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Fake QAnon Conspiracies Have a Grip on Politics: What to Watch Out For

Fake QAnon Conspiracies Have a Grip on Politics: What to Watch Out For

The fringe right-wing conspiracy doesn't appear to be going away any time soon.

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Fake News Real Talk: Your Brain Is Fooling You

Fake News Real Talk: Your Brain Is Fooling You

Think you're great at recognizing fake news? Think again. Here's how misinformation plays tricks on your brain and how to stop it in its tracks.

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Ukraine Invasion: Where to Find Accurate Information Online

Ukraine Invasion: Where to Find Accurate Information Online

As the crisis in Ukraine deepens, here's where you can find updates from trusted sources.

Facebook steps up climate crisis misinformation detection during COP26

Facebook steps up climate crisis misinformation detection during COP26

The social media company is also expanding its Climate Science Information Center to make it easier for people to get accurate scientific information about the climate crisis.

Facebook removed more than 20 million posts for COVID-19 misinformation

Facebook removed more than 20 million posts for COVID-19 misinformation

The social network faces more pressure to combat false claims about the COVID-19 vaccines.

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Fake QAnon Conspiracies Have a Grip on Politics: What to Watch Out For

The fringe right-wing conspiracy doesn't appear to be going away any time soon.
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DHS Puts Disinformation Governance Board on Pause

Nina Jankowicz, executive director of the board, also resigned from her position.
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New York AG Investigating Link Between Social Media and Buffalo Mass Shooting

Attorney General Letitia James cited Discord and Twitch, where the assault was briefly livestreamed, among other platforms.
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Homeland Security Sets Up Board to Tackle Disinformation

It will monitor Russia for misinformation regarding the Ukraine war and upcoming midterm elections.
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Alex Jones' InfoWars Files for Bankruptcy

The conspiracy theorist is facing multiple defamation lawsuits and more than $1 million in fees over false claims the Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax.
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Water Filter Company Says It Doesn't Remove Snake Venom Amid Outlandish COVID Conspiracy

The filters can make tap water cleaner, but claims saying they remove venom are bunk.
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8 COVID-19 Face Mask Myths, Debunked

After more than two years of the pandemic, there's still a lot of misinformation spreading across the country.
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The Unsung Force Digging Through Misinformation

They're shining a light on QAnon, anti-vax disinformation, and other conspiracy theories.
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Fake News Sites Keep Serving Up False and Misleading Stories. Here's How to Spot Them

Fake news is still a real problem, with a global reach.
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Fake News Real Talk: Your Brain Is Fooling You

Think you're great at recognizing fake news? Think again. Here's how misinformation plays tricks on your brain and how to stop it in its tracks.
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