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Race for IOC Presidency Turns Increasingly Harsh as Decision Day Looms
With the winner instantly becoming the most prominent sports official in the world, the high-stakes campaign for president of the International Olympic Committee has turned increasingly harsh.Tariq Panja (The New York Times)
As Pope Francis Ails, Outlandish Rumors Run Wild
Audio, a photo, medical reports: The truth may be out there, but when it comes to the health of the pontiff, many people prefer more fanciful tales.Emma Bubola (The New York Times)
Trump’s Contradictions Are His Ultimate Cover: ‘You Can’t Pin Him Down’
What does President Trump really believe?Does he want to run for a third term, or is that just a joke? Does he intend to seize control of Gaza and expel millions of Palestinians, or is that just a suggestion? Is Black History Month a waste of time an…BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Trump Uses Lies to Lay the Groundwork for Radical Change
The United States sent $50 million in condoms to Hamas. Diversity programs caused a plane crash. China controls the Panama Canal. Ukraine started the war with Russia.Except, no. None of that is true. Not that it stops President Trump.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Trump Calls Zelensky a ‘Dictator’ as Feud Escalates Over Ukraine Peace Talks
The simmering feud between President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and President Trump escalated on Wednesday when Mr. Trump mocked his counterpart in a post filled with falsehoods, calling him a “dictator without elections.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Zelensky Urges ‘More Truth’ After Trump Suggests Ukraine Started the War
The remarks by President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine were some of his most pointed yet about President Trump’s views on the war.Andrew E. Kramer (The New York Times)
Moldova Referendum on Goal of E.U. Membership Passes by a Thin Margin
A referendum in Moldova intended to put an end to decades of swerving between East and West yielded a microscopic win on Monday for voters who favor amending the Constitution to lock in alignment with Europe rather than Russia.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Kate Middleton, Britney Spears and the Online Trolls Doubting Their Existence
Kate Middleton, Britney Spears and the Online Trolls Doubting Their Existence - INBELLAINBELLA
Russian Disinformation Campaigns Eluded Meta’s Efforts to Block Them
A Russian organization linked to the Kremlin’s covert influence campaigns posted more than 8,000 political advertisements on Facebook despite European and American restrictions barring companies from doing business with the organization, according to…BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)