Saturday, November 16, 2024

Cuomo's drive to dominate led to success, and his downfall

Back in 2018, when there was talk he might run for president, Andrew Cuomo insisted there was only one reason he would leave office early. And it wasn't the White House. “The only caveat,” he
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Cuomo's drive to dominate led to success, and his downfall

Back in 2018, when there was talk he might run for president, Andrew Cuomo insisted there was only one reason he would leave office early. And it wasn't the White House. “The only caveat,” he
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Cuomo's drive to dominate led to success, and his downfall

Back in 2018, when there was talk he might run for president, Andrew Cuomo insisted there was only one reason he would leave office early. And it wasn't the White House. “The only caveat,” he
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Cuomo's drive to dominate led to success, and his downfall

Back in 2018, when there was talk he might run for president, Andrew Cuomo insisted there was only one reason he would leave office early. And it wasn't the White House. “The only caveat,” he
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Misinformation at public forums vexes local boards, big tech

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There are plenty of places to turn for accurate information about COVID-19. Your physician. Local health departments. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Misinformation at public forums vexes local boards, big tech

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There are plenty of places to turn for accurate information about COVID-19. Your physician. Local health departments. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Misinformation at public forums vexes local boards, big tech

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There are plenty of places to turn for accurate information about COVID-19. Your physician. Local health departments. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Misinformation at public forums vexes local boards, big tech

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There are plenty of places to turn for accurate information about COVID-19. Your physician. Local health departments. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Misinformation at public forums vexes local boards, big tech

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There are plenty of places to turn for accurate information about COVID-19. Your physician. Local health departments. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

In Trump's Jan. 6 recast, attackers become martyrs, heroes

WASHINGTON (AP) — A cocktail of propaganda, conspiracy theory and disinformation — of the kind intoxicating to the masses in the darkest turns of history — is fueling delusion over the agonies of Jan. 6.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

In Trump's Jan. 6 recast, attackers become martyrs, heroes

WASHINGTON (AP) — A cocktail of propaganda, conspiracy theory and disinformation — of the kind intoxicating to the masses in the darkest turns of history — is fueling delusion over the agonies of Jan. 6.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

In Trump's Jan. 6 recast, attackers become martyrs, heroes

WASHINGTON (AP) — A cocktail of propaganda, conspiracy theory and disinformation — of the kind intoxicating to the masses in the darkest turns of history — is fueling delusion over the agonies of Jan. 6.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

In Trump's Jan. 6 recast, attackers become martyrs, heroes

WASHINGTON (AP) — A cocktail of propaganda, conspiracy theory and disinformation — of the kind intoxicating to the masses in the darkest turns of history — is fueling delusion over the agonies of Jan. 6.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Surgeon general urges US fight against COVID misinformation

U.S. Surgeon General
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Surgeon general urges US fight against COVID misinformation

U.S. Surgeon General
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Surgeon general urges US fight against COVID misinformation

U.S. Surgeon General
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Surgeon general urges US fight against COVID misinformation

U.S. Surgeon General
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

6 months after Capitol assault, corporate pledges fall flat

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As shockwaves spread across the country from the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, corporate America took a stand against the lies that powered the mob. Or so it seemed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

6 months after Capitol assault, corporate pledges fall flat

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As shockwaves spread across the country from the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, corporate America took a stand against the lies that powered the mob. Or so it seemed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

6 months after Capitol assault, corporate pledges fall flat

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As shockwaves spread across the country from the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, corporate America took a stand against the lies that powered the mob. Or so it seemed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

6 months after Capitol assault, corporate pledges fall flat

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As shockwaves spread across the country from the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, corporate America took a stand against the lies that powered the mob. Or so it seemed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Homicides are up, but GOP misleads with claims about blame

WASHINGTON (AP) — “SKYROCKETING MURDER RATES,” claimed the National Fraternal Order of Police. “An explosion of violent crime," said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. “Democrat-run cities across the country who cut funding for police have seen increases in crime,” tweeted U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Homicides are up, but GOP misleads with claims about blame

WASHINGTON (AP) — “SKYROCKETING MURDER RATES,” claimed the National Fraternal Order of Police. “An explosion of violent crime," said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. “Democrat-run cities across the country who cut funding for police have seen increases in crime,” tweeted U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Homicides are up, but GOP misleads with claims about blame

WASHINGTON (AP) — “SKYROCKETING MURDER RATES,” claimed the National Fraternal Order of Police. “An explosion of violent crime," said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. “Democrat-run cities across the country who cut funding for police have seen increases in crime,” tweeted U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Homicides are up, but GOP misleads with claims about blame

