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In Coronavirus Coverage, Journalists End Up Sensationalizing the Trivial and Untrue
The rush for novelty can prioritize sensationalism over depth and elevate the newest tidbit of information over more important reporting.
The Church of QAnon: Will Conspiracy Theories Form the Basis of a New Religious Movement?
Followers of the QAnon movement believe in wild and dangerous conspiracy theories about U.S. President Donald Trump. Now a faction within the movement has been interpreting the Bible through QAnon conspiracies.
Here’s How to Stay Safe While Buying Groceries Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
Wear a mask, but skip the gloves. Don’t sanitize the apples. And if you are older than 65, it’s probably best to still order your groceries online.
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More Must Be Done to Fight Bogus COVID-19 Cure Claims
Fake and bogus cure claims are a longstanding but neglected public health problem.
Masks Help Stop the Spread of Coronavirus – The Science Is Simple
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‘Plandemic’ and the Seven Traits of Conspiratorial Thinking
There are seven distinctive traits of conspiratorial thinking. “Plandemic” offers textbook examples of them all.
Coronavirus: Why the Math Behind ‘COVID Alert Levels’ Makes No Sense
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Did Trump Tweet That He ‘Sacrificed a Lot To Be Your President’?
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Are COVID-19 Tracing Apps Secretly Tracking Your Facebook and Phone Contacts?
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Did COVID-19 Kill Chuck Norris?
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