| 单词 | conspiracy theory |
| 例句 | Like this is a crucial piece of evidence in some wild conspiracy theory. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Some are clearly the work of nutjobs—clinically paranoid people who need professional help, not arenas in which to vent their hyperbolic conspiracy theories. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z “That sounds very much like a conspiracy theory,” Jack says. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He made up conspiracy theories by the dozens: a banana vendor who sold fruit outside our house was secretly recording Jagu’s behavior. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Normally he only got that look when he was telling me about one of his conspiracy theories. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Two: There was a cult entirely dedicated to discussing preexisting conspiracy theories and determining if they were true. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z It’s a bit too much like a conspiracy theory for me—I don’t think our guardians were that crafty—but there’s probably something in it. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I almost thought he was going to rattle off some conspiracy theory, but Ms. Jacobs bailed him out. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z He was not given to conspiracy theories or believing that the U.S. government willfully committed human rights violations. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z While the conspiracy theories were initially dismissed as far-fetched, if not downright loony, the word on the street turned out to be right, at least to a point. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z It’s very clearly a kooky email, several pages long, full of conspiracy theories and ideas. "It was damning": Brian Stelter excavates Fox News' culture, the Big Lie and Tucker Carlson's exit 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Maybe when it comes to the next conspiracy theory that its audience wants to believe, Fox and its hosts will be more responsible, or more aware of where the lines are. Everybody Knows What Fox News Is Now 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z He’s holed himself up in her spare bedroom, where he indulges a sweaty, round-the-clock obsession with internet conspiracy theories. Second Thoughts in the Second City 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z But the clip spread fast in anti-vaccine corners of the internet and soon set off a conspiracy theory: that Dover had actually died after getting her shot and been replaced by a doppelgänger. 6 Podcasts About the Perils of Misinformation 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Remember how amazed – delighted, perhaps – we were at reading Rupert Murdoch’s atypically honest admissions in his Dominion deposition that his hosts endorsed false election conspiracy theories, and he could have stopped it, “but I didn’t”? "Do they not realize I like to fight?" The 6 most revealing details from "Network of Lies" 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z So in that information vacuum, various conspiracy theories have festered. "It was damning": Brian Stelter excavates Fox News' culture, the Big Lie and Tucker Carlson's exit 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z More recently, however, I've watched in growing dismay as he's slid down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole, much like his recent guest/pal Tucker Carlson. Russell Brand is evolving his next gig: Cult leader 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z Each month seems to bring new duplicities and new scandals, lies big and small — the résumés embroidered like Rococo tapestries, the lawmakers endorsing conspiracy theories to boost their careers. Review: At ‘Tartuffe’ in the Park, Hypocrisy Is No Picnic 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Ted never boosted a favorite politician or a conspiracy theory. Ted Baxter pursued fame over journalism – but unlike today’s pundits, he didn't corrupt the news 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z "When the Right does this, we call it conspiracy theories, and rightfully so," Maher said on the topic of bending hopes and feelings into facts. Bill Maher calls Hasan Minhaj the Jussie Smollett of stand-up on "Real Time" 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Getting hurt is one thing, but becoming the punchline for, you know, narcissists on Twitter that are looking for clicks and spreading conspiracy theories about him — I think that probably will hurt for a while. Alexandra Pelosi on Filming Her Mother, Nancy Pelosi, During the Jan. 6 Attack 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Referring to the election conspiracy theories of the Trump adviser Sidney Powell, which he called “insane,” he added: “Our viewers are good people and they believe it.” Everybody Knows What Fox News Is Now 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Post-apocalyptic zombie video game series "The Last of Us" is getting an ambitious TV adaptation on HBO, but the game has attracted numerous hateful conspiracy theories, which the show is apparently not immune to, either. "The Last of Us" could change how Hollywood does video games, but hateful gamers make it difficult 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z And then, covering his conspiracy theories in the same way they did before, and you know, following him around. Trevor Noah talks to Salon about worrying less about Trump’s spelling and more about democracy 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z We're going to assume the writer was being facetious — trafficking in conspiracy theory is nothing new for the former Fox News and NBC host. People say Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson's love of conspiracy theories is desperate – and dangerous 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Even with AI’s existing guardrails, people could create content that takes its audience to the “border of conspiracy theories,” Cohen said, or spreads visual “dog whistles.” An AI-generated ‘Balenciaga pope’ fooled us all. How much does it matter? 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Other tracks have included conspiracy theories about 9/11 and a shout-out to “the Aryans.” How BMG Secretly Signed a Rapper Dropped for Antisemitic Lyrics 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The satanic panic — a widespread set of conspiracy theories, beginning in the 1980s, about satanic cults committing ritualistic child abuse — is often thought of as a uniquely American phenomenon. 6 Podcasts About the Perils of Misinformation 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Tucker Carlson’s got a lot of nerve pushing these wild conspiracy theories. ‘S.N.L.’ Says Goodbye to Multiple Cast Members 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z A year after MH370's disappearance, more ludicrous conspiracy theories surrounding the plane cropped up across social media. “MH370”: The 6 most shocking theories surrounding the disappearance of the Malaysia Airlines flight 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z These six podcasts dig into the psychology behind conspiracy theories, online radicalization and moral panics, and lay bare just how dangerous a lie can be once it spreads. 6 Podcasts About the Perils of Misinformation 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z To subject yourself to the virtuoso cadenzas of QAnon-style madness spewing from another lover, One-Mig, is to feel the potent toxicity of advanced conspiracy theory bloom in your own veins. Sex Goddess, Celebrity and the Best Hope for Her Country 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z By the time the season ended in December, the duo had become fan favorites, inspiring memes, think pieces, conspiracy theories and style tips. Simona Tabasco, ‘White Lotus’ Fan Favorite, on the Best Parts of Italy 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z In contrast to dire predictions, the midterm elections were largely a rebuke to far-right candidates who campaigned on conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. 6 Podcasts About the Perils of Misinformation 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Soon after, Harrelson made an anti-vaccine conspiracy theory joke while hosting "Saturday Night Live" — which did not go over well with the live studio audience, but did go over well with anti-vaxxers on social media. COVID isn't over, even if Tilda Swinton and other celebrities say so 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Everybody all of a sudden want to be a one-week conspiracy theory person, like, "Oh yeah, he's colored balls, he's in with them." As hip-hop turns 50, Chuck D praises its power as "a worldwide cultural experience and religion" 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z The mythology and conspiracy theories of the show are rich, but they’re not what keep it together — it’s the explosive chemistry between its leads, who pack exasperation, intrigue and sexual tension into every interaction. The Best Movies and Shows on Hulu Right Now 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z He called the “cottage industry” of allegations and conspiracy theories a “grim cyclorama of deceit and sensation” and said those promoting such tales were motived by money. Donald Spoto, Biographer of Hitchcock and Many More, Dies at 81 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Earlier this week, Yaccarino announced that she is committed to staying at X, even after several brands pulled their advertising from the social network in the wake of Musk’s endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory. Watch "Jimmy Kimmel Live" mock Twitter CEO who can't deal with Elon Musk's nonsense 2023-11-22T05:00:00Z Another Republican House member said the GOP would continue to “do great harm to good candidates” if it “follows in her crazy conspiracy theory path.” Marjorie Taylor Greene’s new reality 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z What I mean by that is, Carlson's allies have pushed various conspiracy theories about why he was canned. "It was damning": Brian Stelter excavates Fox News' culture, the Big Lie and Tucker Carlson's exit 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z John F. Kennedy’s assassination has fueled a panoramic range of documentaries, features, TV episodes, books, songs and more wild conspiracy theories than one could count. “JFK: One Day in America” restores the humanity to one of America's most dramatized tragedies 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Carlson easily outdid her on every front, promoting the racist "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory and assuring his mostly white audience that white supremacy is a hoax on a near-nightly basis. People say Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson's love of conspiracy theories is desperate – and dangerous 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z A second video posted the same day floats the conspiracy theory blaming the violence on the antifa boogeyman and Black Lives Matter activists. Let's all stop ignoring The Fandom Menace. It's real, and it's winning 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z America, Europe and many other parts of the world are now in thrall to conspiracy theories and the larger disimagination machine. Salon's favorite books of 2022 — fiction and nonfiction 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z "On the other hand, the Bhagwa Love Trap is a fairly nascent conspiracy theory. It's something that doesn't have political backing at all." Bhagwa Love Trap: A new Indian online trend causing real-world harm 2023-11-22T05:00:00Z “If the government released all the documents today, are all the people who believe conspiracy theories about it going to suddenly change their mind?” JFK was killed 60 years ago. Why are his assassination records still sealed? 2023-11-22T05:00:00Z Sure enough, some of the most annoying people in Congress tweeted conspiracy theories about the footage in language so fevered you could practically hear them panting as they typed. GOP's Jan. 6 release could backfire 2023-11-22T05:00:00Z Before the riot, Giustino frequently posted on Facebook about conspiracy theories that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from Trump, the Republican incumbent. Capitol rioter who berated a judge and insulted a prosecutor is sentenced to 3 months in jail 2023-11-21T05:00:00Z Pizzagate is the latest conspiracy theory that has caught Mr. Musk’s eye. Musk warms to Pizzagate-Media Matters link on X 2023-11-21T05:00:00Z Musk on Wednesday declared on X that a paid X Premium user's peddling of an antisemitic conspiracy theory targeting Jewish people was the "actual truth," per a separate report from watchdog Media Matters. "PR stunt masquerading as a lawsuit": Experts slam Elon Musk's attack on Media Matters' reporting 2023-11-21T05:00:00Z Wild speculation and conspiracy theories on social media put the force under intense pressure during the investigation into Ms Bulley's disappearance. Nicola Bulley review: Key report findings at a glance 2023-11-21T05:00:00Z And, of course, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., repeated the same obviously silly story, because the woman never met a conspiracy theory she doesn't like. GOP's Jan. 6 release could backfire 2023-11-22T05:00:00Z Discovery and Comcast paused advertising on X after the reports, which roughly coincided with X owner Elon Musk publicly endorsing a notorious antisemitic conspiracy theory blaming Jewish people for promoting immigration to disempower white Americans. Elon Musk's X sues Media Matters over report on antisemitic content 2023-11-20T05:00:00Z Last Wednesday, Mr Musk came under fire after he replied to a post sharing a conspiracy theory accusing Jewish communities of pushing hatred against white people, calling it "actual truth". Elon Musk's X sues Media Matters over antisemitism analysis 2023-11-20T05:00:00Z Musk was met with swift condemnation for endorsing the conspiracy theory, which is the same one that motivated the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooter in Pittsburgh, The Atlantic's Yair Rosenburg emphasized online. "PR stunt masquerading as a lawsuit": Experts slam Elon Musk's attack on Media Matters' reporting 2023-11-21T05:00:00Z In an earlier statement, its president, Angelo Carusone, said “Musk has spent the last few days making meritless legal threats, elevating bizarre conspiracy theories, and lobbing vicious personal attacks against his ‘enemies’ online.” Musk’s X sues liberal advocacy group Media Matters over its report on ads next to hate groups’ posts 2023-11-20T05:00:00Z What's crucial to understand here is that there is almost no chance that Lee believes a single word of the conspiracy theory. GOP's Jan. 6 release could backfire 2023-11-22T05:00:00Z The organization has previously reported ad placements next to Holocaust denial and 9/11 conspiracy theory content. Elon Musk's X sues Media Matters over report on antisemitic content 2023-11-20T05:00:00Z This "I believed a conspiracy theory" defense shouldn't come as a big surprise. MAGA conspiracy-theory defense keeps failing in court: Bad news for Donald Trump? 2023-11-20T05:00:00Z In recent years, Brand has largely disappeared from mainstream media but has built up a large following online with videos mixing wellness and conspiracy theories. Reports say Russell Brand interviewed by British police over claims of sexual offenses 2023-11-19T05:00:00Z “We have a responsibility to teach the next generation to be more critical consumers of online content and more guarded against misinformation, propaganda, and conspiracy theories.” California commits to teaching 'media literacy' in public classrooms 2023-11-19T05:00:00Z This isn't like those conspiracy theories of old, where people actually believed it, like claims about the moon landing being fake or JFK being murdered by the mob 60 years ago today. GOP's Jan. 6 release could backfire 2023-11-22T05:00:00Z More major advertisers have paused their spending on X, the social media service formerly known as Twitter, as the backlash continued over Elon Musk’s endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory on X. More Advertisers Halt Spending on X in Growing Backlash Against Musk 2023-11-18T05:00:00Z Outside the courtroom, Trump and his acolytes have relied heavily on conspiracy theories to deflect blame for their role in inspiring DePape's murderous rage. MAGA conspiracy-theory defense keeps failing in court: Bad news for Donald Trump? 2023-11-20T05:00:00Z The result helped fuel skepticism about the security of U.S. elections, as well as conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election. Connecticut judge sets new primary date for mayor’s race tainted by alleged ballot box stuffing 2023-11-18T05:00:00Z “From climate denial to vaccine conspiracy theories to the Jan. 6 attack on our nation’s Capitol, the spread of online misinformation has had global and deadly consequences.” California commits to teaching 'media literacy' in public classrooms 2023-11-19T05:00:00Z The point of these conspiracy theories is not to believe them, but to sucker liberals into go-nowhere arguments with disingenuous actors. GOP's Jan. 6 release could backfire 2023-11-22T05:00:00Z Jewish groups said that Mr. Musk’s message boosted a conspiracy theory known as replacement theory, which claims that Jews have organized nonwhite immigrants to replace the white race. More Advertisers Halt Spending on X in Growing Backlash Against Musk 2023-11-18T05:00:00Z In general, Trump treats conspiracy theories as an all-purpose tool to get what his way. MAGA conspiracy-theory defense keeps failing in court: Bad news for Donald Trump? 