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Untangling Disinformation

Why the fight to counter false election claims may be harder in 2024

Experts say a right-wing campaign has cast efforts to combat rumors and conspiracy theories as censorship. As a result, they say, the tools to tamp down on election falsehoods have been scaled back.

A voter fills out a ballot in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday. Federal and local officials have worked closely with researchers to track rumors and conspiracy theories in recent elections but that cooperation is fading under pressure from conservatives. Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption

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Untangling Disinformation

Why the fight to counter false election claims may be harder in 2024

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Why the fight to counter false election claims may be harder in 2024

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Dark Little Whispers leans on Hashem's dark humor and dry sarcasm to land its strongest punchlines. Chris Palermo hide caption

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Arab American comic Dina Hashem has a debut special — but the timing is 'tricky'

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Middle East

Who's to blame for the war between Israel and Hamas? Jordanian women look to America

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Who's to blame for the war between Israel and Hamas? Jordanian women look to America

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The new album of music by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt is a warm blanket of comfort in troubled times. Luciano Rossetti/ECM Records hide caption

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A disciplined plea for peace – and quiet – from composer Arvo Pärt

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Middle East

Anger and sadness about the state of Gaza dominate at Hitteen refugee camp in Jordan

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Anger and sadness about the state of Gaza dominate at Hitteen refugee camp in Jordan

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Sudanese American rapper Bas in Khartoum during more peaceful times. Kgotso Aphane/The Fiends/Bas hide caption

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Sudanese American rapper Bas on using music to cope with the brutal conflict in Sudan

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