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CNN — Some of the biggest peddlers of misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war on Elon Musk’s X platform are premium, so-called “verified” accounts that pay the social media company formerly known as Twitter to promote their posts to boost visibility, a report released Thursday found. Establishing the truth in any …
CNN — Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler of California said Thursday that she would not run for a full term next year. “I’ve spent the past 16 days pursuing my clarity – what kind of life I want to have, what kind of service I want to offer and what kind …
CNN — Former Donald Trump campaign lawyer Sidney Powell’s stunning plea deal in the Georgia election subversion case on the eve of her trial will significantly changes the landscape of the ongoing state and federal prosecutions against the former president. As recently as Tuesday, Powell was still posting false claims …
CNN — Here’s some background information about the NBA Finals (men’s) and the WNBA Finals (women’s). The finals follow the professional basketball leagues’ regular seasons. 2023 NBA and WNBA Finals June 12, 2023 – NBA Finals – The Denver Nuggets defeat the Miami Heat 94-89 in Game 5, to win …
CNN — The Senate passed a resolution affirming their support for Israel, its right to self-defense and condemning Hamas’s attacks on civilians. The final vote count was 97-0. Ninety-nine of the 100 senators co-sponsored the resolution, with only Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky not signing on. The resolution also …
CNN — Here’s a look at investigations into Russian meddling during the 2016 presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. For details about computer hacking during the campaign, visit 2016 Presidential Campaign Hacking Fast Facts. Special counsel Robert Mueller and multiple congressional committees launched Russia-related investigations in 2017. Select …
CNN — One of the pro-Donald Trump fake electors charged in Michigan has agreed to cooperate with state prosecutors in exchange for getting his case dismissed. James Renner, 76, is the first defendant to strike a deal with prosecutors. Attorney General Dana Nessel, a Democrat, charged the group of 16 …
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Scott Walker, former Republican governor of Wisconsin. Personal Birth date: November 2, 1967 Birth place: Colorado Springs, Colorado Birth name: Scott Kevin Walker Father: Llewellyn Walker, Baptist preacher Mother: Patricia (Fitch) Walker, bookkeeper Marriage: Tonette (Tarantino) Walker Children: Matt; Alex …
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Laura Bush, wife of former US President George W. Bush. Personal Birth date: November 4, 1946 Birth place: Midland, Texas Birth name: Laura Lane Welch Father: Harold Welch, real estate developer Mother: Jenna (Hawkins) Welch Marriage: George W. Bush (November …
CNN — The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to intervene in a Louisiana congressional map dispute, potentially delaying the implementation of a new map that could create a district that boosts the power of Black voters in the state. The brief order will come as a disappointment to critics who …
CNN — A US Navy warship operating in the Middle East intercepted multiple projectiles near the coast of Yemen on Thursday, two US officials told CNN. One of the officials said the missiles were fired by Iranian-backed Houthi militants, who are engaged in an ongoing conflict in Yemen. Approximately 2-3 …
CNN — Billions of snow crabs have disappeared from the ocean around Alaska in recent years, and scientists now say they know why: Warmer ocean temperatures likely caused them to starve to death. The finding comes just days after the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced the snow crab …