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How documentary-style films turn conspiracy theories into a call to action

A conspiratorial film claiming liberal activists are stuffing ballot drop boxes with fraudulent votes has been repeatedly debunked, but some Republicans are mobilizing around its false claims.
Shannon Bond
Technology

Tesla's first European factory needs more water to expand. Drought stands in its way

The manufacturing plant is in the east German state of Brandenburg, one of the most water-scarce regions of the country. Residents fear an expansion would lead to a water shortage.
Bobby Allyn
Technology

Top European official: if Twitter ignores the law, penalties will 'haunt' Elon Musk

In her first interview since Musk took the reins of Twitter, Margrethe Vestager said there will be serious penalties against Twitter if the platform ignores new European speech laws.
Bobby Allyn
National

Ye appears to be back on Twitter after Elon Musk's takeover

Twitter locked the rapper's account earlier this month over antisemitic posts. Last time Ye returned to the platform after a hiatus, Musk wrote "Welcome back to Twitter, my friend!"
Juliana Kim
Business

What's next for Twitter now that Elon Musk has taken over

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with St. John's University law professor Kate Klonick about Elon Musk's purchase of one of the world's most important platforms for political speech.
National

Elon Musk takes control of Twitter and immediately ousts top executives

Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter and ousted the CEO, chief financial officer and the company's general counsel, two people familiar with the deal said.
The Associated Press
Technology

Elon Musk has finally bought Twitter: A timeline of the twists and turns

Elon Musk has added Twitter to the list of his companies, which includes Tesla and SpaceX. Here are the major twists and turns in his tumultuous courtship of the social network.
Koko Nakajima

Mary Yang

Shannon Bond
Technology

Hubble's 1995 image of a star nursery was amazing. Take a look at NASA's new version

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured NASA's most detailed image of the Pillars of Creation that is helping scientists better understand how stars form.
Ashley Ahn
Technology

Alleging retaliation, a domestic violence survivor fights Amazon for her job

Washington state's Domestic Violence Leave Act ensures that survivors of domestic violence can take the necessary time to find child care, attend court cases, or relocate. A former Amazon employee alleges that she was retaliated against by the company because she took that leave.
Libby Denkmann

Hans Anderson
Technology

Iran tries to crack down on protests, even online. Here's how activists are evading those efforts

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dina Temple-Raston, host of the podcast Click Here, who spoke with some of the protesters.
Michel Martin

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