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Falco did make choices in her portrayal of Hillary. In Tuesdays episode, Bill wakes up Hillary on the the morning of his grand jury testimony to reveal that he has lied to her about his relationship with Lewinsky. In the scene, Bill explains that he did have an affairand Falco decided to react with shock and fury.

I spoke to director Rachel Morrisonbut we were operating under the assumption that she believed what she believed at those moments. Its complicated psychologically, because who knows what she actually knew, even in a deeper place, and what she was willing to admit to herself. Nobody knows but Hillary. But based on the information I was given, and the views of the filmmakers, this is what went on.

To play Hillary, Falco was outfitted in the first ladys 90s fashionspainstaking recreations of oft photographed pants suits accessorized with headbands and gold broaches. Asked about the wardrobe, the Sopranos and Nurse Jackie star does not mince words.

I have absolutely no interest in the costumes, says the actor. I want to know that the people who have been hired have an obsessive interest in it. When I show up, I really am just like a mannequin. I never have ideas about wardrobe. I used to think that was a fault. And now I realize, no, I just do my job. I would not want them telling me how to do my job.

The actor similarly did not ask questions when it came to her costar, whom she met the first day of filming. Owen was already outfitted in full Bill Clinton prosthetics and costume.

I thought I knew what Clive Owen looked like, she remembers, laughing at her confusion. I just thought, He looks different. And then at one point I was pulling out of the parking lot and some attractive man is running towards my window saying, Hey, hold on, hold on. And I feel like, Oh, my God, thats Clive Owen. The whole time we were together, he looked like Bill.

It wasnt just with Clive, she adds. They were filming during the height of COVID restrictions, when myriad precautions were taken on set. I didnt know what anybody looked like between the masks and the plastic shields. I didnt ever know who the hell I was talking to. It was very strange.

The series highlights the unfair and cruel ways that the women in Clintons orbit were treatedinfuriating moments to revisit from a more evolved cultural standpoint. In Tuesdays episode, after Hillary appears alongside Bill during the 60 Minutes interviewa P.R. Hail Mary she reluctantly agrees tothe first lady is told that the television appearance bolstered Bills popularity, but somehow hurt hers.

Did those gender imbalances anger and shock Falco on behalf of Hillary?

I was doing it more from the point of view that those were how things were at the time,she says. I mean, I could compare this to the fucking Sopranos. To play Carmela on that series, which premiered in 1999, the actor had to arrive hours ahead of shooting so her characters appearance could be perfectedthe hair, the makeup, the nails, the jewelrythen Jim Gandolfini would come in and be on set two seconds later. But thats the show that I was doing, about a woman who liked to get dressed up. So you do the show that you do under the circumstances that you do it. So no, I wasnt shocked by any of it. That was the worldthe world is evolving, and thank God for that.

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Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton listens to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speak during the third U.S. presidential debate at the Thomas & Mack Center on October 19, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.

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Four years ago today, an anonymous 4chan user posted the following message:

Hillary Clinton will be arrested between 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM EST on Monday - the morning on [sic] Oct 30, 2017.

An hour later they followed up with some more detail about the operation, including predictions of massive riots organized in defiance and a claim that the national guard would be activated for duty across most major cities.

Needless to say, Clinton was not arrested thenor everbut these were the first of almost 5,000 messages posted by a user who became known as Q, and they inspired the conspiracy movement known as QAnon.

Four years later, the movements God-Emperor, former President Donald Trump, is out of office. Q went silent almost a year ago. An innumerable list of Qs predictions have failed to come true. But true believers are still holding out hope.

Happy birthday, Q, a Telegram user called AbsoluteConviction1776 wrote on Thursday. For your birthday bash this year, can we maybe celebrate with some arrests and the fall of the cabal? Would be great!!!

The post is signed from a grateful American patriot.

Over the last fours years, QAnon has changed completely: Initially, it grew slowly on sites like 4chan, 8chan, and Reddit before exploding in popularity as it moved to mainstream sites like YouTube, Twitter, and, in particular, Facebook.

The way people now speak about QAnon has also changed dramatically. No longer are people dismissing it as a joke, a fringe conspiracy believed by a bunch of wackos. The FBI calls it a potential domestic terror threat, and following the Jan. 6 riots, it is seen as a serious threat to the integrity of U.S. democracy.

But its not just the U.S. where QAnon has spread.

In an indication of the global appeal of the movement, responses to the birthday message on Telegram came from users in the Netherlands and England, showing the movements international reach, despite its deeply U.S.-centric conspiracies.

QAnon groups have been found in 85 countries, intermingling with anti-vaxxer groups, sovereign citizens, and far-right extremist networks. In France, a QAnon group was behind a recent kidnapping of an 8-year-old girl.

The birthday message to Q, which has been viewed thousands of times and shared in one of the most popular QAnon channels on Telegram, is a testimony to the enduring nature of a conspiracy that spiraled out of all control and is quickly becoming part of mainstream politics in the U.S.

