#conspiracy-theories

#conspiracy-theories

Aaron Rodgers is gaining notoriety for peddling conspiracy theories, specifically targeting Dr. Anthony Fauci. [ more ]

COVID-19 vaccines are not linked to cardiac deaths in young men, debunking conspiracy theories. [ more ]

Conspiracy theories around terror attacks fuel propaganda against Ukraine and the West.

Russian government manipulation influences public opinion, even in the face of contradictory evidence. [ more ]

Russian disinformation network fueled conspiracy theories surrounding Princess Diana's cancer diagnosis.

The Russian influence campaign aimed to sow division and erode trust in institutions like the British royal family. [ more ]

Accusations of UK involvement in Moscow terrorist attack

Criticism of George Galloway for spreading conspiracy theories [ more ]

Terrorists attacked in Russia, causing conspiracy theories to circulate.

Russia has a history of mass-casualty terror attacks by extremist groups. [ more ]

Over 400 investigations into far-right extremist attitudes or beliefs in German state police forces.

Right-wing extremists are actively trying to recruit police officers to destabilize the force. [ more ]

The Southern Poverty Law Center added Chaya Raichik to its list of extremists for disseminating anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and conspiracy theories.

Raichik's content on TikTok has been associated with real-world violence and bomb threats, raising concerns about the impact of her messaging. [ more ]

President Biden joined TikTok to connect with young voters and combat right-wing conspiracy theories.

The campaign's first TikTok video featured Biden dodging questions and joking about a conspiracy theory about rigging the Super Bowl. [ more ]

Getty Images added editor's note to video of Princess Diana's cancer diagnosis.

Recent controversies around the royal family's edited photos sparked reactions online. [ more ]

The customer's firsthand account debunks conspiracy theories about Kate Middleton's health.

Speculations around a video showing the royal couple lead to rumors of a Kate Middleton impersonator. [ more ]

Social media enabled royals to share unmediated content but also exposed them to online scrutiny and conspiracy theories.

The younger generation of royals, like Catherine and Meghan, faces intense public scrutiny and harassment online, especially towards women. [ more ]

The photograph of Kate Middleton and her children released by the Royal Family sparked conspiracy theories and concerns about manipulation. [ more ]

Beyonce is pushing the boundaries of country music in her latest album.

Entertainment highlights include a rock opera revival, a documentary on conspiracy theories, and a film exploring pandemic loneliness. [ more ]

Fake rumor about Brigitte Macron resurfaces in the US

Conspiracy theorists and far-right promoting false claims [ more ]

Baseless rumors about Brigitte Macron being trans denounced by Emmanuel Macron.

Legal action taken against individuals spreading false claims about Brigitte Macron's identity. [ more ]

Social media impacts information sharing and consumption.

Books explore the effects of online shaming, conspiracy theories, and social media manipulation. [ more ]

Transvestigation is a conspiracy theory involving the scrutiny of celebrities to prove they are transgender.

The term 'inverted' is used by transvestigators to refer to supposedly cisgender celebrities who are actually trans. [ more ]

Conservative party caught spreading election disinformation against London mayor.

Tories resort to underhand tactics due to uninspiring candidate in London. [ more ]

Innocent mothers falsely accused of being Satanic paedophiles spoke out about clearing their names.

Internet trolls posted names of mothers as cult members after false claims by children at a primary school. [ more ]

Piers Corbyn believes Jeremy Corbyn unlikely to run for London mayor.

Piers Corbyn removed from City Hall, denies planning to disrupt Mayor's Question Time. [ more ]

The review into the death of British spy Gareth Williams has concluded, bringing an end to a high-profile mystery.

The police investigation found that Williams probably died accidentally, rejecting theories of foreign spies or foul play. [ more ]

The UK capital's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) has faced backlash since it was extended to the whole of London.

Protesters have raised legitimate concerns about the Ulez expansion, but conspiracy theories have also surfaced. [ more ]

Sadiq Khan, mayor of London, is a figure of interest in the midst of a global conspiracy.

Khan's down-to-earth and interactive approach with the public contrasts with the conspiracy theories surrounding him on social media. [ more ]

State adversaries fueling disinformation about Princess of Wales to destabilize Britain. Concerns over unfounded online conspiracies surrounding princess's health. [ more ]

Princess of Wales lookalike had to provide an alibi after a royal couple farm shop sighting

Calls to stop conspiracy theories about the princess [ more ]

Justin Welby emphasized the importance of privacy for Princess Kate's recovery.