WASHINGTON (AP) — “SKYROCKETING MURDER RATES,” claimed the National Fraternal Order of Police. “An explosion of violent crime," said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. “Democrat-run cities across the country who cut funding for police have seen increases in crime,” tweeted U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Defense for some Capitol rioters: election misinformation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Falsehoods about the election helped bring insurrectionists to the Capitol on Jan. 6, and now some who are facing criminal charges for their actions during the riot hope their gullibility might save them or at least engender some sympathy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

More states ease lingering virus rules as vaccine rates rise

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, more U.S. cities and states are shrugging off lingering COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination rates rise and the number of infections falls.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Defense for some Capitol rioters: election misinformation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Falsehoods about the election helped bring insurrectionists to the Capitol on Jan. 6, and now some who are facing criminal charges for their actions during the riot hope their gullibility might save them or at least engender some sympathy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

More states ease lingering virus rules as vaccine rates rise

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, more U.S. cities and states are shrugging off lingering COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination rates rise and the number of infections falls.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Defense for some Capitol rioters: election misinformation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Falsehoods about the election helped bring insurrectionists to the Capitol on Jan. 6, and now some who are facing criminal charges for their actions during the riot hope their gullibility might save them or at least engender some sympathy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

More states ease lingering virus rules as vaccine rates rise

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, more U.S. cities and states are shrugging off lingering COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination rates rise and the number of infections falls.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

More states ease lingering virus rules as vaccine rates rise

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, more U.S. cities and states are shrugging off lingering COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination rates rise and the number of infections falls.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Defense for some Capitol rioters: election misinformation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Falsehoods about the election helped bring insurrectionists to the Capitol on Jan. 6, and now some who are facing criminal charges for their actions during the riot hope their gullibility might save them or at least engender some sympathy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Rioters blame their actions on 2020 election misinformation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Falsehoods about the election helped bring insurrectionists to the Capitol on Jan. 6, and now some who are facing criminal charges for their actions during the riot hope their gullibility might save them or at least engender some sympathy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

As extreme weather increases, climate misinformation adapts

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Climate scientists
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

As extreme weather increases, climate misinformation adapts

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Climate scientists
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

As extreme weather increases, climate misinformation adapts

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Climate scientists
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Viral thoughts: Why COVID-19 conspiracy theories persist

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Daniel Roberts hadn’t had a vaccination since he was 6. No boosters, no tetanus shots. His parents taught him inoculations were dangerous, and when the coronavirus arrived, they called it a hoax. The vaccine, they said, was the real threat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Viral thoughts: Why COVID-19 conspiracy theories persist

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Daniel Roberts hadn’t had a vaccination since he was 6. No boosters, no tetanus shots. His parents taught him inoculations were dangerous, and when the coronavirus arrived, they called it a hoax. The vaccine, they said, was the real threat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Viral thoughts: Why COVID-19 conspiracy theories persist

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Daniel Roberts hadn’t had a vaccination since he was 6. No boosters, no tetanus shots. His parents taught him inoculations were dangerous, and when the coronavirus arrived, they called it a hoax. The vaccine, they said, was the real threat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Scandals reveal Cuomo known by New Yorkers to wider nation

It was Andrew Cuomo’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Scandals reveal Cuomo known by New Yorkers to wider nation

It was Andrew Cuomo’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Scandals reveal Cuomo known by New Yorkers to wider nation

It was Andrew Cuomo’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Scandals reveal Cuomo known by New Yorkers to wider nation

It was Andrew Cuomo’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered as a bioweapon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered as a bioweapon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered as a bioweapon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered as a bioweapon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Inauguration sows doubt among QAnon conspiracy theorists

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — For years, legions of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Inauguration sows doubt among QAnon conspiracy theorists

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — For years, legions of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Trump backers seek online refuges after big tech backlash

Online supporters of President Donald Trump are scattering to smaller social media platforms, fleeing what they say is unfair treatment by Facebook, Twitter and other big tech firms looking to squelch misinformation and threats of violence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Trump backers seek online refuges after big tech backlash

Online supporters of President Donald Trump are scattering to smaller social media platforms, fleeing what they say is unfair treatment by Facebook, Twitter and other big tech firms looking to squelch misinformation and threats of violence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Trump backers seek online refuges after big tech backlash

