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Conspiracy Theories, Current Events, Featured / January 31, 2025

The Viral Lies of 2025: A Timeline

Misinformation is thriving in 2025: fake news spreads fast, shaping opinions, fueling outrage, and distorting reality. Here’s what’s really happening.

Current Events, Featured, Media / January 30, 2025

Censorship to Chaos: How Trump’s Speech Order Reshapes Misinformation Policy

President Trump’s executive order banning federal “censorship” is reshaping speech regulation, sparking concerns about misinformation and political retribution.

Conspiracy Theories, Current Events, Featured / January 17, 2025

Wildfire Misinformation Creates Panic Online

As catastrophic wildfires sweep through California, an equally troubling phenomenon has emerged: the rapid spread of misinformation. From baseless conspiracy theories to AI-generated fake images, false narratives about the fires have gained traction, sowing confusion

Current Events, Featured, Social Media / January 8, 2025

Meta’s End to Fact Checking Sparks Misinformation Concerns

Meta Platforms, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has made a bold move by dismantling its third-party fact-checking program in the U.S.

Current Events, Featured, Media / January 5, 2025

Misinformation Amplifies NYC Subway Safety Concerns

The NYC subway system faces dual threats: violent crime and online misinformation. Following a tragic subway arson, fabricated stories and AI-generated images spread panic and distrust.

Current Events, Featured, Politics, Social Media / January 1, 2025

Musk Misinformation Updates

Elon Musk has harnessed his vast influence on X (formerly Twitter) to shape political discourse, often through controversial or misleading claims.

Current Events, Featured, Politics, Social Media / December 20, 2024

Elon Musk, Misinformation, and the Government Shutdown

As the United States faces the prospect of another government shutdown, the growing influence of social media in shaping political outcomes is under intense scrutiny.

Luigi Mangione pictured in his holding cell.

Conspiracy Theories, Current Events, Featured, Social Media / December 11, 2024

Accused CEO Shooter Sparks Conspiracy Theories

In the aftermath of the shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the internet has become a breeding ground for misinformation and conspiracy theories.