## Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find

Authored by aol.com

By seizing on real concerns about disaster recovery, Russia’s disinformation agencies can worm their way into U.S. discourse, using hot-button issues to undermine Americans’ trust in their government and each other.

The content identified by ISD included English-language posts obviously meant for Americans, as well as Russian-language propaganda intended for domestic audiences.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine remains the Kremlin’s prime motivation for spreading lies about the hurricane response.

Intelligence officials confirmed Tuesday that Russia created a manipulated video to smear Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

The Russian Embassy hasn’t responded to messages this week seeking comment about recent allegations by researchers and intelligence officials.

Researchers at ISD found that Russian disinformation agents exploited weak content moderation on U.S.-owned social media platforms such as X to spread their content far and wide.

Researchers at the Israeli tech firm Cyabra analyzed popular posts on X that criticized FEMA for its storm response. »

### Elon Musk has regularly talked with Vladimir Putin — and faced 'implicit threats': report

Authored by rawstory.com

Tech billionaire and vocal Trump supporter Elon Musk has talked regularly with Russian President Vladimir Putin for at least two years, according to a new report.

The report revealed that in 2022, the world's richest man was under public and private pressure from the Kremlin.

The article continued: "Later in 2022, Musk was having regular conversations with 'high-level Russians,' according to a person familiar with the interactions. »

### County judge strikes down Ohio abortion ban, citing voter-approved reproductive rights amendment

Authored by apnews.com

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The most far-reaching of Ohio’s laws restricting abortion was struck down on Thursday by a county judge who said last year’s voter-approved amendment enshrining reproductive rights renders the so-called heartbeat law unconstitutional.

The Ohio litigation has unfolded alongside a national upheaval over abortion rights that followed the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe, including constitutional amendment pushes in Ohio and a host of other states.

Issue 1, the amendment Ohio voters passed last year, gives every person in Ohio “the right to make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions.”. »

### Customer leaves a generous $3,000 tip on $13 food bill. Then, the restaurant decided to sue him

Authored by learnershipssa.com

He ordered a stromboli, a classic dish at the restaurant that was even mentioned in the popular TV show The Office.

When it was time to pay, Smith didn’t just cover his modest $13 bill—he left a jaw-dropping $3,000 tip.

But after confirming with Smith that this was indeed intentional, the restaurant staff were elated. »

### Ballots damaged after USPS mailbox lit on fire in Phoenix: Police

Authored by abcnews.go.com

Authorities have made an arrest have a number of ballots were damaged when a United States Post Office collection mailbox was lit on fire in Phoenix, police said.

An individual lit a fire inside a drive-up collection mailbox at a USPS station early Thursday morning, according to the Phoenix Police Department, which said it responded to the scene at 1:20 a.m.

The Phoenix Fire Department was able to open the mailbox and extinguish the fire and the Postal Inspector took possession of the damaged ballots and miscellaneous mail, police said. »

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