donald Trump as a guest on his podcast. The interview is set to record on Friday in Austin, Texas, confirming rumors that have been floating around for a while. Rogan, known for his massive following on Spotify, has previously de

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

The Weirdest Conspiracies You’ve Never Heard Of

Believing in strange things is common. But some conspiracy theories are so unique, only a few people know about them. Let's dive into five of the weirdest ones out there. One theory suggests that computer chips hold demons. It all starts with King Solomon from the Bible. He's said to have imprisone

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