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Alex Jones: The cost of conspiracy

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been ordered to pay $965m in damages after falsely claiming the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been ordered to pay $965m in damages after falsely claiming the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax. Elizabeth Washington, who has been following this case for the New York Times, explains.

Malaysia’s 97-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad has announced he will defend his seat in the general elections expected next month... So, is this a sign that we value age in our leaders? Professor of leadership at the University of Bristol, Wil Harvey, gives his analysis.

Florida is still counting the cost of Hurricane Ian. Some estimates say it could cost the state more than $40bn. Ken Johnson is a Real Estate Economist at Florida Atlantic State University and a Former Broker. He tells us about the impact this has on insurance and the housing sector.

(Picture: WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT - SEPTEMBER 21: InfoWars founder Alex Jones speaks to the media outside Waterbury Superior Court during his trial on September 21, 2022 in Waterbury, Connecticut. Picture Credit: Getty Images).

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