2023-11-20T05:00:00Z “No longer are these conspiracy theories and very divisive and vicious ideologies separated at the fringes,” said Jacob Ware, a research fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations who focuses on domestic terrorism. Political violence threatens to intensify as the 2024 campaign heats up, experts on extremism warn 2023-11-18T05:00:00Z Musk on Wednesday agreed with a post on X that falsely claimed Jewish people were stoking hatred against white people, saying the user who referenced the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory was speaking "the actual truth." White House blasts Musk's 'hideous' antisemitic lie, advertisers pause on X 2023-11-18T05:00:00Z Mr Musk came under fire on Wednesday after he replied to a post sharing an antisemitic conspiracy theory, calling it "actual truth". X ad boycott gathers pace amid antisemitism storm 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z The blowback over Elon Musk’s endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory on X gathered steam on Friday, as several major advertisers on his social media platform cut off their spending after his comments. Advertisers Flee X as Outcry Over Musk’s Endorsement of Antisemitic Post Grows 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z This is being called the "advice of counsel" defense in the media, since Trump plans to argue he just picked up his conspiracy theories from lawyers and other advisers. MAGA conspiracy-theory defense keeps failing in court: Bad news for Donald Trump? 2023-11-20T05:00:00Z “In 2020, millions of people were radicalized on behalf of this conspiracy theory. It’s really hard to tell who is going to mobilize on behalf of a conspiracy theory,” Kane said. Political violence threatens to intensify as the 2024 campaign heats up, experts on extremism warn 2023-11-18T05:00:00Z The delay in releasing the writings has fueled speculation — particularly in conservative circles — regarding what the they might contain and conspiracy theories about why police won’t release them. Four of 7 officers returned to regular duty after leak of Nashville school shooting records 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z Musk on Wednesday endorsed a post on X that falsely claimed Jewish people were stoking hatred against white people, saying the user who referenced the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory was speaking "the actual truth." White House condemns Elon Musk for spreading 'hideous' antisemitic lie 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z The American Jewish Committee, in a tweet of its own, called it “the deadliest antisemitic conspiracy theory in modern U.S. history.” Column: Elon Musk is an antisemite. What can anyone do about it? 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z That's because the legal system can deprive a conspiracy theory of the oxygen it needs to thrive: Willful ignorance. MAGA conspiracy-theory defense keeps failing in court: Bad news for Donald Trump? 2023-11-20T05:00:00Z “Spending hours and hours consuming conspiracy theory material is intoxicating,” Hughes said. Political violence threatens to intensify as the 2024 campaign heats up, experts on extremism warn 2023-11-18T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, Mr Musk replied to a post sharing an antisemitic conspiracy theory, calling it "actual truth". White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z That conspiracy theory holds that Jewish people and leftists are engineering the ethnic and cultural replacement of white populations with non-white immigrants that will lead to a "white genocide." White House condemns Elon Musk for spreading 'hideous' antisemitic lie 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z They like the GOP because it panders to their bigotry, and often to their incoherent conspiracy theories. So much for "small government": Budget fight reveals GOP cares mostly about culture war 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z In other words, conspiracy theories got DePape into this situation, and he hoped conspiracy theories would get him out. MAGA conspiracy-theory defense keeps failing in court: Bad news for Donald Trump? 2023-11-20T05:00:00Z The leaderless movement’s ever-changing ideology often adopts beliefs from other conspiracy theories. Political violence threatens to intensify as the 2024 campaign heats up, experts on extremism warn 2023-11-18T05:00:00Z He noted that the post Mr Musk was responding to referred to a conspiracy theory that motivated the man who killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018. White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z Other Republican-led states are moving in the same direction as Missouri as they respond to conservative voters unsettled by unfounded claims of widespread fraud and persistent conspiracy theories over the accuracy of U.S. elections. Missouri’s voter ID law is back in court. Here’s a look at what it does 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z They like the GOP because it panders to their bigotry and their incoherent conspiracy theories. So much for "small government": Budget fight reveals GOP cares mostly about culture war 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z Media Matters said Mr Musk's tweet, which was seen by more than five million people according to the site's statistics, amounted to an endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory known as "white genocide". IBM suspends ads on X after they appeared next to Nazi posts 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z During his testimony, DePape echoed right-wing conspiracy theories and told jurors he had planned to wear an inflatable unicorn costume and record his interrogation of Nancy Pelosi to upload it online. Man who attacked Pelosi’s husband convicted of federal assault and attempted kidnapping charges 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The conspiracy theory motivated a mass murderer who entered the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018 and shot dead 11 worshippers. White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z Instead, they argued that he was inspired by elaborate and baseless conspiracy theories that may have seemed “bogus” but were nonetheless his deeply held beliefs. David DePape found guilty in federal court of trying to kidnap Nancy Pelosi, attacking her husband 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Instead, she argued, DePape's firm belief in wide-ranging but misguided conspiracy theories motivated him to bring down the wealthy and powerful ruling class. Federal jury convicts man in hammer attack on Pelosi's husband 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Mr Musk has on several occasions repeated conspiracy theories and has also criticised social media watchdogs - including the ADL and other groups - for criticising his content moderation changes at X. IBM suspends ads on X after they appeared next to Nazi posts 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Elon Musk on Wednesday declared on X/Twitter that a paid X Premium user's peddling of an antisemitic conspiracy theory attacking Jewish people was the "actual truth," media watchdog Media Matters for America reports. "Unvarnished antisemitism": Musk says conspiracy that motivated mass shooting is "the actual truth" 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The billionaire has on several occasions repeated conspiracy theories and has also lashed out at social media watchdogs - including the ADL and other groups - for criticising his content moderation changes at X. White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z The Pelosis’ home was only the first stop in a cross-country plan to target other powerful people in America he believed were involved in QAnon-like conspiracy theories of criminal activity, Chuang said. David DePape found guilty in federal court of trying to kidnap Nancy Pelosi, attacking her husband 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The series gives no credence to the various conspiracy theories surrounding the accident. As 'The Crown' nears its conclusion, Princess Diana's death and its controversies are revisited 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z It comes as X owner Elon Musk was criticised after calling an antisemitic conspiracy theory "actual truth" when replying to a post on the platform. IBM suspends ads on X after they appeared next to Nazi posts 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z They have also sometimes been linked to conspiracy theories alleging undue influence on world affairs. Vatican confirms ban on Catholics becoming Freemasons 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Tens of millions of Americans are disaffected, angry, and in response looking for answers from conspiracy theories, right-wing Christian extremism, demagogues, echo chambers, disinformation, false populism – and yes, violence. "This isn’t 2020": Experts "have serious doubts that the 2024 election will go democracy’s way" 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z He detailed his descent into political extremism and far-right conspiracy theories, and claimed that the Pelosis’ home was only the first step in his broader anti-corruption plan. David DePape found guilty in federal court of trying to kidnap Nancy Pelosi, attacking her husband 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The goal was to show “the emotional burdens of grief and possible culpability that drove Fayed into his decade of preaching conspiracy theories.” As 'The Crown' nears its conclusion, Princess Diana's death and its controversies are revisited 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Experts said that anti-Jewish conspiracy theories have flared up during previous military clashes in the Middle East and that they fit into the broader narrative adopted by the Chinese government. In the Israel-Hamas war, China sees opportunity to gain ground on the U.S. 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z A man accused of a hammer attack on ex-House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband has tearfully testified how he hatched a bizarre plot to end US corruption after becoming absorbed in conspiracy theories. Pelosi hammer attack accused David DePape tearfully testifies of bizarre plot 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z His hourlong testimony wandered across a range of conspiracy theories, none of which were supported by evidence. Man charged in Paul Pelosi attack details descent into conspiracy theories during federal trial 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z David DePape, the man accused of attempting to kidnap Nancy Pelosi and bludgeoning her husband with a hammer, testified about his conspiracy theory beliefs in a San Francisco federal court on Tuesday. David DePape found guilty in federal court of trying to kidnap Nancy Pelosi, attacking her husband 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The scant visual documentation of the Kennedy assassination has contributed to public skepticism and generated conspiracy theories over what exactly occurred and who was responsible. How the JFK assassination changed TV news and the journalists who covered it 60 years ago 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z There is a range of theories as to where such noises come from, including farm or factory machinery, while some subscribe to conspiracy theories such as flying saucers. Omagh hum: Council could call in noise specialists 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Defence lawyers are not denying that Mr DePape struck Mr Pelosi, but they are arguing he was motivated by his belief in conspiracy theories rather than Mrs Pelosi's status as Speaker of the House. Pelosi hammer attack accused David DePape tearfully testifies of bizarre plot 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z He planned to question the lawmaker about QAnon conspiracy theories and charges of corruption that he alleged involved the Democratic Party and various elected officials and public figures. Man charged in Paul Pelosi attack details descent into conspiracy theories during federal trial 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Fox also faced a lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems and paid nearly $800 million this year to settle the case alleging that Fox knowingly promoted false conspiracy theories about the security of its voting machines. Former Fox News reporter says he was fired after challenging Jan. 6 coverage 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Fox also faced a lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems and paid nearly $800 million this year to settle the case alleging that Fox knowingly promoted false conspiracy theories about the security of its voting machines. Ex-Fox News producer claims in lawsuit that he was fired after challenging Jan. 6 coverage 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The electronic voting system the state uses, which was purchased from Dominion Voting Systems in 2019 and implemented statewide in 2020, has been the subject of outlandish conspiracy theories. Constitutional challenge to Georgia voting machines set for trial early next year 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Fulton County has been the target of conspiracy theories since the 2020 election, and its election workers have been harassed and threatened over false claims that they were stuffing ballots to aid Democrats. Local election workers have been under siege since 2020. Now they face fentanyl-laced letters 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z But officials tamped down on the conspiracy theories. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z A former Trump supporter who became the center of a conspiracy theory about Jan. 6 has also sued the network, claiming the network made him a scapegoat for the riot. Former Fox News reporter says he was fired after challenging Jan. 6 coverage 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z A former Trump supporter who became the center of a conspiracy theory about Jan. 6 has also sued the network, claiming the network made him a scapegoat for the riot. Ex-Fox News producer claims in lawsuit that he was fired after challenging Jan. 6 coverage 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Right-wing media outlets like Breitbart have been hyping this conspiracy theory that Trump literally invented out of thin air. "I am not a misogynist": Ivanka's testimony shows how the Trumps exploit sexism to defraud people 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The registrar-recorder, Cathy Darling Allen, had vowed to follow state law and use voting machines, in opposition to people in this northern county who have been caught up in conspiracy theories about election fraud. Despite fears, election day in Shasta County comes off with little conflict 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z But none of that mattered on election night, as Wise, a nonpartisan longtime elections official, trounced Basler, a Republican who’s peddled conspiracy theories about stolen elections. 7 takeaways from election night in Seattle 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Authorities’ refusal to release Hale’s writings has fueled further speculation and conspiracy theories about what they might reveal about Hale’s motive or influences. Nashville investigating after possible leak of Covenant shooting images 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z "Countries began to doubt the importance of France's strategic presence - ideas and conspiracy theories developed suggesting they were somehow attracting or aggravating the terrorist threat," he says. Why does France have military bases in Africa? 