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The Offline Effect of Online Conspiracy Theories

What is the cost of propaganda, misinformation and conspiracy theories? Democracy and public safety, to...

Was It a Coup? No, But Siege on US Capitol Was the Election Violence of a Fragile Democracy

Supporters of President Donald Trump, following his encouragement, stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6,...

Live Updates: Jan. 6 Capitol Riots Fact Checks

Violence broke out and a mob breached the perimeter in Washington, D.C., as Congress began...

Trump Supporters Push Past Barricades as Chaos Erupts in DC

Encouraged by U.S. President Donald Trump, supporters gathered in a chaotic scene at the U.S....

TikTok Videos Appear To Show Rat Inside a McDonald’s

The rat appeared to be eating food scraps on the floor before someone trapped it...

Why Trump’s Senate Supporters Can’t Overturn Electoral College Results

In his refusal to concede, Trump is pressuring VP Mike Pence and Republicans in Congress...

Why Do We Use Ice in Drinks?

The history of chilled drinks goes back to antiquity. But it was the innovative “frozen...

SPORTMiX Pet Foods Recalled Over Possible Link to Dog Deaths

Several products from SPORTMiX pet foods were found by the FDA to have high levels...

About That Khalilah Mitchell COVID-19 Vaccine Video

Several Tennessee health care workers shared positive testimonials about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, but one...

Viral Post ‘How To Fight Covid at Home’ Provides Problematic Advice

Though not all of the post's assertions lack a theoretical basis, their applicability to COVID-19...

2020 in Fact Checks: The Snopes Year in Review

From COVID-19 rumors to protest hoaxes, from election disinformation to the truly bizarre, it's been...

Donald Trump Most Admired Man in 2020 Gallup Poll

In addition to public figures named, 11% of Americans identified a relative or friend as...