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Saturday

Gas stoves became part of the culture war in less than a week. Here's why

An interview with a federal official set off a culture war fight after he suggested regulators might put stricter scrutiny on gas cooking stoves due to health concerns. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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Gas stoves became part of the culture war in less than a week. Here's why

An interview with a federal safety regulator quickly became fodder for outrage, viral social media content and political fundraising.

Friday

National

The facts and strategy behind the outrage over rumors of a ban on gas stoves

The conservative media was in uproar last week over speculation that the federal government planned to ban gas cooking stoves and possibly seize them. It escalated into something much larger online.

The facts and strategy behind the outrage over rumors of a ban on gas stoves

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Thursday

Anti-Defamation League survey finds a spike in antisemitic beliefs

A police vehicle sits near the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, on Jan. 16, 2022. Four people were held hostage at the synagogue for more than 10 hours by a gunman before being freed, one of a spate of antisemitic acts that took place last year. Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption

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Anti-Defamation League survey finds a spike in antisemitic beliefs

The percentage of Americans who believe in a number of antisemitic tropes has spiked in the past three years, according to the results of a recent survey by the Anti-Defamation League.

Tuesday

How Damar Hamlin's collapse fueled anti-vaccine conspiracy theories

Fans look on as the ambulance leaves carrying Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin off the field on Jan. 2 after he collapsed after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals. Kirk Irwin/Getty Images hide caption

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How Damar Hamlin's collapse fueled anti-vaccine conspiracy theories

In the absence of information about why the Buffalo Bills player collapsed during a game, misleading claims about COVID vaccines quickly spread online.

Wednesday

Antisemitism is on the rise, and it's not just about Ye

Protesters at a Jewish solidarity march in New York City on January 5, 2020. The Anti-Defamation League reports that antisemitic incidents, including violence, have been rising for the past five years. Jeenah Moon/Getty Images hide caption

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Antisemitism is on the rise, and it's not just about Ye

It's not just high-profile figures who have spouted anti-Semitic language recently. Attacks and harassment against Jewish people have been on the rise, according to researchers.

Antisemitism is on the rise, and it's not just about Ye

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Friday

National

Prominent conspiracy theorists are on a nationwide tour, speaking to crowds

Prominent conspiracy theorists are on a nationwide tour. They fuse far-right politics, conservative Christianity and lies about vaccines and elections. And they're drawing in crowds of thousands.

Prominent conspiracy theorists are on a nationwide tour, speaking to crowds

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Wednesday

The ReAwaken America Tour unites conservative Christians and conspiracy theorists

Former Trump political adviser Roger Stone speaks during the ReAwaken America Tour held at the Spooky Nook Sports complex in Manheim, Pa., on Oct. 21. Amanda Berg for NPR hide caption

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The ReAwaken America Tour unites conservative Christians and conspiracy theorists

Some of the biggest proponents of conspiracy theories about vaccines and elections regularly tour the country together. Many of the speakers are closely tied to former President Donald Trump.

The ReAwaken America Tour unites conservative Christians and conspiracy theorists

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Wednesday

Elections

Election deniers in Georgia are calling for voting machines to be scrapped

Election deniers in Georgia are trying to cast doubt on the state's voting machines. They are calling for them to be scrapped weeks before the midterms.

Election deniers in Georgia are calling for voting machines to be scrapped

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Friday

Alex Jones' defamation trials show the limits of deplatforming for a select few

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, seen here in 2018, and his network of websites have been banned from most major online and social media platforms but have still managed to bring in tens of millions of dollars in revenue. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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Alex Jones' defamation trials show the limits of deplatforming for a select few

Revelations from Jones' defamation trials point to the existence of a rarified class of extreme internet personalities who are better shielded from efforts to stem the reach of their content.

Thursday

Wednesday

Politics

Conspiracy theories are emerging after the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago

The FBI search of former President Trump's home in Florida has kicked off a series of conspiracy theories alleging nefarious conduct by the government.

Conspiracy theories are emerging after the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago

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Thursday

National

Authorities: It Is Too Early To Say If Atlanta Killings Are Hate Crimes

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The suspect in the shooting deaths of eight people in the Atlanta area is due to be arraigned on murder charges Thursday. Most of the victims are women of Asian descent.

Authorities: It Is Too Early To Say If Atlanta Killings Are Hate Crimes

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Tuesday

National

Reality Check On Democratic Candidates And Gun Safety Policies

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Democratic presidential candidates are urging strong action to reduce gun violence. But researchers say many of the proposals they're backing would do little to reduce such violence.

Reality Check On Democratic Candidates And Gun Safety Policies

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Tuesday

National

Protesters In Atlanta Clash With Police Over Shooting Of Georgia Tech Student

Protesters upset over the police shooting of a Georgia Tech student clashed with campus police Monday. Video footage shows an officer fire on the student, who was telling police to shoot.

Protesters In Atlanta Clash With Police Over Shooting Of Georgia Tech Student

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