Ex-congressman slams CNN, Anderson Cooper for promoting false claims
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Ex-congressman slams CNN, Anderson Cooper for promoting false claims

A former Republican congressman fired back at Anderson Cooper Monday night after the CNN anchor slammed former president Donald Trump for spreading voter fraud claims – arguing the left-leaning network has promoted false claims itself. Former Republican Rep. Scott Taylor of Virginia argued that millions of Americans have “issues” with…

DirecTV files complaint against Disney with FCC as impasse enters 2nd week
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DirecTV files complaint against Disney with FCC as impasse enters 2nd week

The impasse between DirecTV and Disney over a new carriage agreement has become more heated as it entered its second week. DirecTV filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission on Saturday night accusing Disney of negotiating in bad faith. Disney channels, including ESPN and ABC-owned stations in nine markets, have…

‘Unacceptable pressure’: Kremlin denounces US for targeting Russian media | Media News

‘Unacceptable pressure’: Kremlin denounces US for targeting Russian media | Media News

Kremlin spokesman also says media censorship during Ukraine offensive is ‘justified’ as Russia is in a ‘state of war’. The Kremlin has accused the United States of applying unacceptable pressure on Russian media after Washington announced sanctions against journalists and a state media network. On Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov…

CNN political director warns of ‘trouble sign for Harris’ as she lags with white male voters in key states
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CNN political director warns of ‘trouble sign for Harris’ as she lags with white male voters in key states

New CNN polling Wednesday showed Vice President Kamala Harris is struggling to win over non-college-educated White men in six battleground states, which one analyst said could spell “trouble.” “Harris has the advantage in Michigan and Wisconsin, Trump has the advantage in Arizona, and then there‘s the proof of just how close the…

US accuses Russia’s RT of interference in 2024 election | Media News

US accuses Russia’s RT of interference in 2024 election | Media News

US Justice Department says two employees of Russia’s RT secretly paid $10m to Tennessee-based media outlet. The United States has announced a range of actions to combat Russian efforts to influence the 2024 presidential election, including the indictment of two state media employees accused of secretly funding a US media…

WhatsApp novelists use messaging app to write and sell books in Zimbabwe | Social Media News

WhatsApp novelists use messaging app to write and sell books in Zimbabwe | Social Media News

Harare, Zimbabwe – Sitting on a plastic chair, Kingston Dhewa stares intently at his smartphone, his thumbs jabbing furiously at the screen. He stops briefly and looks up to attend to a customer at his outdoor fruit and vegetable stall in Budiriro 5, a busy, low-income suburb south of Zimbabwe’s…

Brazil moves to block access to Musk’s X amid disinformation row | Social Media News

Brazil moves to block access to Musk’s X amid disinformation row | Social Media News

The decision comes after a months-long feud between a judge and X’s owner Musk over censorship and disinformation. Telecommunications regulators in Brazil have begun the process of blocking X after the Supreme Court ordered the suspension of the social media platform for failing to meet a deadline to appoint a…

Conservatives tear apart Kamala Harris’ performance in first interview since Biden’s exist
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Conservatives tear apart Kamala Harris’ performance in first interview since Biden’s exist

Vice President Kamala Harris was pilloried by critics over her Thursday performance in her first sit-down interview since becoming the Democratic nominee. Top Republicans and conservative influencers — many of whom have been goading Harris into finally giving such an interview — mercilessly mocked the presidential candidate on everything from…

Ahead of key interview, five questions Kamala Harris hasn’t answered yet | Elections News

Ahead of key interview, five questions Kamala Harris hasn’t answered yet | Elections News

On Thursday, US Vice President and presidential hopeful Kamala Harris will sit down for her first major broadcast interview since she became the face of the Democratic Party following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race. She will be joined by her running mate, Tim Walz, for the interview with…

Las Vegas politician jailed for life for killing investigative journalist | Crime News

Las Vegas politician jailed for life for killing investigative journalist | Crime News

Former public administrator Robert Telles sentenced to life after being found guilty of 2022 murder of Jeff German. A Las Vegas politician has been jailed for life for killing an investigative journalist who wrote critical articles detailing wrongdoing in the department he headed. Robert Telles, a former Democratic public administrator,…