The Archbishop condemned the proliferation of conspiracy theories and gossip around public figures' health. [ more ]

The media storm around Prince and Princess of Wales spotted shopping at a farm shop caused speculation and rumors.

Amateur sleuths and conspiracy theorists are analyzing the blurry footage to uncover the truth about Kate's health. [ more ]

Innocent parents and a vicar chased by conspiracy theorists accusing them of eating babies.

Baseless Satanic cult paedophile conspiracy led by trolls online affected innocent families. [ more ]

Victims of the Manchester Arena attack are taking legal action against a conspiracy theorist who claims the attack was staged by government agencies.

The conspiracy theorist has been accused of harassment, misuse of private information, and data protection violations.

The judge ruled in favor of the victims, stating that the conspiracy theorist's beliefs may be genuinely held, but they are absurd and fantastical. [ more ]

Speculation around Kate Middleton's whereabouts fuel conspiracy theories online.

Social media monitoring reveals widespread use of hashtags questioning Kate Middleton's identity. [ more ]

Kate Middleton's absence fueled social media speculation.

Controversy surrounding doctored photos and conspiracy theories intensified the situation. [ more ]

News consumers' interest in Kate Middleton's health reflects a broader societal obsession with surveillance and oversharing on social media.

Speculation and conspiracy theories often arise when public figures, like the Princess of Wales, seek privacy in their personal lives. [ more ]

Conspiracy theories are driven by a lack of power and control.

Conspiracy theories can be combated by critical thinking and addressing underlying issues. [ more ]

Katt Williams criticized Black male comedians wearing dresses in Hollywood.

My Momma Told Me podcast discusses the topic humorously and insightfully. [ more ]

Biden's strong State of the Union showing dispels doubts about his capabilities for a second term.

Fox News host Jesse Watters suggests Biden may have been on drugs during the State of the Union address. [ more ]

Conspiracy theories surrounding British royals are gaining online attention.

A doctored photo of Kate Middleton's family stirred controversy online. [ more ]

Michele Morrow, a conspiracy theorist with extreme views, won the Republican nomination for North Carolina's top school official.

Morrow campaigned against supposed public school indoctrination and advocated for a revisionist view of history. [ more ]

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger criticized former President Trump for repeating conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.

Raffensperger described the repetition of these theories as boring and sad, with no evidence to support them. [ more ]

Lawmakers received hedged answers during a closed-door briefing about UFOs, leaving them with more questions than answers.

The confidential nature of the briefing and the inability of lawmakers to discuss what they heard only fueled conspiracy theories surrounding UFOs. [ more ]

UFOs remain a subject of fascination and intrigue for many despite being a focus of conspiracy theories and skepticism.

The creation of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) in 2022 highlights a government initiative to investigate unidentified aerial phenomena, focusing on national security. [ more ]

Plastic bags with hate messages and conspiracy theories were distributed in Fresno.

The fliers contained hate propaganda and unfounded conspiracy theories, but no direct threats were made. [ more ]

Remarks at CPAC raised eyebrows

Controversy over interview with Steve Bannon [ more ]

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing criminal charges and criticism from Senator John Cornyn over his focus on conspiracy theories and Russian propaganda.

Cornyn and other Republicans voted to advance an aid package to Ukraine, against the desires of former President Donald Trump. [ more ]

Lionel Messi played in a Japan friendly after missing a match in Hong Kong, sparking anger and conspiracy theories.

Chinese fans accused Messi and his club of political motives and trying to embarrass Hong Kong.

Hong Kong officials and fans were disappointed and angry at Messi's absence from the match. [ more ]

Jamaal Bowman, a member of the "Squad," has been criticized for his subpar poetry that sometimes endorses conspiracy theories.

Bowman's regret for posting his poetry highlights the vulnerability and growth that can come from public self-expression. [ more ]

Supporters of former President Donald Trump are spreading conspiracy theories about the Super Bowl and Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.

Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon make jokes about the conspiracy theories and the high price of Super Bowl tickets. [ more ]

Sean Hannity criticizes Rachel Maddow as a 'make-believe journalist' and 'conspiracy theorist'

Hannity's criticism was sparked by Maddow's explanation for MSNBC not airing Trump's victory speech live [ more ]