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Question 1: What was the nature of the fake story involving Kamala Harris?
The fake story claimed that Kamala Harris was involved in a hit-and-run incident.
Question 2: Who was responsible for creating the fake story?
The fake story was created by a Russian troll farm.
Question 3: How did the claims about Kamala Harris spread?
The claims spread using a fake website that was designed to resemble a legitimate San Francisco-area news outlet.
Question 4: What role did Microsoft play in relation to the fake story?
Microsoft reported on the origins of the fake story and identified the involvement of the Russian troll farm in its creation and dissemination.