Online supporters of President Donald Trump are scattering to smaller social media platforms, fleeing what they say is unfair treatment by Facebook, Twitter and other big tech firms looking to squelch misinformation and threats of violence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Social platforms flex their power, lock down Trump accounts

After years of treating President Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Twitter, Facebook muzzle Trump amid Capitol violence

In an unprecedented step, Facebook and
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Social platforms flex their power, lock down Trump accounts

After years of treating President Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Social platforms flex their power, lock down Trump accounts

After years of treating President Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Facebook bans Trump through Biden inauguration, maybe longer

After years of treating President Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric with a light touch, Facebook and Instagram are silencing his social media accounts for the rest of his presidency. The move, which many called justified following Wednesday's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, is also a somber reminder of the enormous power …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Twitter, Facebook temporarily muzzle Trump after DC violence

All it took for social-media giants Twitter and Facebook to even temporarily bar President Donald Trump from addressing their vast audiences was a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, fueled by years of false statements, conspiracy theories and violent rhetoric from the president.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Capitol violence sparks a social media reckoning with Trump

All it took for social-media giants Twitter and Facebook to even temporarily bar President Donald Trump from addressing their vast audiences was a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, fueled by years of false statements, conspiracy theories and violent rhetoric from the president.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Twitter, Facebook muzzle Trump amid Capitol violence

In an unprecedented step, Facebook and
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Capitol violence sparks a social media reckoning with Trump

All it took for social-media giants Twitter and Facebook to even temporarily bar President Donald Trump from addressing their vast audiences was a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, fueled by years of false statements, conspiracy theories and violent rhetoric from the president.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Twitter, Facebook muzzle Trump amid Capitol violence

In an unprecedented step, Facebook and
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Twitter suspends Trump amid Capitol violence

In an unprecedented step,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: Why the smallest state has a big virus challenge

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — For a few days in December, Rhode Island was one of the worst places on the planet when it came to new cases of COVID-19 per capita.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

House speaker voices interest in Northeastern University job

BOSTON (AP) — The speaker of the Massachusetts House is considering whether to take a job at his alma mater Northeastern University.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Facebook removes French, Russian accounts active in Africa

PARIS (AP) — Individuals linked to Russia and the French military used fake Facebook and Instagram accounts to wage a covert disinformation campaign in the Central African Republic ahead of elections there this month, Facebook announced this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Facebook removes French, Russian accounts active in Africa

PARIS (AP) — Individuals linked to Russia and the French military used fake Facebook and Instagram accounts to wage a covert disinformation campaign in the Central African Republic ahead of elections there this month, Facebook announced this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dangerously viral: How Trump, supporters spread false claims

The cellphone video shot in the dark by a woman in a parked car appeared to show something ominous: a man closing the doors of a white van and then rolling a wagon with a large box into a Detroit election center.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dangerously viral: How Trump, supporters spread false claims

The cellphone video shot in the dark by a woman in a parked car appeared to show something ominous: a man closing the doors of a white van and then rolling a wagon with a large box into a Detroit election center.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Who needs Russia? Loudest attacks on US vote are from Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia didn't have to lift a finger.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Who needs Russia? Loudest attacks on US vote are from Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia didn't have to lift a finger.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

False claims of voting fraud, pushed by Trump, thrive online

It started months before Election Day with false claims on Facebook and Twitter that mail-in ballots cast for President Donald Trump had been chucked in dumpsters or rivers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

False claims of voting fraud, pushed by Trump, thrive online

It started months before Election Day with false claims on Facebook and Twitter that mail-in ballots cast for President Donald Trump had been chucked in dumpsters or rivers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

False claims of voting fraud, pushed by Trump, thrive online

It started months before Election Day with false claims on Facebook and Twitter that mail-in ballots cast for President Donald Trump had been chucked in dumpsters or rivers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Facebook bans big 'Stop the Steal' group for sowing violence

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Facebook on Thursday banned a large group called “Stop the Steal” that supporters of President Donald Trump were using to organize protests against the presidential vote count. Some members had called for violence, while many
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Facebook bans big 'Stop the Steal' group for sowing violence

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Facebook on Thursday banned a large group called “Stop the Steal” that supporters of President Donald Trump were using to organize protests against the presidential vote count. Some members had called for violence, while many
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Facebook bans big 'Stop the Steal' group for sowing violence

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Facebook on Thursday banned a large group called “Stop the Steal” that supporters of President Donald Trump were using to organize protests against the presidential vote count. Some members had called for violence, while many
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Facebook bans big 'Stop the Steal' group for sowing violence

