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As election looms, disinformation has ‘never been worse’ | Analysis

A torrent of falsehood from home and abroad has undermined what was once a shared faith in America’s democracy. Experts fear even greater harm than in 2020. #press

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New Zealand exempts abuse victims from a forced two-year wait before they can seek divorce

Victims of domestic violence in New Zealand will be allowed to cut ties to abusive spouses more quickly after lawmakers unanimously voted Wednesday to exempt them from a mandatory two-year separation... #press

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New Zealand exempts abuse victims from a forced two-year wait before they can seek divorce

Victims of domestic violence in New Zealand will be allowed to cut ties to abusive spouses more quickly after lawmakers unanimously voted Wednesday to exempt them from a mandatory two-year separation... #press

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Michigan is paying $13M after shooter drill terrified psychiatric hospital for kids

A judge has approved a $13 million settlement in a lawsuit over an unannounced active shooter drill at a Michigan psychiatric hospital for children. #press

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Musk is going all in to elect Trump

Elon Musk is planting himself in Pennsylvania, has brought his brain trust to help and may even knock on doors himself. #press

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Africans recruited to work in Russia say they were duped into building drones for use in Ukraine

Russia is recruiting young African women to work at a factory producing drones for use in Ukraine amid a labor shortage. #press

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Conservative activists are monitoring — and filming — voter registration sites

In Arizona and other states, activists are accusing Latino advocacy groups of registering undocumented immigrants. Canvassers are growing concerned. #press

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Helene damaged a factory that makes IV fluids

Experts say the fallout from storm damage to a North Carolina factory that makes critical hospital supplies will be felt broadly and could linger. #press

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FBI disrupts Chinese cyber operation targeting critical infrastructure in the US

FBI Director Chris Wray says the FBI has disrupted a group of Chinese hackers who were working at the direction of the Chinese government to infiltrate critical infrastructure in the U.S. and other countries and... #press

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Could Taylor Swift’s Florida concerts help bring Democrats to the polls?

As Florida’s Democrats applauded Swift, they also highlighted a unique opportunity: The second leg of her famed Eras Tour commences in Miami from Oct. 18 to 20, and Florida early voting begins the next day, Oct. 21. #press

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Gold medal boxer Imane Khelif hailed upon return to Algeria

An outpouring of fans greeted Algerian boxer Imane upon arrival back in her hometown on Friday and at a parade in Tiaret, the nearby regional capital. #press

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Will the attacks on Walz’s military service stick like they did to Kerry 20 years ago?

To some Democratic Party strategists, last week felt like déjà vu. #press

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Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is ‘stunning’

A study shows that a twice-yearly shot was 100% effective in preventing new HIV infections in women in Africa. #press

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Democrats promise ‘orderly process’ to replace Biden, where Harris is favored but questions remain

President Joe Biden giving up his his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris makes her the prohibitive favorite to be the party’s nominee in November. #press

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Samsung Electronics workers announce ‘indefinite’ strike

Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics have declared an indefinite strike to pressure South Korea’s biggest company to accept their calls for higher pays and other benefits. #press

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At Essence, Black Democrats rally behind Biden and talk up Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris is leading a parade of Black Democrats who warn that the threat of another Donald Trump presidency is the most important calculation ahead of November. #press

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Mom of transgender girl athlete says Florida’s investigation has destroyed her daughter’s life

A Florida public school employee who faces firing because she allowed her transgender daughter to play girls high school volleyball is assailing those who outed her child. #press

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Scarecrow Video says it needs to raise $1.8M or face possible closure

The University District nonprofit Scarecrow Video holds one of the largest publicly accessible video collections, with more than 148,000 titles, in the U.S. #press

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Race, fear, and firearms: We’ve learned nothing from the George Zimmerman case

The killing of Hazrat Ali Rohani in front of a Renton Big 5 is a tragic reminder that racism and guns are both far too prevalent, columnist Marcus Green writes. #press

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Baltimore shipping channel fully reopens after bridge collapse

The main shipping channel into Baltimore’s port has fully reopened to its original depth and width following the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. #press

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