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z “There are so many conspiracy theories out there and yet for years we’ve had study after study tell us that it doesn’t happen,” Merrill said. Experts call Connecticut city’s ‘mishandled ballots’ a local and limited case, but skeptics disagree 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z That stance has infuriated some county residents who subscribe to conspiracy theories that elections have been riddled with fraud because of technology. Shasta County ditched its Dominion voting machines. Now residents are braced for turmoil on Nov. 7 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z In response to Greene’s resolution, House Democrats, led by Rep. Becca Balint of Vermont, introduced a resolution censuring Greene for what they called her record of “racist rhetoric and conspiracy theories.” House weighs censure efforts against Rashida Tlaib and Marjorie Taylor Greene over their rhetoric 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z He also believes in the basic ideas of the white supremacist "great replacement" conspiracy theory. Republicans manufactured a "crisis" — now they are ready to exploit it 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z She told him he might lose friends and be the target of conspiracy theories. In the shadow of loss, a mother’s long search for happiness 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Wolfe has been the subject of conspiracy theories and targeted by threats from election skeptics who falsely claim she was part of a plot to rig the 2020 vote in favor of President Joe Biden. Wisconsin judge rules that GOP-controlled Senate’s vote to fire top elections official had no effect 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z However, our recent research, published in the British Journal of Psychology, shows that a heightened interest in learning about threats can also lead people to be interested in less constructive types of stories: conspiracy theories. Morbid Curiosity Is Linked to Conspiracy Theories 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z And in 2021, Democrats in the majority punished Greene, holding a vote that stripped her of all of her committee assignments for spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories. House weighs censure efforts against Rashida Tlaib and Marjorie Taylor Greene over their rhetoric 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z After the 2020 election, Johnson also echoed some of the wilder conspiracy theories pushed by former President Donald Trump to explain away his loss. New US House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about the next one 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Powell spewed debunked conspiracy theories about Dominion election machines switching Trump votes to Biden. Opinion: Why the Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell guilty pleas are so dire for Donald Trump 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z One recent meeting of the elections board focused almost entirely on ballot drop boxes, a frequent target of conspiracy theories. Turnover has plagued local election offices since 2020. One swing state county is trying to recover 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z From blood-harvesting Satanists who stealthily run the world to shapeshifting alien lizards invading the world, conspiracy theories often offer alternative explanations of unsettling events. Morbid Curiosity Is Linked to Conspiracy Theories 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z If anybody thought the Big 12 officials were going to be out to get the departing Sooners and Longhorns, that third-down call that left Houston short of a pivotal first down disproved the conspiracy theory. AP Top 25 Takeaways: James Franklin and Penn State still chasing elite; Big 12 race takes a twist 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z This isn’t to say there’s no flawed thinking involved in embracing conspiracy theory — but flawed thinking is itself normal among human beings, including scientists. What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z There’s lots of misleading and false information, and conspiracy theories too. How to spot disinformation on social media 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z The charges deal with federal health regulations, nothing related to online conspiracy theories about China purportedly trying to engineer biological weapons in rural America. Owner of California biolab that fueled bio-weapons rumors charged with mislabeling, lacking permits 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z If the drive to seek out conspiracy theories is motivated by a desire to identify and understand potential threats, then we should expect interest in conspiracy theories to be linked with higher morbid curiosity. Morbid Curiosity Is Linked to Conspiracy Theories 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z After 26 people were killed by a gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, in 2012, Jones made a false conspiracy theory a centerpiece of his programing on his flagship Infowars show. Judge rules Alex Jones can’t use bankruptcy protection to avoid paying Sandy Hook families 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z So the question isn’t whether conspiracy theorists’ thinking is sound, but rather to what extent it isn't, and how it differ from the thinking of people who don’t embrace conspiracy theories. What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z The head of an illegal Fresno County medical testing lab whose underground setup fueled wild conspiracy theories was arrested Thursday, federal prosecutors announced. Head of illicit lab that sparked conspiracy theories arrested, accused of misbranding medical tests 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Powell's acceptance of a plea deal is especially notable considering her strenuous push of baseless conspiracy theories about the election being stolen from Trump despite extensive evidence showing otherwise, according to The Associated Press. Legal experts warn "Trump should be nervous" after guilty plea requires Sidney Powell to testify 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z The first study tested the question: is morbid curiosity linked with higher belief in conspiracy theories? Morbid Curiosity Is Linked to Conspiracy Theories 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Davis, who had been diagnosed with colon cancer the year before, jumped into a cottage industry of books, documentaries and magazine articles exploring conspiracy theories involving the slayings of Shakur and Wallace. The man who chronicled Tupac Shakur's slaying is now accused of orchestrating it 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z This entire approach offers some good news by opening the door to better and more open-minded ways of engaging with conspiracy theories and their followers. What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Morris: Because we live in an era where people are just saturated with conspiracy theories of one form or the other. Q&A: Errol Morris on his John le Carré documentary ‘The Pigeon Tunnel’ 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Anyone pushing conspiracy theories while running for president makes the theories seem normal. RFK Jr. spent years stoking fear and mistrust of vaccines. Here’s who gets hurt by Kennedy’s work 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Using the morbid curiosity scale and the generic conspiracist beliefs scale, we found that the more morbidly curious people were, the higher their general belief in conspiracy theories. Morbid Curiosity Is Linked to Conspiracy Theories 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z When you have millions of people who believe a crazy conspiracy theory like that, all you can do is make sure that they know there are going to be consequences for their actions. Meet the online sleuths who cracked Jan. 6: "People are behind bars today who would not be" 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The conventional view is that conspiracy theories and those who embrace them are aberrational. What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z The refusal to release the shooter’s writings has fueled speculation — particularly in conservative circles — regarding what the they might contain and conspiracy theories about why police won’t release them. Tennessee court to decide if school shooting families can keep police records from public release 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The event in late September was the second in a series she is planning to combat election doubts and conspiracy theories in Wisconsin. Few Republicans have confidence in elections. It’s a long road for one group trying to change that 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z For the second study, we tested if the link between morbid curiosity and interest in conspiracy theories was driven by people’s perception of threats. Morbid Curiosity Is Linked to Conspiracy Theories 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z We're in a circumstance now where you have one party repeating garbage from the internet, conspiracy theories about Jan. 6, and you have another party basically defending the FBI. Meet the online sleuths who cracked Jan. 6: "People are behind bars today who would not be" 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z So the moral problem that flows from the aberrational view is that it reinforces the sense of exclusion that is at the very root of people's autonomic search for alternative answers in conspiracy theories. What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z They describe grappling with an almost faith-like pull of conspiracy theories perpetuated by online misinformation and far-right figures. Few Republicans have confidence in elections. It’s a long road for one group trying to change that 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Social media has been awash with false claims, conspiracy theories and hateful content surrounding what's happening in Israel and Gaza - and questions over whether inauthentic accounts are being used to manipulate the conversation. Who's behind Israel-Gaza disinformation and hate online? 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z For the final study, we investigated whether morbid curiosity makes people more likely to seek out conspiracy theories as explanations for events. Morbid Curiosity Is Linked to Conspiracy Theories 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z But sadly, there are millions of Americans who are lost in conspiracy theories and who aren't gonna be pulled back from the brink. Meet the online sleuths who cracked Jan. 6: "People are behind bars today who would not be" 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z You note that "aha" moments "have properties that can be exploited by conspiracy theories, such as the potential for false but seemingly grounded conclusions." What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z But since then, election conspiracy theories have taken root in the rural, heavily Republican county in northeastern Wisconsin. Few Republicans have confidence in elections. It’s a long road for one group trying to change that 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z With the "No" campaign's popularity building and only a single referendum question to shoot down, conspiracy theories and misinformation spread faster on social media and, ultimately, filtered into the mainstream conversation, Graham added. Australian voters' divisions, indifference doom Indigenous referendum 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z In all three, the domain of morbid curiosity which was most strongly linked to interest in conspiracy theories was “minds of dangerous people.” Morbid Curiosity Is Linked to Conspiracy Theories 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z They were so sucked into these conspiracy theories and were so firm in their beliefs, in spite of all the evidence. Meet the online sleuths who cracked Jan. 6: "People are behind bars today who would not be" 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z How do conspiracy theories and those who spread them exploit this? What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Wilcox said conspiracy theories and the extreme elements of the Christian right have been a part of the Republican Party since at least the 1990s, but no mainstream politician has embraced them as Trump has. At far-right roadshow, Trump is God's 'anointed one,' QAnon is king, and 'everything you believe is right' 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The case has spun off conspiracy theories on social media and Read’s attorney alleged there was a coverup involving local and state police. ‘Turtleboy’ blogger charged with witness intimidation in murder case in Massachusetts 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z But the hostile groups associated with conspiracy theories may have a particularly strong attraction to humans. Morbid Curiosity Is Linked to Conspiracy Theories 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Trump has long had a lot of sway over conspiracy theory nuts, because of his flagrant contempt for the truth. Trump has reason to worry about RFK Jr. 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Our impression is that conspiracy theories tend to shape people's beliefs through shorter epistemic arcs, always requiring some epistemic agency, but the challenges remain low-threshold so the insights are accessible to many. What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Misinformation and conspiracy theories flowed freely at the event. At far-right roadshow, Trump is God's 'anointed one,' QAnon is king, and 'everything you believe is right' 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z A majority of Republicans and Trump followers believe in the white supremacist antisemitic conspiracy theory that “white people” are going to be replaced in their “own country” by non-whites. What's behind Trump's "blood purity program" 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Although curiosity can be useful, sensitivity to explanations of threats, for example conspiracy theories, can lead people to assume others have dangerous motives when there are none. Morbid Curiosity Is Linked to Conspiracy Theories 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Their conspiracy theories offer them a way to feel special like they are privy to insider knowledge that the "sheeple" are too stupid or ignorant to understand. Trump has reason to worry about RFK Jr. 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z In a correlational study, we recruit people who are high or low in conspiracy beliefs and look at whether conspiracy believers tend to have stronger "aha" experiences, even with materials not linked to conspiracy theories. What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z For a decade-plus, Twitter implemented checks on the usual screaming matches, conspiracy theories and general madness of a massive social media platform to limit the trade in falsehoods. Commentary: Elon Musk bought Twitter just to break it. With a new war, we're paying the price 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The title character is an 11-year-old named for the city in New Mexico where mysterious debris found in 1947 led to conspiracy theories about alien life, which the boy himself will learn about first-hand. Chris Colfer’s new book series for young people will launch in 2024 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Morbid curiosity is not inherently bad, but an increased interest in learning about the dangers presented in conspiracy theories can reinforce beliefs that the world is a dangerous place. Morbid Curiosity Is Linked to Conspiracy Theories 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z They are both small men who want to be big, and conspiracy theories help soothe their easily injured egos. Trump has reason to worry about RFK Jr. 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z How does your account connect with the broader observation that conspiracy theories tend to be embraced by people who feel socially excluded? What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Opposition supporters reject this as a conspiracy theory. Final showdown: Polish leaders in one last election battle 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z On paper, Kennedy may be most likely to draw support from Trump’s coalition given his embrace of anti-vaccine conspiracy theories and positive attention from far-right media. How third-party and independent candidates could threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z This can create a feedback loop which only increases anxiety, driving people further down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories. Morbid Curiosity Is Linked to Conspiracy Theories 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Instead, his head grew so big that he decided he can get what he wants out of this, without having to play second fiddle in the conspiracy theory wars to Trump. Trump has reason to worry about RFK Jr. 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z So we make a distinction when it comes to the peddlers of conspiracy theories in media or politics. What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Mr Kennedy, Ms Smith says, "trades in conspiracy theories and that's what's going to attract some people" - even though Mr Trump has himself spread falsehoods about widespread election fraud. Who will actually vote for Robert F Kennedy Jr as an independent candidate? 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z Among the many conspiracy theories that have fueled that belief on the right are those surrounding ballot drop boxes. Drop boxes have become key to election conspiracy theories. Two Democrats just fueled those claims 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Across these three studies, morbidly curious people were more likely to have general conspiracist beliefs, perceive conspiracy theories to be more threatening, and display a stronger interest in learning more about conspiratorial explanations. Morbid Curiosity Is Linked to Conspiracy Theories 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z So Kennedy, whose main motivation has obviously always been getting attention and pushing his various conspiracy theories, is switching tactics: Dropping out of the primary to run as an independent. Trump has reason to worry about RFK Jr. 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z As a psychologist, my focus is on the formation rather than the instrumentalization of conspiracy theories. What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Libs of TikTok has been a significant driver in fueling the baseless “grooming” conspiracy theory, co-opted by some right-wing politicians and pundits. "Real-world harm": Schools targeted by Libs of TikTok evacuated after reported bomb threats 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Yet the conspiracy theories and efforts to get rid of them persist. Drop boxes have become key to election conspiracy theories. Two Democrats just fueled those claims 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z As soon as Jon Knight applied for a seat on the Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District board, the conspiracy theories started flying. 