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Trump Media’s Merger With Nuclear Fusion Company Moves Closer to Completion

A securities filing laid out the terms of the deal between Truth Social’s parent company and TAE Technologies, which was formally announced in December.

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President Trump would own a little over 20 percent of Trump Media’s stock after the company merged with TAE Technologies, according to a regulatory filing.

Black Voting Groups Prepare for Disinformation Campaigns in the Midterms

A new “propaganda playbook” aims to demystify common techniques used to target Black Americans, long a powerful voting bloc, with election-related disinformation.

© Nick Hagen for The New York Times

Black voters have been the target of disenfranchisement campaigns, and some groups and public figures are trying to counter those efforts.

TikTok and Instagram Creators Have Turned NYC Into an Unofficial Soundstage

The streets of New York are a backdrop for countless TikTok and Instagram videos.

© Amir Hamja for The New York Times

On the set of “Outside Tonight” with Julian Shapiro-Barnum in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, in June.

California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads

Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content.

© Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press

Assemblyman Marc Berman said he decided to introduce the bill after seeing reports that politicians were quietly funneling money to influencers.

Converse Removes Ad That Drew Comparisons to K.K.K. Imagery

“This should not have happened and we will do better,” said Converse, which apologized for the ad. Critics said it depicted a Ku Klux Klan robe and a lynching.

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Converse apologized and removed an advertisement after a backlash.
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