Minnesota Shooting: Conspiracy Theories Spread Online
Following the recent shooting targeting Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota, false and misleading information quickly spre...
Spanish Misinformation Targets Los Angeles Protests
False information in Spanish is spreading about the Los Angeles protests. These posts use fake pictures and unproven cla...
Russia Amplifying Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Los Angele...
Experts report that Russia is actively spreading and boosting conspiracy theories online concerning the recent protests...
Trump Shares Baseless Conspiracy Theory About Biden
Former President Donald Trump amplified a false conspiracy theory on his social media platform, Truth Social, claiming P...
Trump Shares False Claim of 'Robot Biden' Conspiracy
Former President Donald Trump has amplified a baseless conspiracy theory alleging President Biden was replaced by a robo...
Trump Shares Post Claiming Biden Was Executed, Replaced by C...
Former President Donald Trump recently shared a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, making unfounded claims...
Gaza Video Sparks AI Debate: Experts Debunk Deepfake Claims
A video recently surfaced from southern Gaza, igniting a viral debate online about its authenticity. Many social media u...
Trump Misrepresents Video of South African Farm Dispute
During a meeting with the South African president, Donald Trump presented a video as proof of racial persecution against...
Trump Claims Biden Hid Cancer Diagnosis; No Evidence Found
Former President Trump recently suggested that President Biden had secretly battled cancer, implying the information was...
Indian Media Faced Scrutiny Over Accuracy During Recent Conf...
During the recent tensions between India and Pakistan, some Indian news outlets faced criticism for spreading unverified...
Newsom Launches Website to Combat Misinformation in Californ...
California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new website aimed at debunking what he calls "right-wing misinformation." Th...
Conspiracy Theories Gain Ground as Trump Era Resumes
The return of Donald Trump to power has coincided with a rise in the acceptance of fringe conspiracy theories. Ideas onc...
Trump Shares Doctored Image, Claims Man Has MS-13 Tattoo
President Trump shared a photograph on social media of a man he claimed had an MS-13 tattoo. However, evidence suggests...
RFK Jr. Misleadingly Claims Measles Vaccine Protection Fades...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now Health Secretary, urged people to get vaccinated against measles but made inaccurate statemen...
Kennedy Misrepresents Measles Vaccine Efficacy, Despite Enco...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite urging individuals to receive the measles vaccine, has made inaccurate statements regardi...
Ivermectin's Resurgence: Why It Remains Popular on the Right
Despite scientific evidence against its effectiveness as a COVID-19 treatment, the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin is exp...
TikTok Network Spreads Immigration Misinformation in Spanish
A network of almost 40 TikTok accounts has been spreading false information about immigration in Spanish. Some accounts...
Trump Administration Accused of Spreading Misinformation to...
Critics allege the Trump administration is utilizing a sophisticated "machinery" of misinformation to support its policy...
Kennedy's Group Takes Down Fake CDC Vaccine Page After Reque...
Children's Health Defense, an organization founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has removed a webpage mimicking the Centers...
Biden Autopen Conspiracy Theory Gains Traction Online
A false claim that President Biden is using an autopen to sign documents, including pardons, has spread widely online. T...
Musk Falsely Claims Immigration Fuels Social Security Cuts,...
Elon Musk has made unsubstantiated claims linking immigration to the depletion of Social Security funds. He alleges that...
Misinformation Spreads Online During L.A. Protests
False information about the Los Angeles protests is circulating online. Old videos, a clip from a video game, and untrue...
Trump's Claims of 'White Genocide' in South Africa Draw Criticism
Former President Donald Trump has recently amplified claims regarding the alleged persecution of white farmers in South...
Trump's Return Amplifies Conspiracy Theories, Experts Say
Since his re-election, President Trump has indirectly boosted conspiracy theories by associating with figures who promot...
No, Cardinal Prevost Is Not the New Pope: Viral Claim Debunked
Social media is buzzing with claims that Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope. These claims are false. The seni...
TikTok Astrologer Arrested After Earthquake Prediction Causes Panic
A TikTok user with a large following has been arrested in Myanmar after making a public prediction about a major earthqu...
Pilot Sues Influencer Over False Crash Claims
A Virginia National Guard pilot is suing a right-wing influencer for defamation. Jo Ellis alleges that Matt Wallace fals...
Ivermectin: Understanding Its Uses and Limitations
Ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug, has been falsely promoted online as a treatment for cancer and COVID-19. Medical exp...
Woman's Story Highlights Risks of Misinformation in Healthcare
A new report details the experience of a woman who made healthcare decisions based on information from the 'medical free...
Trump Layoffs Continue; Musk Falsely Claims Social Security Fraud
A judge has allowed the Trump Administration's mass layoffs to proceed, impacting numerous federal employees. Meanwhile,...
Science Under Siege: Fighting Misinformation in Education
Evidence-based science is facing challenges from misinformation spread through private schools, public education, and on...