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Conspiracy theories gain new life as US campaign unfolds
Conspiracy theories gain new life as US campaign unfolds
Technology
by  AFP

In this week's "Super Tuesday" primaries, security guards will monitor the back door at one Shasta County polling precinct -- a sign of the high political tensions in rural northern California. This rural northern California area mirrors the forces fracturing America ever since Donald Trump falsely asserted that the 2020 election was stolen from him.

AI bot 'Jennifer' calling California voters for Congress hopeful
AI bot 'Jennifer' calling California voters for Congress hopeful
Technology
by  AFP

Jennifer spent her weekend calling California voters, urging them to cast their ballot in Tuesday's primary election for Democrat Peter Dixon. My name is Jennifer and I'm an artificial intelligence volunteer," she says, immediately declaring her identity in calls to Silicon Valley voters in the US congressional race.

Investor group raises bid for US retailer Macy's to $6.6 bn
Investor group raises bid for US retailer Macy's to $6.6 bn
Economy
by  AFP

An investor group that offered to buy the struggling US department store chain Macy's in December and was turned down said Sunday it has sweetened its bid. “We remain frustrated by the delay tactics adopted by Macy's Board of Directors and its continued refusal to engage with our credible buyer group," the investors said.