'Flying syringes' and conspiracies: The far-right battle for a mosquito control board 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z But the actual Biden campaign seems unworried about losing votes, especially once people learn about Kennedy's history of lying, anti-semitic conspiracy theories, and getting people killed through disinformation campaigns. Trump has reason to worry about RFK Jr. 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Look at how dynamic conspiracy theories actually are. What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z “So we know that there is a really significant overlap between folks sharing these conspiracy theories online, and then folks getting targeted as a result of the spread of that rhetoric,” she added. "Real-world harm": Schools targeted by Libs of TikTok evacuated after reported bomb threats 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z In the end, Trump tried to pivot to more familiar bait for his small-dollar suckers, er, donors: anti-semitic conspiracy theories. "The Donald Trump show is over": Trump tried to make his trial a campaign spectacle. He failed 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z “The fact that he’s been swayed by these conspiracy theories, evidently for years, doesn’t give me much hope for what’s going to happen with this board,” she said. 'Flying syringes' and conspiracies: The far-right battle for a mosquito control board 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the GOP has increasingly branded itself as a conspiracy theory party, and not just because of Trump. Trump has reason to worry about RFK Jr. 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z "It's possible to see conspiracy theory as a 'pirate science' that's stuck in the puzzle-solving phase, with its own conferences, its own publications, its own channels for evidence evaluation." What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Wolfe has been the subject of conspiracy theories and threats from election skeptics who falsely claim she was part of a plan to rig the 2020 vote in Wisconsin. Republican leader of Wisconsin Assembly says he won’t move to impeach state’s top elections official 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z "The level of lies and conspiracy theories circulating is not like anything I've seen in 20 years of closely following Australian political life." Voice referendum: Indigenous rights vote is a reckoning for Australia 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The lawsuit also claims Mr. Brody was the victim of doxing, a practice where a user’s personal information is leaked online, after Mr. Musk amplified the conspiracy theories. Elon Musk sued for X posts that led to ‘threats’ 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z But that's because a lot of people aren't tuned in yet, and don't have any clue that Kennedy's penchant for conspiracy theories has turned him into GOP fellow traveler. Trump has reason to worry about RFK Jr. 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Also, given that the label of "conspiracy theory" is sometimes used by politicians to dismiss legitimate concerns, as scientists we should avoid getting drawn into this. What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Mr Harper did not respond to the BBC's requests to clarify his comments, which appear to echo conspiracy theories about sinister plots linked to the concept of "15-minute cities". How 15-minute cities got caught in conspiracy theories 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z In “Going Infinite,” Lewis advances the conspiracy theory he offered Faux about the hostility of the financial establishment. Column: In Michael Lewis, Sam Bankman-Fried found his last and most willing victim 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z We see it in the insane fetish for guns, the uncontrolled spread of conspiracy theories, the growing authoritarian impulse. Joe Biden goes for the jugular: Attacking MAGA insanity could be the winning message for 2024 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z But the spread of unverified “fake news” and conspiracy theories is shown to have corrosive effects on democracy. It’s Time to Hear from Social Scientists about UFOs 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Research has shown that conspiracy theories become more than a small minority view in dysfunctional societies with higher corruption. What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Online conspiracy theories have blossomed around the topic - many claim the schemes are designed to control the population and trap them in their homes. How 15-minute cities got caught in conspiracy theories 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Another father, Khan Muhammad, of Benaras Town near Karachi, is among those who believe in the false conspiracy theories. Pakistan officials consider a new way to boost polio vaccination: prison 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z But the way Shapiro enacted automatic registration — without hearings, legislation or a public education process — didn’t help promote the kind of transparency that could dispel conspiracy theories, he said. Pennsylvania governor’s voter registration change draws Trump’s ire in echo of 2020 election clashes 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z I suppose he means that Kennedy actually believes his wild accusations and reckless conspiracy theories, unlike other well-known political figures we could name. Leftists, save yourselves! It's a bad moment for nihilistic self-indulgence 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z Note that modern conspiracy theories often center on new technologies such as 5G or microchips or vaccines. What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Telegram channels devoted to spreading conspiracy theories around Covid-19 or the war in Ukraine have frequently spread false claims around the concept, linking it to all-encompassing conspiracy theories like the "Great Reset". How 15-minute cities got caught in conspiracy theories 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Some “fringe elements” believe in a false conspiracy theory - that the vaccines are part of a plot by Western outsiders to sterilize people, Bibi acknowledged. Pakistan officials consider a new way to boost polio vaccination: prison 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Daniels was forced to spend many hours in public meetings with "angry" individuals who made baseless allegations drawn from internet conspiracy theories. GOP waging a "coordinated national effort to undermine American elections," says leading official 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z These baseless conspiracy theories claim — without evidence — that the vaccines contain various materials, such as graphene oxide or other nanoparticles, that can interact with wireless communications technology and allow governments to control and monitor people. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z A 2014 study by Eric Oliver and Thomas Wood of the University of Chicago found that “half of the American public consistently endorses at least one conspiracy theory.” What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z White House spokesman Ian Sams said House Republicans were prioritizing “conspiracy theories” over keeping the government open. Republican US House to hold first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z So they trot out Jonathan Turley again, the law professor and paid Fox News contributor whose contributions are conspiracy theory and revisionist history. James Comer brings the MAGA circus to town: What the House GOP witness list says about impeachment 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Daniels decided not to seek re-election in 2022, but he says the conspiracy theories and threats against election workers have continued. GOP waging a "coordinated national effort to undermine American elections," says leading official 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z “We’ve been working with local and federal partners to monitor and respond to inaccuracies that could morph into conspiracy theories on election-related topics,” Mr. Simon said. Senators scrutinizing AI tools for posing new threat of misinformation in 2024 elections 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z He was referring to the conspiracy theory about World Trade Center Building 7, an office building that collapsed after it caught fire from debris from the other buildings. RFK Jr. backs conspiracy theory about September 11 terror attacks 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z In a crowded field, the way to stand out is to outdo other right-wing outlets with racist vitriol, wild conspiracy theories, and violent rhetoric. What happens to right-wing media after Rupert Murdoch: MAGA media is more deranged than Fox News 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The majority of the hate speech events mentioned conspiracy theories and calls for violence and socio-economic boycotts against Muslims. Anti-Muslim hate speech in India concentrated around elections, report finds 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z The site has been criticized for allowing— and at times promoting — disinformation and conspiracy theories. UK police open sexual offenses investigation after allegations about Russell Brand 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Yet as Rumble’s influence has grown, the platform continues to be overwhelmed by content that denies the results of the 2020 election, pushes bigoted views about race and gender, and encourages harmful conspiracy theories. RNC’s livestreaming partner for the GOP debate is a haven for disinformation and extremism 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z This isn’t the first time that Mr. Kennedy has espoused conspiracy theories. RFK Jr. backs conspiracy theory about September 11 terror attacks 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Believe it or not, this quotable taunt was from Mamet’s more temperate days, before right-wing conspiracy theories and unhinged demagoguery set in. Commentary: Critics weren't invited to David Mamet's new play. Then the show's star, Shia LaBeouf, sent a personal invite 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said Mealer “spread conspiracy theories in an attempt to overturn the will of the voters. It’s time for the other losing Republican candidates to drop their lawsuits as well.” GOP candidate challenging election loss in race to lead Texas’ most populous county drops lawsuit 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Brand has largely disappeared from mainstream media but has built up a large following online with videos mixing wellness and conspiracy theories. UK police open sexual offenses investigation after allegations about Russell Brand 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Beyond election fraud claims and conspiracy theories, Rumble also has come under fire for being slow to respond to hate speech and calls for violence. RNC’s livestreaming partner for the GOP debate is a haven for disinformation and extremism 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Fox executives in 2021 decided to more forcefully rebut Trump's false claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him through voter fraud, a conspiracy theory that fueled the Capitol Hill riot. Rupert Murdoch exit may give Trump a Fox News 'reset,' Republican strategists say 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z After O’Reilly was taken down by numerous sexual misconduct lawsuits, disciples like Tucker Carlson carried the torch, doubling down on the us-versus-them stance and peddling conspiracy theories and lies to make the show even juicier. Commentary: Outrage fueled the ascension of Murdoch's TV empire — a boon for entertainment but not news 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The 23-page impeachment resolution reiterates conspiracy theories about the 2020 election and faults Wolfe for election administration decisions that were made by elections commissioners. Wisconsin Republicans propose impeaching top elections official after disputed vote to fire her 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z "He stopped short of actively endorsing conspiracy theories on a number of occasions," she says. Russell Brand: How the comedian built his YouTube audience on half-truths 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z “Some of the stuff we’re seeing still, frankly, is tin foil hat-wearing, bonkers, mad, conspiracy theories about us using Dominion voting machines — … we don’t use voting machines — erasing of ballots, that’s a cracker,” Rogers said. Record number of Australians enroll to vote in referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z "Their coverage continues to peddle in misinformation and conspiracy theories," Finney said. Rupert Murdoch exit may give Trump a Fox News 'reset,' Republican strategists say 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z After the riot, Epps became the focus of a conspiracy theory - echoed by right-wing news outlets - that he was a secret government agent who incited the Capitol attack. Ray Epps, Trump supporter targeted by Jan. 6 conspiracy theory, pleads guilty to Capitol riot charge 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z After the riot, he became the focus of a conspiracy theory — echoed by right-wing news outlets — that he was a secret government agent who incited the Capitol attack. Ray Epps, Trump supporter targeted by Jan. 6 conspiracy theory, pleads guilty to Capitol riot charge 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Its head of investigations, Joe Ondrak, suggests Brand stops short of delivering a conspiracy theory himself, but gives audiences "the ingredients to make the disinformation themselves". Russell Brand: How the comedian built his YouTube audience on half-truths 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z I have no doubt that you will hear a deluge of conspiracy theories and baseless accusations,” Nadler said. Atty. Gen. Merrick Garland testifies before contentious House Judiciary panel 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Trump lied, bragged about his crimes, acted like a political strongman and a bully, and wallowed in conspiracy theories. "Meet the Press" deserves the backlash 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z He added that the publication of foreign media reports raising "doubts about Russia's involvement in the attack... entails the growth of conspiracy theories" and would require examination by the investigative authorities. Evidence suggests errant Ukrainian missile hit busy market - New York Times 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z But there is also an undercurrent of conspiracy theory and, relatedly, antigovernment sentiment brewing around the issue. UFO Research Is Only Harmed by Antigovernment Rhetoric 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z A cursory glance at Brand's YouTube channel could suggest someone with a deep belief in conspiracy theories. Russell Brand: How the comedian built his YouTube audience on half-truths 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The stigma stems from decades of conspiracy theories tied to UFOs. NASA report finds no evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z In recent years Brand has largely disappeared from mainstream media but has built up a large following online with videos mixing wellness and conspiracy theories. UK police urged to investigate sex assault allegations against comedian Russell Brand 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Over the years, he developed a cult following for his views on politics and society, and more recently has dabbled in the world of conspiracy theories in videos posted on YouTube and Rumble. Who is Russell Brand, the comedian and actor accused of rape and sexual assault? 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Some of the content being promoted includes long-discredited conspiracy theories linking Jewish people to the 9/11 attacks. "Bolder and more aggressive": Elon Musk's X placing major brand names next to antisemitic content 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Ms. Winfrey also described her critics as having “terrorized and vilified” her through their “attacks, lies and conspiracy theories.” Oprah Winfrey says online backlash against her call for Maui donations makes her ‘sad’ at ‘vitriol’ 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Transparency is important because UFOs have long been associated with conspiracy theories and government cover-ups. NASA report finds no evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Our lives, even our most intimate ones, Hill suggests, are susceptible to a series of false narratives, propped up by conspiracy theories, placebo effects and self-delusion. Did Gen X sell out? In Nathan Hill's stealthy new satire, it's way worse than that 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Brand grew his following on YouTube as he discussed conspiracy theories surrounding the disease. Who is Russell Brand, the comedian and actor accused of rape and sexual assault? 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z He has a history of promoting conspiracy theories and produced two films, "Watch the Water" and "Died Suddenly," that claim to uncover sinister conspiracies involving the novel coronavirus and alleged "bioweapon" vaccines. "Bolder and more aggressive": Elon Musk's X placing major brand names next to antisemitic content 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Yet the claim was swiftly taken up by the far right and anti-vax communities because it fed their conspiracy theories so well. Column: Does Ron DeSantis even believe his dangerous B.S. about COVID vaccines? 