Wedgewood-Polling-HoaxInformation regulation is not the way to stop online hoaxes. But that doesn’t mean we should stop searching for the truth.Reason1d agoWhole story →Technology
'You don't know anything!' Defensive Trump snaps at reporter over ad with 'lucid' motherPresident Donald Trump doubled down on his support for a controversial campaign ad Friday when pressed by a reporter. Earlier this week, a mysterious video spread online featuring a woman who claimed to be the mother of Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton. In the video, the woman attacked Acton as a “liar” and urged Ohioans not to vote for…Raw Story1d agoWhole story →FoodTechnology
Jayapal, Sanders Question Zuckerberg Over Alleged Meta Interference in Brazilian ElectionOver a dozen US lawmakers, led by Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Sen. Bernie Sanders, wrote to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday to demand answers about the social media giant's alleged interference in Brazil's presidential runoff election. Leftist Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is facing far-right Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former…Common Dreams1d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Mallory McMorrow partly blames fake poll for Senate campaign collapseA purported polling firm revealed that most of its polling data wasn't real, saying in a now-deleted social media post that it put out made-up polls of voters about the midterm elections.The Holland Sentinel1d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnology
Research Shows Meta Algorithm 'Actively Boosting' Bolsonaro Ahead of Brazil ElectionMeta has insisted that its social media algorithms treat Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro equally, but research published Friday shows that Instagram is "actively boosting" Bolsonaro and conservative content in the days ahead of the country's high-stakes runoff election. To test whether Meta was…Common Dreams1d agoWhole story →GovernmentCulture
'Democrats for Mike Rogers' ad attacks El-Sayed on agenda, plan for Black MichigandersA political group backed by a Republican-aligned PAC is targeting Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with a social media video.WJLA22h agoWhole story →TechnologyCulture
Rubio floats CIA 'partnership' to Cubans tired of 'failed promises, corruption'Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered Cubans a discreet CIA partnership opportunity in a Friday social media post, saying "now is the time" for those looking to "create positive change” in the Caribbean country. “The disappointment of failed promises, corruption, and the privileged lives of only a few; seize this opportunity to create the change...The Hill22h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Mamdani accused of ‘openly helping illegal aliens evade ICE’ in Spanish language video“If you encounter ICE, these are your rights,” Mamdani, speaking in Spanish, opens the minute-and-half long video, which was posted on social media.New York Post20h agoWhole story →TechnologyCulture
CISA Flags Two Actively Exploited Critical Flaws in Collabora Online and Arista VeloCloudCISA adds exploited Collabora Online and Arista VeloCloud flaws to KEV, with federal agencies directed to patch by October 26.The Hacker News18h agoWhole story →Technology
White House accused of brazen end-run around court order in 'Whac-A-Mole' schemeA watchdog coalition accused the Trump White House of finding a sneaky workaround to keep its promotional blitz going after a judge intervened. In a filing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, a coalition led by Common Cause asked U.S. District Judge Jennifer Rochon to expand her order halting the administration's…Raw Story11h agoWhole story →JusticeTechnology
Green Card Holder Sues Over Naturalization Taking 'an Eternity'A green card holder is suing the Trump administration, saying his citizenship application has been “gathering dust” for 18 months.Newsweek2d agoWhole story →Justice
The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraudThe announcement came hours before Trump was scheduled to award the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.The Philadelphia Inquirer16d agoSources (3)Whole story →GovernmentEconomyh 1b visa program suspension
Trump is coming for your credit card rewards. That’s good.Donald Trump is calling on Congress to pass the Credit Card Competition Act, which could reduce both swipe fees and credit card rewards, like cash back or travel points.Vox.com6d agoWhole story →Commerce
New Senate Bill Seeks Major US Green Card Shake-UpA sweeping GOP immigration bill would restrict family green cards, scrap the visa lottery and replace employment-based routes.Newsweek1mo agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentHR 8586immigration bill proposal
2027 Green Card Lottery Cancellation Faces AppealThe Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's order requiring the State Department to reopen the Diversity Visa lottery.Newsweek4d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurity
Trump admin ordered to reinstate 2027 Green Card LotteryThe State Department failed to launch the program on time, jeopardizing a pathway to permanent U.S. residency for up to 55,000 people.Courthouse News Service10d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentgreen card lottery ruling
Green Card Update as Marco Rubio Ordered To Reopen 2027 LotteryThe Trump administration has been ordered to open the delayed 2027 Diversity Visa lottery after a legal challenge.Newsweek10d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentdiversity visa lottery ruling
Backed Crypto Group Reveals Midterm Endorsements After Clarity Act CollapseThe Coinbase-backed group's first Senate endorsements—Republicans Jon Husted and Ashley Hinson and Democrat Chris Pappas—come two weeks after the Clarity Act's collapse, as the industry's fight shifts to the campaign trail.Decrypt24d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyChris PappasJon HustedAshley Hinsonmidterm endorsements