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Facebook on Thursday banned a large group called “Stop the Steal” that supporters of President Donald Trump were using to organize protests against the presidential vote count. Some members had called for violence, while many
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Trump and allies spread falsehoods to cast doubt on election

While much of America was sleeping Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump’s leads in crucial battleground states began slipping — and that's when online falsehoods about the election started surging.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Trump and allies spread falsehoods to cast doubt on election

While much of America was sleeping Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump’s leads in crucial battleground states began slipping — and that's when online falsehoods about the election started surging.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

FBI investigates robocalls warning voters to 'stay home'

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan (AP) — Voters across the U.S. received anonymous robocalls in the days and weeks before Election Day urging them to “stay safe and stay home” — an ominous warning that election experts said could be an effort to scare voters into sitting out the election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AP-NORC/USAFacts poll: Many in US distrust campaign info

In a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Is Facebook really ready for the 2020 election?

Ever since Russian agents and other opportunists abused its platform in an attempt to manipulate the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Facebook has insisted — repeatedly — that it's learned its lesson and is no longer a conduit for misinformation, voter suppression and election disruption.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Scammers seize on US election, but it's not votes they want

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The email from a political action committee seemed harmless: if you support Joe Biden, it urged, click here to make sure you're registered to vote.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Is Facebook really ready for the 2020 election?

Ever since Russian agents and other opportunists abused its platform in an attempt to manipulate the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Facebook has insisted — repeatedly — that it's learned its lesson and is no longer a conduit for misinformation, voter suppression and election disruption.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Is Facebook really ready for the 2020 election?

Ever since Russian agents and other opportunists abused its platform in an attempt to manipulate the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Facebook has insisted — repeatedly — that it's learned its lesson and is no longer a conduit for misinformation, voter suppression and election disruption.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Scammers seize on US election, but it's not votes they want

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The email from a political action committee seemed harmless: if you support Joe Biden, it urged, click here to make sure you're registered to vote.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Scammers seize on US election, but it's not votes they want

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The email from a political action committee seemed harmless: if you support Joe Biden, it urged, click here to make sure you're registered to vote.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Scammers seize on US election, but it's not votes they want

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The email from a political action committee seemed harmless: if you support Joe Biden, it urged, click here to make sure you're registered to vote.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Facebook removes fake accounts linked to conservative group

Facebook has removed 276 accounts that used fake profiles to pose as right-leaning Americans and comment on news articles, often in favor of President Donald Trump, the company announced Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Facebook removes fake accounts linked to conservative group

Facebook has removed 276 accounts that used fake profiles to pose as right-leaning Americans and comment on news articles, often in favor of President Donald Trump, the company announced Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

In pandemic, rumors of martial law fly despite reassurances

NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of Americans have been ordered to stay home. Businesses and schools are shuttered. And National Guard units have been activated in more than half the states.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

In pandemic, rumors of martial law fly despite reassurances

NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of Americans have been ordered to stay home. Businesses and schools are shuttered. And National Guard units have been activated in more than half the states.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Virus outbreak means (mis)information overload: How to cope

The coronavirus pandemic is leading to information overload for many people, often making it difficult to separate fact from fiction and rumor from deliberate efforts to mislead.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Virus outbreak means (mis)information overload: How to cope

The coronavirus pandemic is leading to information overload for many people, often making it difficult to separate fact from fiction and rumor from deliberate efforts to mislead.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Virus outbreak means (mis)information overload: How to cope

The coronavirus pandemic is leading to information overload for many people, often making it difficult to separate fact from fiction and rumor from deliberate efforts to mislead.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Election-year spread of misinformation challenges local news

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — When a Republican running for Congress in the Chicago suburbs tweeted that her Democratic opponent's town hall events were invite-only, they debunked it.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Election-year spread of misinformation challenges local news

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — When a Republican running for Congress in the Chicago suburbs tweeted that her Democratic opponent's town hall events were invite-only, they debunked it.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Edited Biden video portends social media challenges in 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — As former Vice President Joe Biden’s drive for the White House gains momentum, the 77-year-old’s political opponents on both the right and left have launched an internet campaign suggesting he’s not mentally or physically equipped to serve — sometimes using altered content and other disinformation to make …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Schilling company again in violation

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Passing on the turkey

Some are holding potluck dinners instead of springing for the entire feast. Others are staying home rather than flying. And a few are skipping the turkey altogether.
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