Conspiracy theories
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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?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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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
By David Faris Published
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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
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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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
By The Week UK Published
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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
By David Faris Published
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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
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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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
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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When 'the narrative' is a lie
Opinion Not all sources of information are equal
By William Falk Published
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Why is the right obsessed with Taylor Swift?
Today's Big Question Conservative figures suggest her romance with Travis Kelce could be an anti-Trump psyop
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Disaster trolls and conspiracy theories: is legislation the answer?
Talking Point Two Manchester Arena bombing victims are taking landmark legal action against conspiracy theorist Richard D. Hall
By The Week Staff Published
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America's alarming rise in antisemitism
Talking Point Antisemitic incidents in the U.S. are "popping up everywhere and often"
By Theara Coleman Published
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Davos 2023 and the decline of globalisation
Talking Point Covid and geopolitical tensions usher in ‘new age of self-sufficiency’, leaving World Economic Forum out in the cold
By The Week Staff Published
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Nike suspends ties with Kyrie Irving following antisemitism controversy
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Alex Jones ordered to pay almost $1bn to Sandy Hook families
Speed Read ‘Massive damages award may ‘doom’ conspiracy theorist’s Infowars media empire
By The Week Staff Published
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