What we are reading September 11, 2024
You might have missed some headlines from business, technology, culture, and current events this week. The big theme is people exploiting technology for their own nefarious needs.
Right-wing influencers were duped to work for covert Russian operation, US says
An indictment alleges a media company linked to six conservative influencers — including Tim Pool, Dave Rubin and Benny Johnson — was secretly funded by Russian state media employees.
ALAN SUDERMANHow Navy chiefs conspired to get themselves illegal warship Wi-Fi
A scathing Navy investigation reveals how USS Manchester’s enlisted leaders endangered their ship with an unauthorized Starlink Wi-Fi setup.
Diana Correll
The real reason Netanyahu won’t end the Gaza war
The Israeli public has turned against Netanyahu’s war, but they can’t stop it.
Zack Beauchamp
Party of one: Restaurants are catering to a growing number of solo diners
A growing number of restaurant customers are choosing to eat alone. Restaurant reservation site OpenTable says solo dining reservations in the U.S. increased 29% over the last two years.
DEE-ANN DURBINBig Lots files for bankruptcy protection, sells to private equity firm as it promises to keep offering ‘extreme bargains’
Discount home goods retailer Big Lots filed for bankruptcy protection as low-income shoppers slow spending on new furniture and home decor.
Gabrielle Fonrouge
JD Vance’s racist, cat-eating conspiracy theory, explained as best we can
Apparently, when you are a Republican political candidate you can say literally anything.
Ian Millhiser
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