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Who are the Illuminati and what do they control?
In Depth The conspiracy theory has expanded since the real-life secret society formed in 18th-century Bavaria
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Book Review: 'Yoko: A Biography' and 'Ghosts of Iron Mountain: The Hoax of the Century, Its Enduring Impact, and What It Reveals About America Today'
Feature The woman who shaped the Beatles and how the hoax of 'Report From Iron Mountain' fueled conspiracy theories
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Poor sleep may make you more prone to believing conspiracy theories
Under the radar Catch z's for society
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Strangest conspiracy theories: from JFK to 'hollow earth'
In Depth Whether you're a true believer or a sceptic, the most famous – and strangest – conspiracy theories still retain a fascination
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Why does the government store gold at Fort Knox?
The Explainer Trump, Musk say gold might be missing
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Who are the Freemasons?
In depth The secret rituals of freemasonry have long inspired conspiracy theories about its global power and influence
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2024: The year of conspiracy theories
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Global strife and domestic electoral tensions made this year a bonanza for outlandish worldviews and self-justifying explanations
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'The Hum': the real-life noise behind The Listeners
In the Spotlight Can some of us also hear the disturbing sound that plagues characters in the hit TV show – and where is it coming from?
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The history of Donald Trump's election conspiracy theories
The Explainer How the 2024 Republican nominee has consistently stoked baseless fears of a stolen election
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Florida braces for Milton as FEMA tackles Helene, lies
Speed Read A flurry of misinformation has been spread about the federal response to Hurricane Helene
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What is the dead internet theory?
The Explainer Reality has 'begun to mirror' the conspiracy that the vast majority of internet activity is generated by bots
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Who is Trump associate Laura Loomer?
In the Spotlight Why Republicans are nervous that their nominee is taking advice from a conspiracy theorist
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How the far-right media bubble failed Donald Trump
In the Spotlight By ensconcing himself in the comfort of friendly — and increasingly conspiracy-driven — media, the former president is stuck in a feedback loop of his own making
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Ohio governor slams attacks on Haitian migrants
Speed Read Mike DeWine condemned the conspiracies boosted by Donald Trump and JD Vance about immigrants eating people's pets
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