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A State Department report on Russian online operations to promote conspiracy theories and misinformation. Some analysts also warn of "perception hacks," when relatively small-scale hacks are uncovered and then widely discussed by government officials, news organizations and on social media.

A 'Perception Hack': When Public Reaction Exceeds The Actual Hack

This election season has brought a series of computer hacks and disinformation efforts. How do we distinguish between a real threat and a minor distraction?

In July Wildfire smoke hung over St. Mary Lake in Glacier National Park in Montana. The haze muted the bright views amateur photographer Heather Duchow remembered from her honeymoon 20 years ago.

Summertime And Vacationing Isn't Easy. Blame It On Climate Change

Record-high temperatures and torrential rains are affecting people's long-needed summer getaways. As the climate warms, vacations may not be what they once were. People are figuring out how to adapt.

The Miami Marlins celebrate their Opening Day win against the Philadelphia Phillies last week at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Miami Marlins Games Postponed Until Sunday Due To Coronavirus Cases

At least 17 Miami Marlins players and staff members have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus. The team is currently self-quarantining in Philadelphia.

2016 Candidate Profiles

During the 2016 election season, WHQR will bring you profiles of the candidates running in New Hanover County for: New Hanover County Board of CommissionersNew Hanover County Board of Education The primary elections will be held on Tuesday, March 15th. As a reminder, voters will need to bring photo identification to the polls. You can read more about voting in North Carolina here, and you can check your voter status and voter precinct here.This fall, look for WHQR's coverage of the general election. We will bring you the 2016 Candidate Forums.

Coronavirus Sidelines Prison Inmates Who Help Fight Wildfires

Inmates who usually aid in the battle against wildfires are not on the job this summer because of COVID-19. As California enters peak fire season, its forces are down by more than a thousand.

The Rev. Megan Rohrer became the first openly transgender bishop to be elected in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on Saturday.

Megan Rohrer Elected As 1st Openly Transgender Bishop In U.S. Lutheran Church

Rohrer, a pastor in San Francisco, will serve as bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Sierra Pacific synod, which includes congregations across Northern California and Nevada.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Pivot Online Brings Accessibility

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra principal cellist Rainer Eudeikis explains how the pandemic has changed the way they're bringing music to their audience.

Tourists visit the South Shetland Islands in Antarctica in 2019. A new study suggests that tourism and research activity in the most heavily trafficked part of the continent is leading to significantly more snow melt.

Soot is accelerating snow melt in popular parts of Antarctica, a study finds

Arctic communities have long been plagued by soot that drives snow melt and respiratory disease. Now, humans are making their mark in Antarctica.

Elon Musk calls himself a free speech absolutist. What could Twitter look like under his leadership?

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nina Jankowicz, disinformation expert and author of "How to Be a Woman Online," about abuse against women on the internet and Musk's planned buyout of Twitter.

Biden issues new rules for international travelers

The Biden administration is lifting its ban on international travelers on Nov. 8. On Monday, it released some of the details of the new rules.

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