Washington, Oct 14, 2024 (AFP) - 'Stolen satire' feeds US election misinformation

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2024-10-14

Did a Donald Trump supporter burn down his house while igniting an LGBTQ flag? Did a conservative think tank recommend "period passports" to monitor pregnancies? Was Kamala Harris's running mate dissed by his own state's professional football team? Do not be fooled. This is satire. But it is no laughing matter. These claims were widely mistaken as real across social media, underscoring how content from satirical websites is being repurposed to fu......

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Washington, Oct 14, 2024 (AFP) - China military drills 'unwarranted and risks escalation': US

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