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Chapter 1: What recent actions has Israel taken regarding white phosphorus in Lebanon?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Noor Rahm. Israel has used white phosphorus over civilian areas in Lebanon, according to the New York Times. White phosphorus is a chemical that can cause burns and other injuries. NPR's Stephen Besaha has more.
White phosphorus is not banned under international law and can be used to create smoke screens or mark military targets. But Badr Hassan with Amnesty International says it is illegal to use over civilian areas due to its indiscriminate harm.
The likelihood of it causing suffering, causing damage, causing long-term damage as well, both to the respiratory system and burns...
Human Rights Watch says Israel used white phosphorus over Lebanese homes in March, and The Times says the substance was used as recently as last week. NPR has not independently verified those claims, and Israel denies using the substance in a way that violates international law. Stephen Passaha, NPR News.
The prediction market companies are spending millions of dollars on influencers to promote the sites on social media. But as NPR's Bobby Allen reports, some of the creators are spreading misinformation about elections.
Polymarket and Kalshi are paying influencers up to $500 per post to spread the word about prediction markets. where people can bet on everything from the color of President Trump's tie to war to election outcomes.
In recent weeks, some of those paid influencers have been spreading fabrications about the Los Angeles mayor's race, claiming without evidence that the process has been beset with fraud. After NPR pointed this out to Cauchy, the company asked influencers to take down posts. Polymarket never responded to a request for comment.
Misinformation experts say it's a preview of what's to come ahead of the midterms. Fears also persist about the markets themselves, which can be manipulated by bad actors or betters aligned with one candidate. Bobby Allen, NPR News.
The Supreme Court is in the final weeks of its 2025-2026 term. There are still 23 decisions yet to be announced. NPR's Kerry Johnson reports a major one concerns President Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship. that babies born in the U.S. are U.S. citizens.
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Chapter 2: How is misinformation affecting prediction markets and elections?
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