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The district attorney’s office “maliciously and recklessly relied on and knowingly aligned themselves with the Election Deniers and their further discredited and utterly false conspiracy theories,” according to the suit. L.A. County D.A. sued over prosecution allegedly sparked by election conspiracy theories 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Hill’s distinction is a stronger sense of humor, as well as a willingness to go to ground on a host of subjects, from child psychology to conspiracy theories. Did Gen X sell out? In Nathan Hill's stealthy new satire, it's way worse than that 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Today, though, this conspiracy theory is mostly relegated to the waste bin; you hardly hear about it anymore. Moon Landing Denial Fired an Early Antiscience Conspiracy Theory Shot 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Nonpartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe has been the subject of conspiracy theories and threats from election skeptics who falsely claim she was part of a plan to rig the 2020 vote in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Senate to vote on firing state’s nonpartisan top elections official 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z In the past three years, she has continued posting conspiracy theories about the government online. Idaho woman convicted in Jan. 6 riot will be in prison for next presidential election 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Many of those claims were pushed by True the Vote, a Texas-based group that traffics in conspiracy theories denying the legitimacy of the 2020 election. L.A. County D.A. sued over prosecution allegedly sparked by election conspiracy theories 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Dominion had argued that the news outlet owned by Fox Corp. damaged Dominion’s reputation by peddling phony conspiracy theories that claimed its equipment switched votes from Trump to Democrat Joe Biden. NYC pension funds, state of Oregon sue Fox over 2020 election coverage 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Even at the time, when I gave my talks mocking the show and the conspiracy theory, I was careful to note that this type of antiscience thinking is dangerous. Moon Landing Denial Fired an Early Antiscience Conspiracy Theory Shot 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z For years, he avoided reading about the assassination or the conspiracy theories it sparked - until he decided he was ready to tell his story to the world. Ex-Secret Service agent reveals new JFK assassination detail 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z After Jan. 6, Shroyer used his show to promote conspiracy theories about the riot, trying to shift the blame to left-wing “antifa” activists and even the FBI, prosecutors said. Infowars host Owen Shroyer gets 2 months behind bars in Capitol riot case 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Isaacson acknowledges he is “not a big fan” of Musk’s Twitter purchase: “Enabling extremists to blather on conspiracy theories on Twitter turns me off.” Manic moods and 3 a.m. texts: How Walter Isaacson navigated Elon Musk and his demons 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z It's a "collision" of the Jewish cabal conspiracy theories and the "great replacement theory," which claims that liberal elites are deliberately trying to replace white Americans to further a political agenda. Elon Musk's threats against Anti-Defamation League may backfire 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Trump and his allies have been pushing county officials across the country to embrace hand counts amid conspiracy theories surrounding voting equipment, particularly those manufactured by Dominion Voting Systems. California lawmakers vote to limit when local election officials can count ballots by hand 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The idea that the true facts of the case differ from the official version is modern America's original conspiracy theory, and according to some historians, the killing instigated the nation's decaying trust in its government. Ex-Secret Service agent reveals new JFK assassination detail 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z “This policy was hand-picked to stoke fears and outrage and play into conspiracy theories to attract the circus that we have here.” Orange Unified board approves parent notification when a student identifies as transgender 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z She regurgitated some of Trump's most contentious false voter fraud claims and eventually deleted a tweet spreading an unfounded conspiracy theory that Dominion Voting Systems had altered votes during the 2020 election. Audio: 2020 Michigian fake elector brags about GOP plot on tape 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z His campaign spokesman Steven Cheung in a statement called the suit an "absurd conspiracy theory and political attack" on Trump, and claimed its filers "are stretching the law beyond recognition." Republicans sue to keep Trump off 2024 ballot in a key battleground state 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z County supervisors said there was a loss of public confidence in the machines from Dominion Voting Systems, a company at the center of discredited conspiracy theories since the 2020 presidential election. California lawmakers vote to limit when local election officials can count ballots by hand 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z In discussing "therapeutic" culture, where we're too "coddled" to face the "real world," Brooks never mentions Trump voters, in their own therapeutic bubble of lies, obfuscations and conspiracy theory. Can't we all get along? Actually, no — not when the other side behaves like that 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z Quite evidently, though, many people do prefer the conspiracy theory, which is why, just when things should be getting better - they are getting worse. Macron looks on as France's Africa policy crumbles 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z His remarks were widely condemned and, in summing up, the coroner said that "the conspiracy theory advanced by Mohamed Fayed has been minutely examined and shown to be without any substance". Obituary: Mohamed Al Fayed 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z They feed on rank conspiracy theories and fetid fantasies about race, religion and history. Hate breeds more hate | Horsey cartoon 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Not too long ago, a conspiracy theory hit social media when a person tweeted that she remembered the sun being yellow when she was younger but that it was now white. What Color Is the Sun? 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Many conservatives are coddled in a comfy blankie of lies, obfuscations and conspiracy theory. Can't we all get along? Actually, no — not when the other side behaves like that 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z Some point to former President Donald Trump and his allies repeatedly and falsely claiming the 2020 election was stolen and spreading conspiracy theories about election workers. ‘We’ll … kill you:’ Election workers get threats, warnings they’ll be lynched, US government says 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Still bitter over the death of his son, Al Fayed bankrolled a 2011 documentary entitled Unlawful Killing, which reiterated his conspiracy theories about the Paris crash. Obituary: Mohamed Al Fayed 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Suddenly, the public confuses you readily with another public intellectual, one whose books were once respected before her ideas and methods took a turn into conspiracy theories. 10 books to add to your reading list in September 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Investigators said he posted online about an antisemitic conspiracy theory that Jews were behind a “meticulously planned genocide of the European race.” These deadly racist attacks should be impossible, but they're becoming more common 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Yet she has emerged as a prominent figure among those who promote conspiracy theories about rigged voting machines. Voters in one Iowa county reject GOP-appointed auditor who posted about 2020 election doubts 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z But for many, that’s no longer true, said Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, a Democrat who has pushed back against conspiracy theories surrounding elections. ‘We’ll … kill you:’ Election workers get threats, warnings they’ll be lynched, US government says 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z But conspiracy theories abound in Pakistan - a country where no elected prime minister has completed their term. Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's jail custody extended till Sept. 13 - lawyer 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z The two furthered the Big Lie about the 2020 election and continued spreading the conspiracy theory that Trump is being persecuted by a "deep state" conspiracy led by the "evil" Democrats and President Joe Biden. Don't look away: It's a mistake to ignore Donald Trump's interview with Tucker Carlson 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z "She is the chief elections officer, she offers a face to the conspiracy theories." "Hostile takeover": Wisconsin conservative justice accuses elected liberal majority of a "coup" 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z He said he didn’t want somebody who denies an election or relays conspiracy theories “anywhere near my government.” Voters in one Iowa county reject GOP-appointed auditor who posted about 2020 election doubts 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Khan told radio station LBC last week that opposition had been “weaponized” by “people who believed in conspiracy theories.” London’s plan to charge drivers of polluting cars sparks protests and stirs political passions 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z On a forum that has served as a hub for "Q," the central figure of the QAnon conspiracy theory, a user shared the names of the jurors alongside their addresses. "Hit list": Trump grand jurors face violent threats after names and addresses shared on QAnon forums 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z Steeped in conspiracy theories and fond memories for the January 6 insurrection, the discussion normalized violence as a response to political disappointment. Don't look away: It's a mistake to ignore Donald Trump's interview with Tucker Carlson 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z He used Twitter and other social media platforms to claim his defeat in the 2020 election was due to widespread voter fraud and to share other conspiracy theories. Trump returns to X, formerly Twitter, with mug shot and appeal for donations 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Sure enough, during the Maui fires, X quickly became filled with conspiracy theories about the disaster’s cause. Column: Scientists used to love Twitter. Thanks to Elon Musk, they're giving up on it 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z For one thing, there are his conspiracy theories, from declaring that "the climate change agenda is a hoax" during the debate to his unsubtle hinting at 9/11 myths on the campaign trail. Vivek Ramaswamy's 15 minutes are here, showing yet again all the GOP base wants is trolling 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, on another platform where the QAnon conspiracy theory originated, a user appeared to make a veiled threat about following these individuals to their residences and photographic their faces, Media Matters found. "Hit list": Trump grand jurors face violent threats after names and addresses shared on QAnon forums 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z Everyone else was even worse, competing with each other to float ridiculous conspiracy theories accusing the Justice Department of targeting conservatives for political beliefs. Why do Republicans even bother with this whole farce? 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Carlson tried to engage Trump in conspiracy theories about disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and then asked Trump if his political opponents might threaten his life, which Trump didn’t dismiss. Trump attacks rivals in online interview with Tucker Carlson while skipping presidential debate 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Campbell’s death sparked a frenzy of false claims on social media, as users shared conspiracy theories and baseless speculation about what happened. Drowning death of former President Obama’s personal chef on Martha’s Vineyard ruled an accident 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Everything out of his mouth, from 9/11 conspiracy theories to Trump pardon talk, must be understood as bait. Vivek Ramaswamy's 15 minutes are here, showing yet again all the GOP base wants is trolling 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Smartmatic did not say in its lawsuit how much money it was seeking in damages from Newsmax, but said election conspiracy theories have erased $2 billion in value from the company. Judge rejects Newsmax bid to narrow Smartmatic lawsuit over 2020 US election 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Needless to say, there's no such thing as "policy discourse" in a world built entirely around conspiracy theories. Why do Republicans even bother with this whole farce? 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z She said she learned about the conspiracy theory through a YouTube channel. What happened when a 'hurriquake' struck Ojai? Little damage, plenty of weird vibes 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Some election officials also see the potential to help suppress conspiracy theories and misinformation about voting machine malfunctions that can fester on Election Day and in the days after when votes are being counted. Pennsylvania agrees to start publicly reporting problems with voting machines 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z He ran as a Republican for attorney general in 2012 and spread false conspiracy theories that then-President Barack Obama was a secret Muslim who planned to impose an Islamic caliphate on the United States. Attorney for 2020 gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp suspended for ‘frivolous’ vote-fraud claims 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Secrecy can leave room for conspiracy theories to develop. What's most likely going on in Area 51? A national security historian explains why it isn't aliens 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z He changes what he claims to "believe" every 5 minutes, pushes outrageous conspiracy theories, and, to underscore how cynical and shameless he is, hypes Christian nationalism despite being Hindu. Why do Republicans even bother with this whole farce? 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Kocher worries that surreal images such as the one of the Lahaina house can lend themselves to conspiracy theories if people don’t understand the science behind how fires spread. The real story behind that photo of a weirdly unscathed house in the rubble of Lahaina 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z It's yet another example of how the conspiracy theories about what happened in the last presidential election still hold a powerful grip over many in the country, Mr Norden said. Abused and stalked, US election workers are bracing for 2024 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Ms. Kutti showed up at the home of a rank-and-file Fulton County election worker, Ruby Freeman, in January 2021, after conspiracy theories about Ms. Freeman improperly handling votes had spread online. How did a publicist tied to Kanye West get caught up in the Georgia investigation? 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The 68 years of government secrecy has helped to amplify suspicions, speculation and conspiracy theories. What's most likely going on in Area 51? A national security historian explains why it isn't aliens 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z After the 2020 election, Trump and Powell pushed various conspiracy theories about voting machines, specifically related to the Dominion Voting Systems equipment used in Georgia. Georgia election indictment highlights wider attempts to illegally access voting equipment 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z “I think conspiracy theories can flourish when we don’t understand how things happen,” Kocher said. The real story behind that photo of a weirdly unscathed house in the rubble of Lahaina 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Trump's lawyers would need to tread lightly if they refer to his conspiracy theories to make their case, legal experts said, because making false claims in court can have serious consequences. Analysis: Georgia criminal charges: Trump's chances and challenges 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z He notes the false "directed energy weapon" rumours before going on to speculate that there might be something to them because news outlets have called the rumours "conspiracy theories". Hawaii wildfires: 'Directed energy weapon' and other false claims go viral 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z These conspiracy theories include crashed alien spaceships, space aliens being experimented on, and even space aliens working at Area 51. What's most likely going on in Area 51? A national security historian explains why it isn't aliens 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Prosecutors also said the defendants harassed an election worker who became the focus of conspiracy theories. Trump, advisers charged in Georgia for 2020 election overthrow scheme 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The minute they started labeling it with conspiracy theories, it discredits the purity of the work. 