This week saw more than half a dozen sitting U.S. lawmakers and candidates for secretary of state sharing a stage with some of the QAnon movements biggest QAnon grifters and influencers, at the QAnon-focused Patriot Double Down conference in Las Vegas.

At that event it was revealed that a QAnon influencer has become central to the creation of a coalition of GOP secretary of state candidates who are eager to push a slew of voter-suppression measures.

And Trump himself, who has done as much as anyone to help QAnon fester and grow, by repeatedly failing to denounce it, is helping to boost QAnon-linked candidates ahead of the 2022 elections.

And no one has exemplified the rise and radical mainstreaming of the conspiracy more than Ron Watkins. Watkins was the administrator of 8kun (previously known as 8chan), an even more fringe website where Q began posting exclusively from early 2018.

As administrator, Watkins facilitated QAnons rise, refusing to do anything to stop the posts even after QAnon-inspired violence began emerging in 2019. Indeed many of those tracking QAnons evolution believe that it was Watkins and his father Jim, who took complete control of the Q account shortly after it moved to 8chan, and even wrote the posts themselves.

But Watkins moved out of the shadows and into the spotlight on Election Day 2020, when he announced he was retiring as 8kun administrator and was now a cyber security expert. In the year since, he has ingratiated himself into the right-wing MAGA community by pushing baseless election fraud conspiracies.

Watkins has been so successful that he is now running for Congress, and while his chances of winning are almost zero, the fact he believes he has a chance is a further testament to how mainstream QAnon beliefs have become.

As QAnon merges with mainstream American politics, and as followers of the movement continue to try and shed the QAnon branding because of its toxic associations, the future of the movement is in flux.

But as the QAnon conference in Las Vegas this week showed, four years after the first Q drop, theres still a huge amount of interest in the QAnon conspiracy theories, and people still believe. The movement has also found a home in the more extreme parts of the evangelical community, and given enough time, the movement could itself become a mainstream religious movement.

There is this old adage among folks who study religion that cult plus time equals religion, Ryan Burge, a pastor and an assistant professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University, told VICE News.

Everything sort of started out as a cult, whether it be Christianity or Judaism or, you know, Scientology. If it hangs around long enough, it will eventually become a religion.

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In 'State of Terror,' Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny have pointed messages : NPR's Book of the Day : NPR

In 'State of Terror,' Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny have pointed messages : NPR's Book of the Day The bestselling author Louise Penny is a prolific writer of mysteries and thrillers but for her latest book, she decided to bring a partner into the fold, a novice to the world of mystery-writing: former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Their book, State of Terror, brings readers into a world in which a president picks a former rival to be his secretary of state (sound familiar?) and she must then contend with what Clinton calls one of her greatest fears: nuclear-armed terrorists. In this interview, Penny and Clinton discuss the messages they hope readers take away from the book.

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TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Machines, creator of the first universal quantum computing cloud infrastructure, today announced an investment from Qualcomm Ventures LLC. The investment in Quantum Machines is the first by Qualcomm Ventures in the Quantum Computing space and is an extension of the company's Series B round announced earlier this year.

Quantum computing will unleash a computational revolution, producing computers far more advanced and powerful than any computing technology we have to date. The race towards quantum advantage is rapidly accelerating, with multi-billion dollar investments led by venture-capital funds, the industry's largest computing corporations, and governments around the world.

Since its founding, Quantum Machines has established itself as the leading provider of control and operation systems for quantum computing across companies and research centers. Over the past few years, the company has developed a full-stack Quantum Orchestration Platform, with the combined software and hardware solution enabling an entirely new approach to controlling and operating quantum processors.

Qualcomm Ventures invests in companies focused on 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, IoT, Consumer and Enterprise and Cloud. Qualcomm Ventures has over 150 portfolio companies in its portfolio and manages over $1.5 billion in assets across the United States, China, India, Israel, Europe, Latin America, and Korea.

"When we look towards the future, we believe Quantum Computing will be an important technology that redefines many industries such as AI, Cybersecurity and Cloud," said Boaz Peer, Senior Investment Director, Qualcomm Ventures Europe and Israel at Qualcomm Israel Ltd. "We're excited to invest in Quantum Machines to help drive the Quantum Computing revolution forward."

"It's always very important to find the right investors who are aligned with our goals," said Dr. Itamar Sivan, Co-founder and CEO of Quantum Machines. "We're very proud to be working with Qualcomm Ventures as we believe their desire to push boundaries and commitment to innovation matches our drive to transform and advance the quantum computing industry."

About Quantum Machines

QM's full-stack Quantum Orchestration Platform enables an entirely new approach to controlling and operating quantum processors. Capable of running even the most complex algorithms from near-term applications of quantum computers to challenges of quantum-error-correction the Quantum Orchestration Platform allows users to realize the potential of all quantum processors right out of the box via its powerful, yet intuitive, programming language QUA.

