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Ukraine Invasion: Where to Find Accurate Information Online

Ukraine Invasion: Where to Find Accurate Information Online

As the crisis in Ukraine deepens, here's where you can find updates from trusted sources.

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QAnon Explained: Q Returns After 18 Months of Silence

QAnon Explained: Q Returns After 18 Months of Silence

The pro-Trump, dangerous, and utterly false conspiracy theory is back.

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The Unsung Force Digging Through Misinformation

The Unsung Force Digging Through Misinformation

They're shining a light on QAnon, anti-vax disinformation, and other conspiracy theories.

Fake News Real Talk: Your Brain Is Fooling You

Fake News Real Talk: Your Brain Is Fooling You

Think you're great at recognizing fake news? Think again. Here's how misinformation plays tricks on your brain and how to stop it in its tracks.

Fake News Sites Keep Serving Up False and Misleading Stories. Here's How to Spot Them

Fake News Sites Keep Serving Up False and Misleading Stories. Here's How to Spot Them

Fake news is still a real problem, with a global reach.

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Meet the Experts Fighting Against Fitness Misinformation on TikTok

The wrong fitness advice could waste your time and money or even cause serious injury.
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Twitter Gets Scolded by EU Over Its Disinformation Report

Twitter's report was short of data and lacked commitment to encourage fact-checking on the platform, says an EU official.
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QAnon Conspiracy Theory Channel Appears on Roku Lineup

The company says it's looking into the channel, which is full of various misinformation and debunked conspiracy theories.
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Alex Jones Files for Personal Bankruptcy

The conspiracy theorist has been ordered to pay $1.5 billion in damages to Sandy Hook families.
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False QAnon Conspiracies in Politics: Q Candidates Lose Big in Midterms

A coalition of believers in the right-wing fringe conspiracy failed to win political races last week.
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Elon Musk's Twitter Buyout Brought Back QAnon Believers, Report Says

Discussions about the Trump-related, false conspiracy theory have ramped back up.
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Election Misinformation Is Thriving on YouTube -- When It's In Spanish

Spanish-language channels that break the platform's rules face few consequences and continue to spread false narratives.
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Halloween Hoax: No, Drugs Will Not Be in Your Kids' Trick-or-Treat Bags

The opioid epidemic is real, but this myth about fentanyl isn't.
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Why Our Election System Is Under Assault

With Election Day just weeks away, election officials at the local level say they're more worried about their neighbors than they ever were about Russia.
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Extremism Glossary: Be Aware of These 11 Terms Used Online

Red pill, black pill, accelerationist and other red flags you should be aware of.
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