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Videos showing what people claim to be unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are going viral on TikTok — taking over the For You Page and raking in millions of views. The trend follows a long history of American fascination with UFOs. TikTok is well-suited for quickly spreading information …
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The top spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services is taking a leave of absence, the agency announced Wednesday, days after he promoted dangerous conspiracy theories during a Facebook Live video. In the video, first reported by The New York Times, Michael Caputo, HHS’ assistant …
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Michael Caputo, pictured at a White House event, is taking a 60-day leave of absence from his job as lead spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services after alleging President Trump’s opponents have interfered in the coronavirus response. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters hide caption toggle …
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Credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire/PA ImagesThe internet has always loved a conspiracy theory. The Earth is flat. Avril Lavigne was secretly replaced with a clone, à la Paul McCartney. Elvis faked his own death and lived out a quiet retirement in Graceland. Drinking disinfectant will kill …
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Facebook says it’s moving aggressively to counter climate-change misinformation with a Climate Science Information Center that launched Tuesday and aims to connect users with science-based facts. “Climate change is real,” the company said. “The science is unambiguous and the need to act grows more …
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By Kate Feldman New York Daily News As conspiracy theories and baseless claims about arson swirl around the deadly Oregon wildfires, Facebook said Saturday that it will work to take down “false” posts and misinformation. Without providing details about the allegations that have accused Antifa, or …
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Fake news of any kind is of great concern globally, but especially important in terms of health care and vaccination at a time of the COVID-19 pandemic and a decline in uptake for children’s and HPV vaccines. According to a posting on Brazil’s Fiocruz website by the Institute’s Cristine …
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John Cusack has denied sharing conspiracy theories that link the coronavirus pandemic with the ultrafast wireless technology 5G. The conspiracy theory has gained momentum throughout 2020, with Facebook groups and YouTube videos amplifying baseless claims that radio waves sent by 5G are responsible …
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The online phenomenon known as QAnon is evolving beyond its pro-Trump roots and spreading rapidly into new global communities, despite efforts by social media platforms to stamp out the world’s most persistent conspiracy theory. Cryptic posts by the group or individual known as “Q” first began …
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