About Qualcomm Ventures

Qualcomm Ventures, acting through Qualcomm Ventures LLC or its affiliated entities, has been making strategic investments in technology companies that have the potential to dramatically transform our world since 2000. As a global investor, we look to help entrepreneurs build revolutionary businesses that reshape the world around us. For more information please visit:www.qualcommventures.com.

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Showcasing quantum computing strategy and collaborations between businesses and research institutions

Tokyo Toppan, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, dcor materials, and electronics solutions, will participate in the 2nd QUANTUM COMPUTING EXPO TOKYO [Autumn], which will be held at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, Japan, from October 27 to 29. Toppans booth (7-1) will present the companys perspective on the application of quantum technologies in society as well as its activities in the field of quantum computing.

Quantum computing is a computer processing technology that uses quantum bits, or qubits,1 which exhibit quantum-mechanical properties. Development targeting practical application has been underway since the 1980s, when the principle was first proposed, and it has garnered significant attention as a next-generation computing technology with high processing power. Data processing in classical computing has thus far been supported by the miniaturization of semiconductors to achieve higher speeds, but methods for enhancing processing power based on miniaturization are approaching their limit. Increased interest in next-generation computing based on a new principle is therefore prompting accelerated development of quantum computing technology around the world.

Toppan turned its attention to the potential of quantum computing technology at an early stage and is now working with research institutions, businesses, and other organizations to advance wide-ranging efforts leveraging the technology in diverse fields, such as development of new materials and enhancement of operational process efficiency.

There is, however, a risk that quantum computing could be used to decrypt highly sensitive communications, such as electronic payments and digital application forms containing personal data. Uncrackable encryption technologies will therefore be required as society is faced with the challenge of bolstering security.

Through the development and manufacture of smart cards, Toppan has accumulated a range of related security technologies, including encryption, authentication, and unauthorized access prevention. Leveraging this expertise, Toppan is working to advance the establishment of a safe and secure society in the age of quantum computing through support for equipping smart cards with post-quantum public key cryptography2 and expanding the use of quantum secure cloud technology. Toppan also intends to provide services and solutions including secure backup and data distribution for highly sensitive digital information.

Taking advantage of quantum computing technology in an array of fields, Toppan aims to enable a sustainable society and enhance corporate value as a leader in providing solutions to social issues globally through Digital Transformation (DX) and Sustainable Transformation (SX).

Details of the Toppan booth at QUANTUM COMPUTING EXPO TOKYO [Autumn]

(1) Diagram presenting an overview of the implementation of quantum technologies in societyThe diagram will present Toppans take on quantum technology-related hardware and software, applications, and fields in which it can be implemented in society.

(2) Four-way collaboration on quantum secure cloud technologyToppan is collaborating with the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), QunaSys Inc. (QunaSys) and ISARA Corporation (ISARA). The project aims to devise and propose a specific structure and operational framework for quantum secure cloud technology suitable for practical use, with consideration for elements including management of keys and access rights. The four organizations will identify the requirements for devising and verifying use cases for quantum secure cloud technology.

(3) Joint development to equip smart cards with post-quantum public key cryptographyToppan and ISARA are working together to equip smart cards with post-quantum public key cryptography and conduct technical verification of the use of such smart cards to control and manage access. The project aims to develop a program enabling algorithms that generate and authenticate digital signatures for post-quantum public key cryptography, and to then apply the program to smart cards and verify functionality. The two companies will also carry out technical verification of digital authentication using smart cards equipped with post-quantum public key cryptography.

(4) Collaboration to enhance the efficiency of logisticsToppan and Tohoku University startup Sigma-i are conducting a pilot test on leveraging the results of joint research into quantum annealing to enhance the efficiency of logistics. The project aims to develop a delivery planning optimization system using quantum computing technologies by linking up with MITATE,3 a system offered by Toppan Group company Toppan Cosmo to enhance operational efficiency and visibility. Toppan and Sigma-i will verify the systems effectiveness for reducing time and increasing accuracy for delivery planning.

(5) Creation of new material development frameworkToppans booth will present the approach for material development being advanced in collaboration with QunaSys. The initiative involves creating a platform for the design and development of materials by establishing a cross-sectional, scalable material development data management system that takes full advantage of the power of quantum technologies. The goal is to create new businesses based on Toppans resources and QunaSyss technologies.

Reference panel: Quantum Key Distribution SystemA life-size photograph of a quantum key distribution system provided by Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation will also be on display in Toppans booth.

1. A quantum bit or qubit is the basic unit of information in quantum computing. A feature of qubits is their exhibiting complex states, such as superposition and entanglement.2. Post-quantum public key cryptography is a public key cryptography technology that cannot be decrypted even by quantum computing technologies.3. MITATE is a registered trademark of LAMPLIGHT Co., Ltd., a collaborative partner of Toppan Cosmo.

About the QUANTUM COMPUTING EXPO TOKYO [Autumn]

Dates: October 27 to 29, 2021Times: 10:0017:00Venue: Makuhari MesseOrganizer: RX Japan Ltd.https://www.qc-expo-at.jp/en-gb.html

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