'I'm not going to make $1': 'Sound of Freedom' director breaks his silence 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z The people who had burrowed deep into QAnon conspiracy theories, he said, were basement-dwelling "morons" who couldn't have any effect on the real world and certainly not on national politics. QAnon's weirdest obsession: Why does the radical far right fear the Masons? 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z "I'll certainly answer whatever questions are put in front of me," said Duncan, a Republican who has criticized Trump's false conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. Trump election investigation in Georgia headed to grand jury next week 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z But what's more concerning is the "normalization" of anti-semitism, conspiracy theories and extremism on mainstream platforms that claim to prioritize public safety, she added, which creates an "extra dangerous situation." Experts: Elon Musk offers "economic incentive" to spew "most shocking and hateful" rhetoric on X 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z The White House has dismissed those allegations as "insane conspiracy theories" and has said that Biden did not participate in his son's business affairs. Hunter Biden likely to face trial as US special counsel named 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z These same conspiracy theories do not exist in Mexico, Argentina, France, Italy. 'I'm not going to make $1': 'Sound of Freedom' director breaks his silence 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Yet social media users are twisting the facts to suggest that DeSantis is being financially supported by Dominion, a company that was at the center of false claims and conspiracy theories surrounding the 2020 election. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z "Love jihad" refers to a conspiracy theory which claims that Muslim men are wooing Hindu women to convert them to Islam. Staged videos fuel religious hate and misogyny in India 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Lucre, who has pushed Pizzagate and QAnon conspiracy theories, shared a screenshot showing that he had earned about $2,400 from the platform. Experts: Elon Musk offers "economic incentive" to spew "most shocking and hateful" rhetoric on X 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z In Oklahoma, the Republican Superintendent for Public Instruction, Ryan Walters, has made it a habit of publicly targeting individual teachers with conspiracy theories. Don't be fooled: Despite their protestations, Republicans are harassing teachers out of their jobs 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Nonetheless, it was just the beginning of a case that this summer fueled fears, rumors and conspiracy theories online about China purportedly trying to engineer biological weapons in rural America. An illicit, Chinese-owned lab fueled conspiracy theories. But officials say it posed no danger 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z For example, some conspiracy theories claim that the Covid-19 pandemic is a hoax or a plot by a secret cabal to control the world population. The 4 Stages of Conspiracy Theory Escalation on Social Media 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Ms. Longwell says these forces have crated a “Republican triangle of doom,” with the party’s voter base, politicians and partisan media creating a feedback loop of complaints and conspiracy theories. Mimicking Trump, G.O.P. Contenders Feed Voter Distrust in Institutions 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z His speeches assume his audience is steeped in false conspiracy theories, including that local sheriffs have more power than the state or federal government, a key component of his plan to stop counting ballots electronically. The 'Johnny Appleseed of election fraud' wants to upend voting in America. Why he's focused on California 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Where conspiracy theories exist, antisemitism is likely to be close by. Antisemitism infects Donald Trump, Holocaust experts explain 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z A grieving mother and her lawyer have been targeted by an extreme campaign of abuse after suing a conspiracy theory newspaper which falsely claimed her son died from a Covid vaccine. The Irish Light: Woman abused by paper which falsely said vaccine killed her son 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Taken to the extreme, conspiracy theories can even motivate some individuals or groups to engage in violence. The 4 Stages of Conspiracy Theory Escalation on Social Media 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Unlike their conservative competitors, they cannot rely on juicy conspiracy theories or manufactured narratives from the GOP — like the stolen-election one that started all this trouble in the first place — to make a story pop. The way TV news covers Trump's legal problems could make or break democracy 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z “Voters do not want conservative culture warriors imposing their extreme conspiracy theories, fear mongering and bigotry on American businesses,” she said. Cracks emerge among GOP support for combatting ESG investing 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Some are willing to set aside his more extreme views — including his vaccine skepticism and his conspiracy theories about anti-depressants and “Deep State” corruption — because they admire what they see as his integrity. R.F.K.-Aligned Super PAC Draws Heavily From a Republican Megadonor 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Democrats attempted to stop Mr. Kennedy’s testimony because they said he pushed conspiracy theories. Republican megadonor boosting RFK Jr.’s run 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Far from harmless chatter, these two examples show misinformation and conspiracy theories can pose serious threats to individual and collective safety, social cohesion and even democratic stability. The 4 Stages of Conspiracy Theory Escalation on Social Media 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z But a zoo in Hangzhou, China, decided that the best way to clear up a conspiracy theory about one of its bears was to release a statement in the bear’s voice. Chinese Zoo Denies, in Voice of a Bear, That Sun Bear Is a Person in a Suit 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z “He’s trading in on Camelot, celebrity, conspiracy theories and conflict for personal gain and fame,” Jack Schlossberg, President Kennedy’s grandson, said of his cousin in an Instagram video earlier this month. RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaccine. His record shows the opposite. It’s one of many inconsistencies 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z “When you think of the typical consumer of a conspiracy theory, you think of someone who’s older, maybe from a rural area, maybe a white man,” she said. Election disinformation campaigns targeted voters of color in 2020. Experts expect 2024 to be worse 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z This country’s history of slavery will eventually be classified as a “conspiracy theory” by those who restrict our schools from teaching factual history. American history: A long legacy of erasure 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z It is also important to address the underlying social issues that can contribute to the spread of conspiracy theories. The 4 Stages of Conspiracy Theory Escalation on Social Media 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z This has resulted in a range of negative impacts from people feeling alienated from traditional spaces of information-seeking like the local library, to verbal and physical attacks by community members emboldened by conspiracy theories. Local information providers can cultivate curiosity to build community trust | Opinion 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Mr. DeSantis also received blowback this week from fellow Republicans for remarks he made about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democrat who supports abortion rights and who has spread conspiracy theories about vaccines. A Reeling DeSantis Takes a Swing at Scott, Now a Top Rival 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z The two women are suing Giuliani for a ridiculous conspiracy theory he and Trump spread, claiming a video showing the two women sharing candy was actually evidence they were somehow stealing votes for Biden. "These people are admitting they lied to you": New documents undermine Trump's January 6 defense 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Fringe conspiracy theories and viral misinformation campaigns about the concert ran rampant after the festival and claimed that Scott — who founded and performed at the music festival — orchestrated it as a massive satanic ritual. Travis Scott's 'Utopia' show at Egypt's pyramids is deserted after 'complex production issues' 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Addressing social exclusion and promoting community values may also help combat the spread of conspiracy theories. The 4 Stages of Conspiracy Theory Escalation on Social Media 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Those caught in its crosshairs told the BBC of the additional distress that being trolled with conspiracy theories causes. Elon Musk tweet boosts vaccine conspiracies targeting LeBron James' son 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Three committees in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives are investigating unproven allegations of financial misconduct by Biden, his son Hunter Biden and other family members, which the White House has dismissed as "insane conspiracy theories." Top US Republican McCarthy ponders Biden impeachment probe 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Previewing the claims they'd make after his 2023 impeachment, Empower Texans insinuated conspiracy theories that framed Paxton as the victim of a witch hunt orchestrated by House Republicans and left-wing activists. Ken Paxton’s far-right billionaire backers are fighting hard to save him 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z But weeks later, he told a much different story, convincing his supporters of voter-fraud conspiracy theories he later relied on to cast doubt on the validity of the 2020 election results. "Trump knew better": Experts say key White House meeting could doom Trump's January 6 defense 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z In our recent study, we set out to understand exactly why and how conspiracy theories persist and persevere over time on social media. The 4 Stages of Conspiracy Theory Escalation on Social Media 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Smith previously subpoenaed the documents, which are related to Kerik's work as former President Donald Trump's on-the-ground investigator looking at widely discredited conspiracy theories about voter fraud, according to the report. Experts: Smith just got potentially "highly incriminating" evidence — but it could delay indictment 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas was yelling about maps and China, airing a convoluted conspiracy theory that's not worth trying to figure out. The Barbie backlash isn't just cynical: The right is abusing its own supporters 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Besides voicing support for Chinese colleagues, it said: “We stand together to strongly condemn conspiracy theories suggesting that Covid-19 does not have a natural origin.” The Ongoing Mystery of Covid’s Origin 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The refusal to release the writings has fueled speculation — particularly in conservative circles — regarding what the they might contain and conspiracy theories about why police won’t release them. Nashville school shooter’s writings reignite debate over releasing material written by mass killers 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z We found that social media can help breed a shared identity toward conspiracy theory radicalization by acting as an echo chamber for such beliefs. The 4 Stages of Conspiracy Theory Escalation on Social Media 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z There are conspiracy theories that the carmakers are part of a vast left-wing conspiracy to kill talk radio, one of the mainstays of the spectrum. Climate change is threatening the future of AM radio in the automobile | Tom Philp 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Like the Kennedy program, the UAP investigation has support from lawmakers who are suspicious about a government cover-up and skeptics who think that more information will help dispel conspiracy theories. Congress is getting serious about UFOs. Just don't call them that 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z That expression of confidence, so soon, would prove to be counterproductive, and the phrase “conspiracy theories” landed like bacon grease thrown into a campfire, causing skeptics to flare and sizzle. The Ongoing Mystery of Covid’s Origin 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The conspiracy theories that sprang up during the pandemic about vaccines and masks, along with a sense of mistrust in public health and science in general, were not entirely new. DeSantis hoped to outflank Trump in anti-vax insanity: Here's why it's not working 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Online networks also enable individuals to replicate conspiracy theories easily by simply sharing or copy/pasting related content. The 4 Stages of Conspiracy Theory Escalation on Social Media 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z It's about a lot more than Camelot and conspiracy theories. "I have something to say": JFK’s grandson rips RFK Jr. in rare public statement 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z In the weeks after the 2020 election, Mr. Giuliani peddled false conspiracy theories in hearings before state lawmakers about secret suitcases of Democratic ballots and corrupted voting machines. For Trump and Allies, Outcome of Georgia Election Inquiry Nears 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Mr. Brand, who has tilted to the right and peddled conspiracy theories about Covid vaccines, gushed about Mr. DeSantis’s response to the pandemic and his political acumen. Ron DeSantis Tells Russell Brand That Jan. 6 ‘Was Not an Insurrection’ 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s perverse Democratic primary campaign is based almost entirely on the same anti-science, anti-government conspiracy theories that are being pushed by Republicans. DeSantis hoped to outflank Trump in anti-vax insanity: Here's why it's not working 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Part of it is so many people are watching so many YouTube videos and going so crazy with conspiracy theories. Jake Johnson is back in leisure suits and pinkie rings for 'Minx': 'That is where I find Doug' 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Instead, he's trading in on Camelot, celebrity conspiracy theories and conflict for personal gain and fame. "I have something to say": JFK’s grandson rips RFK Jr. in rare public statement 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z But the combination of unorthodox marketing and conspiracy theory catnip has made “Sound of Freedom” the perfect focus for another sort of victimology. How summer blockbuster 'Sound of Freedom' became a battlefield in the culture war 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Kennedy also insisted that he was not against vaccinations despite having previously peddled a range of conspiracy theories and misinformation on public health issues. "You're slandering me": RFK Jr. snaps at Dems after Jordan's "censorship" hearing goes off the rails 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Democrats fumed over the session, saying people are free to say what they want but should not promote hateful rhetoric or conspiracy theories. RFK Jr. rebukes Democrats who called him antisemitic for COVID-19 remarks 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z “I worry about the potential for these kinds of conspiracy theories to stall all green policies,” he wrote in his email. A New Climate Conspiracy Theory Claims Traffic Control Is an Attack on Freedom 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Stefanik didn't stop there, however, she also brought in yet another conspiracy theory which was echoed by other members and on Fox News. Trump knows it is time for a reckoning 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Perhaps inevitably, conspiracy theories about government cover-ups have risen in parallel. Why people tend to believe UFOs are extraterrestrial 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Trump's most recent antisemitic filth also channels much older lies and conspiracy theories such as the Protocols of the Elders of Zio and the idea of "blood libel". Trump leans on George Soros for campaign cash 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z As in the United States, the use of mail ballots is a particular focus of election conspiracy theories, with some far-right voters suggesting the post office would be used to throw the election to Sanchez. Voting fraud claims spread ahead of Spanish election 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Jordan Peterson, a Canadian psychologist and far-right pundit, tweeted to his 4 million followers that the 15-minute plan by “idiot tyrannical bureaucrats” was an extension of the so-called climate lockdowns, a conspiracy theory. A New Climate Conspiracy Theory Claims Traffic Control Is an Attack on Freedom 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Fringe conspiracy theories and viral misinformation campaigns about the concert ran rampant after the festival and claimed that Scott — who founded and performed at the fest — orchestrated it as a massive satanic ritual. Travis Scott's permit to rap at Egypt's pyramids is revoked amid satanic claims 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z “That type of vile messaging and statements should never be given those world’s largest platforms to fan the flames of conspiracy theories and racial and ethnic and religious hate,” she said. House Republicans tee up a vote on support for Israel after Democrat’s comments about ‘racist’ state 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z This ad shows how racism & antisemitic conspiracy theories remain at the center of the current right-wing extremisms. Trump leans on George Soros for campaign cash 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Posts flagged by Reset for containing hate or election conspiracy theories have been seen nearly 100 million times since January. Voting fraud claims spread ahead of Spanish election 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z “Any conspiracy theory that has spread climate disinformation is automatically going to get amplified by this powerful economy that has formed around climate change,” Krishna said. A New Climate Conspiracy Theory Claims Traffic Control Is an Attack on Freedom 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z This is accomplished through a strategy of repeating lies, amplifying and circulating conspiracy theories, and encouraging violence and hatred against some type of Other. How Trump's speech is warping MAGA minds 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Several members of the Kennedy family have condemned a bigoted conspiracy theory from the Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who suggested that the coronavirus was “ethnically targeted” to spare Jews and Chinese people. