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A new study claims Apple News and Google News silenced coverage of Democratic candidate Graham Platner for seven months, starting after he surged in polls—until a New York Times report exposed sexting allegations. Apple remains silent, but Google fiercely denies the findings, calling the methodology flawed and pointing to personalized, user-driven content. The timing is critical: Maine Democrats face a July convention to pick a new candidate for November, just as support for Platner crumbles after months of backing—even as Rep. Ro Khanna urged focusing on policy. The Media Research Center…
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