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GEORGIA — In an election year marked by unprecedented challenges, Tate Fall, the newly appointed director of elections in Cobb County, Georgia, is facing more than the usual duties of registering voters and maintaining equipment. Today, her role increasingly involves combating a relentless wave of misinformation that threatens the electoral process. As the 2024 election approaches, local election officials like Fall find themselves on the front lines of an uphill battle against misinformation. This phenomenon isn’t just a distraction; it actively undermines public confidence in the democratic process, complicating the task of conducting free and fair elections. Cobb County Elections…

In a detailed session on Monday, former President Donald J. Trump revisited several controversial statements during a live X discussion with tech mogul Elon Musk. The event, broadcast via the social media platform’s Spaces feature, garnered a lot of attention as Trump reiterated several controversial statements that have become a regular part of his rhetoric. The conversation opened with Trump recounting an incident in July at a rally in Pennsylvania, where he was allegedly targeted in an assassination attempt. He then launched into a series of criticisms of immigration policies, which Musk also weighed in on. Trump also leveled several…

Ride-hailing giant Uber is pushing a controversial Nevada referendum measure that could cap lawyers’ fees in lawsuits against companies. The move comes amid ongoing litigation against Uber over sexual assault incidents involving drivers. Critics see this as a veiled attempt by Uber to make it financially unattractive for victims to seek legal recourse. The proposed measure would limit the financial incentive for lawyers to take on such cases, potentially hindering victims’ ability to hold companies accountable.

Donald J. Trump reactivated his presence on social media platform X on Monday morning, marking a strategic win for Elon Musk, who owns the platform and has actively encouraged the former president to resume the service. Musk’s efforts have paid off with Trump’s recent campaign video, which he shared on X, announcing his active return. In his video, Trump delivered a message of defiance against those he said were trying to silence him and, by extension, his supporters. “They’re not picking on me. They’re picking on you,” he said, setting a combative tone ahead of his scheduled live interview with…

Tech mogul Elon Musk has stepped up his public support for Donald Trump, using his social media platform, X, as a key vehicle for political endorsement. Musk’s support for Trump, which has grown significantly following a recent assassination attempt against the former president, now includes the formation of a PAC to support Trump’s political efforts and publicly criticize his opponents. In a notable move, Musk scheduled a live event with Trump on X for Monday, signaling deeper engagement with the political landscape through his platform. The event is part of Musk’s broader strategy to leverage X not just as a…