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Relatives Condemn His Comments Once More 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Robert F Kennedy Jr is running for US president as a Democrat, but the unusual backing he is receiving from right-wingers and his history of amplifying conspiracy theories has raised suspicions about his motivations. RFK Jr's conspiracy theories and Republican supporters 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Herrig’s letter to Jordan called Kennedy “a total whack job whose views and conspiracy theories would be completely ignored but for his last name.” Watchdog calls for House committee to uninvite RFK Jr. after his comments are blasted as antisemitic 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z It may seem odd to see men of vast wealth and influence buying into conspiracy theories about elites running the world. Tax billionaires for their own good 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Trump and other right-wing demagogues and neofascists repeatedly use hatred, violence, and conspiracy theories as a feature of their communications style and other messaging. How Trump's speech is warping MAGA minds 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z He is also back to spreading conspiracy theories online, insisting that he is only trying to spread the truth about a variety of government plots. The 'QAnon Shaman' and other Capitol rioters who regret pleading guilty 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z The decisions were made as the Electronic Registration Information Center, more commonly known as ERIC, was targeted by conspiracy theories surrounding its funding and purpose. Efforts to deceive are a top concern among state election officials heading into 2024 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Right-wing radio and TV bloviators still incite their listeners and viewers with bogus conspiracy theories about liberal elites using climate as an excuse to crush free enterprise. Climate deniers keep their heads in the sand | Horsey cartoon 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Taranto’s lawyer told the judge earlier this week that her client was talking about tunnels near Obama’s home “in a joking manner” because the subject has been fodder for conspiracy theories. Capitol riot suspect arrested near Barack Obama’s home indicted on firearms charges 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The current era is sometimes called a "post-truth" one, because of the spread of falsehoods and conspiracy theories broadly, especially through the Internet. How Trump's speech is warping MAGA minds 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z On its surface, these anti-FBI conspiracy theories are further evidence there is nothing too low for Republicans when it comes to running interference for Trump. Republican attacks on Chris Way echo the ideology of Oklahoma bomber Timothy McVeigh 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z "Anyone who has seen this movie knows it has nothing to do with conspiracy theories," said Angel Studios president Jordan Harman. Sound of Freedom: An unlikely - and controversial - summer movie hit 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The measure offers the possibility of pushing back against the conspiracy theories that surround discussions of U.F.O.s and fears that the government is hiding critical information from the public. Bipartisan Measure Aims to Force Release of U.F.O. Records 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Federal prosecutors said Hostetter has no evidence to support his conspiracy theories but stressed that he was charged with crimes for his actions on Jan. 6 - not his political beliefs. Former police chief who defended himself at trial is convicted of conspiracy in Jan. 6 riot 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Federal prosecutors said Hostetter has no evidence to support his conspiracy theories but stressed that he was charged with crimes for his actions on Jan. 6 — not his political beliefs. Former police chief who defended himself at trial is convicted of conspiracy in Jan. 6 riot 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Everything that follows, from the gun nuttery to the "globalist" and "deep state" conspiracy theories, comes back to this basic right-wing anger over having to share a country with people that aren't exactly like them. Republican attacks on Chris Way echo the ideology of Oklahoma bomber Timothy McVeigh 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z And the energy around conspiracy theories has the potential to distract from legitimate efforts to tackle a very real problem. Sound of Freedom: An unlikely - and controversial - summer movie hit 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Medical experts called by prosecutors dismissed the idea that mental illness played a role in the attack and talked about Bowers' belief in a racist conspiracy theory known as the "great replacement". Pittsburgh gunman found eligible for death penalty 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Some Republican members of Congress have also embraced the conspiracy theory. “Get the checkbook out”: Trump voter hires Dominion lawyer to sue Fox News for “destroying” his life 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Trump rose to power and political prominence, after all, through the racist birther conspiracy theory that claimed Barack Obama, the country's first black president, was a usurper who was not eligible to be president. GOP tests new marketing for old racism 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Either way, it's the same conspiracy theory, and it dates back to the overtly anti-semitic conspiracy theories that motivated the Nazis. Republican attacks on Chris Way echo the ideology of Oklahoma bomber Timothy McVeigh 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z But Mr Ballard hit back at critics, telling Fox News that those citing conspiracy theories "make zero connection to the actual story". Sound of Freedom: An unlikely - and controversial - summer movie hit 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z "For years, Fox News and Mr Carlson created and amplified conspiracy theories about Ray that lacked any foundation in fact," Mr Teter said. Ray Epps sues Fox News for Capitol riot conspiracy claim 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The disappearance of the photo and lack of charges prompted a series of right-wing conspiracy theories alleging he was planted by federal agents to provoke otherwise peaceful Trump supporters into violence. “Get the checkbook out”: Trump voter hires Dominion lawyer to sue Fox News for “destroying” his life 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Still, Carlson persisted in describing Epps as a principal in what he described as a false flag operation in which the government incited the riot that occurred that day, an unfounded conspiracy theory. Man named by Tucker Carlson in conspiracy theory sues Fox News for defamation 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The January 6 rioters, who also attacked a federal building while drunk on anti-government conspiracy theories, are started to be romanticized as martyrs for the Republican cause. Republican attacks on Chris Way echo the ideology of Oklahoma bomber Timothy McVeigh 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Taranto’s lawyer said that her client was talking about tunnels near Obama’s home “in a joking manner” because the subject has been fodder for conspiracy theories. Capitol riot suspect arrested near Obama’s home will remain jailed until trial, judge rules 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Some people even recorded songs about him and posted them on YouTube, the complaint states, adding how he had been reduced “into a character in a cartoonish conspiracy theory.” Arizona Man Cited in Conspiracy Theories Sues Fox News for Defamation 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z In May, Comer — whose main role in Congress is churning out falsified evidence for arcane right-wing conspiracy theories — had admitted that his supposed "whistleblower" had gone missing. Hunter Biden "whistleblower" is a fugitive and an accused spy — why MAGA conspiracies won't change 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Misinformation, disinformation and conspiracy theories...have resulted in significant harassment and threats....Online there are so-called kill lists and I have found myself on those lists. Column: House Republicans give a crash course in how to concoct a conspiracy theory about COVID's origin 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Everything that follows, from the gun nuttery to the "globalist" and "deep state" conspiracy theories, comes back to this basic right-wing anger over having to share a country with people that aren't exactly like them. Republican attacks on Chris Way echo the ideology of Oklahoma bomber Timothy McVeigh 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z At a time when fringe conspiracy theories are becoming mainstream, it’s good to be reminded that compelling stories can help us make sense of a chaotic world — but that doesn’t necessarily make them true. Review: Sam Pollard grants the Negro leagues their essential place in American history 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The conspiracy theories about Mr. Epps have lived on in large part because the Justice Department has never charged him for his actions on Jan. 6 and the night before. Arizona Man Cited in Conspiracy Theories Sues Fox News for Defamation 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The complexity guards against people being able to point out the contradictions or implausibilities, allowing the devotees of the conspiracy theory to keep at it, without fear of being called out. Hunter Biden "whistleblower" is a fugitive and an accused spy — why MAGA conspiracies won't change 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z “Misinformation, disinformation and conspiracy theories around the paper have resulted in significant harassment and threats,” Andersen said. Column: House Republicans give a crash course in how to concoct a conspiracy theory about COVID's origin 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z “The White House was particularly concerned about me as someone whose questions could not be dismissed as mere conspiracy theories or paranoid delusions,” Mr. Berenson told The Washington Times. Biden’s gang of social media censors exposed by federal judge 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z After all, she's one of the nuttiest members in historical memory, an avid fan of both right-wing conspiracy theories and nakedly fascist rhetoric. Republican women learn the hard way: Complicity will not protect you 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z But promoters of the conspiracy theories about him have used that moment to accuse him of uttering some kind of command. Arizona Man Cited in Conspiracy Theories Sues Fox News for Defamation 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Yet the invention of a new conspiracy theory about Luft's arrest was not just automatic, it seemed as mindless as breathing. Hunter Biden "whistleblower" is a fugitive and an accused spy — why MAGA conspiracies won't change 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Simons: People who hold conspiracy theory beliefs will view themselves as completely skeptical and critical. Con science: Experts on why we fall for hoaxes and how to outsmart scammers 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Across the country, conspiracy theories related to voting machines have prompted many Republican-controlled local governments to explore banning machines from tallying votes in favor of hand counts. GOP confidence in 2024 vote count low after years of false election claims, AP-NORC poll shows 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z It has previously promoted a wide range of false and misleading stories, including anti-vaccine conspiracy theories and false claims about the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas. Twitter Blue accounts fuel Ukraine War misinformation 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z She said Russians often start floating conspiracy theories about attempts to boost government revenue when the currency falls, but in fact, the exchange rate is largely a reflection of the country’s foreign trade. The ruble hits early war lows, extending a slide that began after Prigozhin’s mutiny. 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Comer immediately folded the indictments up into the existing conspiracy theory, sneering on Fox News Monday night, "The timing is always coincidental, according to the Democrats and the Department of Justice." Hunter Biden "whistleblower" is a fugitive and an accused spy — why MAGA conspiracies won't change 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Content warnings — on search queries ranging from conspiracy theory groups to misinformation about COVID-19 vaccinations — also appear to be similar to Instagram. What is Threads? All your questions about Meta’s new Twitter rival, answered. 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z The conspiracy theories about voting machines, promoted through forums held around the country, also have taken a toll on confidence among Republicans even though there is no evidence to support them. GOP confidence in 2024 vote count low after years of false election claims, AP-NORC poll shows 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z He has promoted a conspiracy theory that coronavirus vaccines were developed to control people via microchips. 5 Noteworthy Falsehoods Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Has Promoted 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z She also provided fuel for right-wing conspiracy theories by bragging about the supposed efforts to falsify votes for Democrats. Fake "liberal" Twitter account exposed: We should worry less about AI, more about human stupidity 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Josh Marshall at Talking Points Memo recently gave it the old college try, explaining both one of the conspiracy theories and why it's not true. Hunter Biden "whistleblower" is a fugitive and an accused spy — why MAGA conspiracies won't change 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Almost from the moment that a pro-Trump mob stormed into the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, conspiracy theories have ricocheted from the fringes of the internet to the corridors of Congress. Prosecutors Face Conspiracy Theories in Jan. 6 Trial 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z The conspiracy theories have led to death threats against election officials and an exodus of experienced workers. GOP confidence in 2024 vote count low after years of false election claims, AP-NORC poll shows 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental lawyer, is a leading vaccine skeptic and purveyor of conspiracy theories who has leaned heavily on misinformation as he mounts his long-shot 2024 campaign for the Democratic nomination. 