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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.

by Claire Reilly

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.

by Laura Hautala

Alex Jones' InfoWars Files for Bankruptcy

The conspiracy theorist is facing multiple defamation lawsuits and more than $1 million in fees over false claims the Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax.

Surgeon General Reportedly Asks Big Tech for Data on COVID-19 Misinformation

The goal is to reportedly understand the scope of COVID-19 misinformation on major online platforms

Meet the Twitch, YouTube Streamers Who Deradicalize While They Debate

The newest tool against misinformation online is people who love to argue.

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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.

by Bree Fowler

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.

by Oscar Gonzalez

Elon Musk's Twitter Buyout Brought Back QAnon Believers, Report Says

Discussions about the Trump-related, false conspiracy theory have ramped back up.

by Oscar Gonzalez

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.

by Oscar Gonzalez

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.

by Oscar Gonzalez

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.

by Bree Fowler