Conspiracy theories
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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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What is the Illuminati conspiracy theory?
In Depth The myth has expanded since the real-life secret society formed in 18th-century Bavaria
By Fred Kelly Last updated
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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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Why can't Ofsted stop rise in 'illegal schools'?
Today's Big Question Worrying rise in alternative education providers where teachers require neither qualifications nor criminal record checks
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Germany's far-right Reichsbürger movement
In The Spotlight Authorities say the conspiracy theorist and anti-semitic group – once dismissed as cranks – are of increasing concern
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The Kate Middleton conspiracy theories and the royals' right to privacy
Talking Points Internet speculation 'rife' about the whereabouts of the Princess of Wales
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Has the international pandemic treaty lost its way?
Under The Radar 'Wrangling and disinformation' mean plans for a global preparedness agreement are close to crumbling
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK 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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15-minute cities and conspiracy theorists
feature An urban planning idea has become the focus of protests against ‘socialist’ attempt to control population
By The Week Staff 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
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published
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