5 Noteworthy Falsehoods Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Has Promoted 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Another entirely predictable right-wing reaction: generating conspiracy theories, i.e. more disinformation meant to keep conservatives in a rage doom loop that detaches them from reality. Fake "liberal" Twitter account exposed: We should worry less about AI, more about human stupidity 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z If a conspiracy theory is easy to follow, it's also easy to see its flaws. Hunter Biden "whistleblower" is a fugitive and an accused spy — why MAGA conspiracies won't change 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Few people connected to the Jan. 6 attack have embraced conspiracy theories about the attack as fully as Mr. Hostetter, who is planning to place them at the heart of his defense. Prosecutors Face Conspiracy Theories in Jan. 6 Trial 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Talking Points Memo, in a deep report into the last seven years of Robinson's Facebook activity, discovered he posted false claims about the 2020 election, conspiracy theories and Holocaust denialism. North Carolina lieutenant governor tells Moms for Liberty "it's time" to start reading Hitler quotes 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Mr. Kennedy has long promoted a conspiracy theory that the C.I.A. killed his uncle, President John F. Kennedy. 5 Noteworthy Falsehoods Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Has Promoted 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Every day, conservative social media is awash in urban legends, conspiracy theories, and images/texts that are clearly fake. Fake "liberal" Twitter account exposed: We should worry less about AI, more about human stupidity 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z The complexity guards against people being able to point out the contradictions or implausibilities, allowing the devotees of the conspiracy theory to keep at it, without fear of being called out. Hunter Biden "whistleblower" is a fugitive and an accused spy — why MAGA conspiracies won't change 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z What Richard Hofstadter called the paranoid style in American politics is no longer a fringe phenomenon: Bizarre conspiracy theories are now mainstream on the American right. Biden vs. the Bad News Bros | Paul Krugman 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z It’s why in this year’s legislative session, zero time got wasted on election conspiracy theories, nor were there fact-free proposals floated for the sole purpose of creating doubts about the voting system. The last of the ‘Big Lie’ cases falls, as democracy’s on a win streak 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z Lindsay on the other hand, has shared conspiracy theories about the supposed communist takeover of the world and promoted "groomer" rhetoric against the LGBTQ+ community. “On brand and dangerous”: Moms for Liberty platforming extremists shows "just how radical” group is 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z We saw it with Trump's Big Lie, which is built on a series of conspiracy theories so flimsy it's unlikely that many who espouse it have any actual belief in it. Fake "liberal" Twitter account exposed: We should worry less about AI, more about human stupidity 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z As he understands all too well, what makes conspiracy theories such excellent propaganda for the right is that they are, by their very nature, impervious to debunking. Hunter Biden "whistleblower" is a fugitive and an accused spy — why MAGA conspiracies won't change 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z So why do we see tech bros indulging in conspiracy theories, often citing random Twitter accounts to justify their views? Biden vs. the Bad News Bros | Paul Krugman 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Thousands of his supporters — draped in the national flag and misled by conspiracy theories — then stormed Congress in a bid to overturn the results. Why Bolsonaro Was Barred in Brazil but Trump Can Run in the U.S. 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z They added that the article was also spreading "dangerous conspiracy theories and misogyny". Jeremy Clarkson's Meghan article was sexist to duchess, press regulator rules 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Over the years, he drifted into being a Republican, but it wasn't until 2017, after the election of Donald Trump, when she says "his radicalization and intro to conspiracy theory happened." Shutting down the right-wing rabbit hole is possible: First, follow the money 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z That's the reason it's so easy for not just Comer, but the entire GOP base, to reflexively roll up these charges into the ever-expanding conspiracy theory. Hunter Biden "whistleblower" is a fugitive and an accused spy — why MAGA conspiracies won't change 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z On the livestream, he talked about seeking an interview with John Podesta, a Democratic official who has been the focus of far-right conspiracy theories, and also spoke of the neighborhood as containing underground tunnels. Man Accused in Jan. 6 Riot Is Arrested With Weapons Near Obama’s Home 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z CNews gave a bullhorn to figures like Éric Zemmour, a best-selling author known for far-right nationalism, including the conspiracy theory of a “great replacement” of white people in France by immigrants from Africa. A French Newsroom on Strike After Appointment of ‘Far-Right’ Editor 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Rather, his show has a long track record of amplifying fringe science, conspiracy theory and baseless contrarianism, the very criticisms Hotez made in passing on getting into a clown car. Debating Antivaccine Cranks Debases Science and Harms the Public 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Tristan told me his father fell deep into the realm of right-wing conspiracy theory years ago, and became obsessed with the claim that Barack Obama had been born in Kenya. Shutting down the right-wing rabbit hole is possible: First, follow the money 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z To serve that purpose, the conspiracy theory does not need to be plausible or believable. Hunter Biden "whistleblower" is a fugitive and an accused spy — why MAGA conspiracies won't change 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Giuliani also discussed former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell, who pushed bizarre conspiracy theories that voting machines were hacked to steal the election before she was sanctioned by a federal judge. “This won’t go well for Trump”: Experts say Giuliani “trying to avoid indictment” by cutting a deal 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z This week’s episode of “Matter of Opinion” discusses our collective fascination with extraterrestrial life and conspiracy theories. On Ukraine’s Front Lines 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z However, there has been a particular rise in the number of people referring to "sovereign citizen" and "freeman on the land" conspiracy theories since the emergence of Covid-19. More motorists in Warwickshire cite medieval laws in bid to escape fines 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z His father immediately pivoted to another conspiracy theory that claimed Obama "was handpicked by the banks to protect them after the 2008 financial crisis." Shutting down the right-wing rabbit hole is possible: First, follow the money 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z When a conspiracy theory is confusing, most people — whether they support the theory or not — can't be bothered to actually try to make sense of it. Hunter Biden "whistleblower" is a fugitive and an accused spy — why MAGA conspiracies won't change 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The report’s conclusions seem unlikely to quell widespread conspiracy theories about Mr. Epstein, whose philanthropy and high-profile relationships with politicians and Wall Street titans masked a darker pattern of abuse. Report on Epstein’s Death Finds Errors and Mismanagement at Manhattan Jail 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Some Republican state senators have vowed to vote against reappointing Wolfe, who has sparred with them over election conspiracy theories on numerous occasions. Reappointment vote ends in partisan deadlock for battleground Wisconsin’s top elections official 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Notably, Trump's criticism of Smith included the antisemitic "globalist" terminology, which alludes to a conspiracy theory that alleges Jewish elites are trying to run the affairs of the world behind the scenes. Trump hits the panic button, goes full antisemitic 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Tristan's father had once been involved in Occupy Wall Street, but the allure of online conspiracy theories had pulled him far to the right. Shutting down the right-wing rabbit hole is possible: First, follow the money 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z He reiterated the findings of other investigations that there was no indication of foul play, rebutting conspiracy theories surrounding the high-profile death. Jeffrey Epstein suicide blamed on jail guard negligence and misconduct: Justice Department watchdog 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Ms Bulley went missing on a dog walk in St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, on 27 January, prompting a major search, which led to intense public interest and a social media frenzy of conspiracy theories. Nicola Bulley's death was an accident, coroner rules 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z His whole political career was founded on spreading the birther conspiracy theory. "Trump thinks he has this big army out there still": A MAGA movement betrayed has now morphed 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z “Given the persistent and pernicious conspiracy theories, let me be clear,” Godec said. U.S. ambassador dismisses claims of American interference in Thailand’s elections 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Instead, they have become radicalized, and recent history tells us that while most people who believe outlandish conspiracy theories will not commit violent acts, the danger is very real. Shutting down the right-wing rabbit hole is possible: First, follow the money 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Many antisemitic hate crimes also include common tropes linked to Jews or conspiracy theories such as the coronavirus pandemic with its anti-Jewish narratives and the Middle East conflict with antisemitic criticism of Israel. Germany saw 2,480 antisemitic incidents in 2022, monitoring group says 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z QAnon started a conspiracy theory that Wayfair was a front for human trafficking and listings for pricey furniture items like cabinets were available online for predators to order children. “Hatred, plain and simple”: “Groomer” trope linked to nearly 200 anti-LGBTQ+ attacks in 11 months 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z The Geneva-based think tank and event organizer — best known for hosting an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland — is a frequent subject of conspiracy theories. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z “If Republican elected officials could have their way, library shelves would be stocked with guns – not books – and curriculums would be loaded with conspiracy theories, not facts,” Hasan said. DeSantis sues Biden administration over university accrediting system 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Van Tatenhove says he is personally in recovery from drug addiction and, during our conversation, compared the allure of conspiracy theories to that of heroin. Shutting down the right-wing rabbit hole is possible: First, follow the money 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z The incident comes amid a rise in antisemitism and neo-Nazism within the American right as Republicans embrace antisemitic and white supremacist conspiracy theories. "Kids deserve better": Moms for Liberty chapter blasted for quoting Hitler in newsletter 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z The 83-year-old Mr. Pelosi was attacked with a hammer last fall in their San Francisco home by a man who espoused far-right conspiracy theories. Biden’s State Dinner Ignores the Discord Just Beyond the Gates 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Mr. Hancock accused Mr. Gloninger of peddling a “liberal conspiracy theory” because of his interest in global climate trends in his on-air forecasts. Meteorologist Who Was Threatened Over Climate Coverage to Leave Job 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z It is not surprising that this manipulation takes the form of fascist-style propaganda, including conspiracy theories about the deep state as well as projective impulses. Experts outline Trump's retaliation plan 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z "While conspiracy theories feel great and we get all those chemical releases — much like shooting heroin — it's damaging to our country and it's damaging to our democracy." Shutting down the right-wing rabbit hole is possible: First, follow the money 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Or maybe it’s a sign that 5G high-speed transmission towers are warping people’s abilities to think clearly, yet another favorite Kennedy conspiracy theory. Column: Why Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential bid is the second coming of Donald Trump 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z In general, researchers believe that endorsing a conspiracy theory is a form of "motivated reasoning." Even some left-leaning people support RFK Jr. Here's why conspiracy theories are so attractive 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z That event was attended by right-wing figures including Jack Posobiec, who previously peddled the Pizzagate conspiracy theory, according to footage on social media. Glendale school board meeting once again ground zero for dueling LGBTQ+ protests 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Support for Kennedy in the venture capital and tech communities, which have a big financial stake in the advancement of science and generally reject irrational conspiracy theories, is likely limited. Tech luminaries give RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine message a boost 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z She added that Russia would focus on “hybrid attacks,” including disinformation campaigns that encouraged conspiracy theories and support for far-right groups. Foreign Spies Are a ‘Serious Threat’ to Germany, Intelligence Agency Warns 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z “It’s one of many conspiracy theories trying to bring Biden down,” said Bill Sciblo, a union representative with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees in New Jersey. Bribery allegations hurt Biden with independent voters, but his base looks the other way 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Douglas' previous research also suggests that conspiracy theories can make people feel important and could provide a self-esteem boost to the believer. Even some left-leaning people support RFK Jr. Here's why conspiracy theories are so attractive 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The potential abuse of AI to spread political propaganda and conspiracy theories, a problem that has plagued social media, is another top concern among disinformation researchers. Biden to meet with experts about the dangers of AI on visit to San Francisco 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Kennedy's views — on nuclear power and vaccines — manifest "as conspiracy theories," he said. Tech luminaries give RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine message a boost 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z The rise of conspiracy theories in the wake of the pandemic has added to the potency of the far-right threat, according to analysts. Foreign Spies Are a ‘Serious Threat’ to Germany, Intelligence Agency Warns 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z He did not suspect foul play involved in corrupting the data and didn’t want to fuel any conspiracy theories. Former FBI official reveals more challenges in the stalled D.C. pipe bomber investigation 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Berstein added that "much of the gravitational pull towards conspiracy theory is about the need to feel safe." Even some left-leaning people support RFK Jr. Here's why conspiracy theories are so attractive 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Mr Johnson said this was a "conspiracy theory" and told the jury "when considering whether this has any credibility, ask yourself the question, why would the doctors do that?" Lucy Letby trial: Nurse 'gaslighted colleagues to hide baby murders' 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z He has also long trafficked in conspiracy theories about vaccines. Why Robert Kennedy Jr.’s 2024 Bid Is a Headache for Biden 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z “They are 100 percent wrong,” Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder and Trump ally who has been a leading voice in pushing conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election, said in a text message. G.O.P. 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