Are Conspiracy Theories on the Rise in the US?
Have the internet and social media created a climate where Americans believe anything is possible?
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Conspiracy: Jeffrey Epstein ‘Body Double’ Photos Explained
Comparing a 15-year-old photo and a photo of a corpse may not be the best foundation for a conspiracy theory.
Conspiracy Theorists Seem Perplexed by a Photo of Obama and Clooney. Here’s What It Shows
An innocuous photo of President Obama vacationing with actor George Clooney stirred up questions within the conspiracy community.
Different Disaster, Same Theme: Hoaxes and Misinformation Spread Online after Notre Dame Fire
Time after time, a major news event produces a big mess to mop up on social media.
Conspiracy Theory About Holistic Doctor Deaths Resurfaces After Nipsey Hussle Murder
The late hip-hop musician and community activist was making a documentary about holistic healer Dr. Sebi.
InfoWars Video Tries to Tie the ‘Four Families of California’ to Internet Domain Name Non-Profit
For discerning readers, the word to perhaps consider here is "apophenia."
Washington Times Retracts Statements on Seth Rich Murder
The news outlet was sued for stating it was "well known in intelligence circles that Seth Rich and his brother, Aaron Rich, downloaded DNC emails and was paid by Wikileaks."
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s Envelope Hand-Off to Christine Ford’s Lawyers Sparks Conspiracy Theories
The envelope contained nothing more than notes to Ford from women outside the hearing room, Jackson Lee's office said.
The Roots of ‘Pedophile Ring’ Conspiracy Theories
These types of stories aren't new, but they don't seem to be going away.
Dubious Conspiracy Theory Links Putin’s Daughter to Russia-Trump Collusion
Unusual pre-election communication between a Russian bank and a Trump Organization server may have occurred but has no credible link to Putin’s daughter.
Billboards Promoting 4Chan Conspiracy Theory ‘QAnon’ Pop Up Across America
Billboards next to Georgia and Oklahoma highways reference a farcical and ill-defined "Deep State" conspiracy theory — but who’s paying for them?
Flyers Found on Texas Police Cars Test Negative for Fentanyl
One officer reportedly became ill after coming into contact with a paper printed with information from a group alleging covert government mind-control operations.
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Was TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
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Company spokesperson: "Chick-fil-A restaurants are individually owned and operated, so wage decisions are made at the local level."
Did the Obamacare Website Cost More Than What It Will Cost to Build Trump’s Border Wall?
A spurious quote attributed to actor/comedian Tim Allen was shared by one of President Donald Trump's sons.
Was a Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School?
Images contrasting the sentencings of white swimmers with that of homeless mother Tanya McDowell depicted perceived inequality in the criminal-justice system.
Are These Trump Supporters Wearing ‘Racist Bitch’ T-Shirts?
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