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Halloween Hoax: No, Drugs Will Not Be in Your Kids' Trick-or-Treat Bags

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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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.

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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.

The misinformation pandemic is out of control, but there's a fix

The misinformation pandemic is out of control, but there's a fix

Here's why the war on facts will get worse, but there's also a way out of the madness.

State Department Offers Reward for Election Interference Information

State Department Offers Reward for Election Interference Information

Officials single out a purported Russian troll farm and its alleged financial backer ahead of midterm elections.

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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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TikTok Is a Misinformation Minefield. Don't Get Tripped Up

The videos may be short, but they could be filled with misleading claims.
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The Election Misinformation Blind Spot Nobody's Talking About

Social platforms are working to curb misinformation in English, but still let false conspiracy theories slip through in other languages.
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TikTok Preps to Fight Misinformation Around US Midterms

The social video app is rolling out an elections center to help people find "authoritative information."
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Americans See Misleading Info Daily in Search. So Google Is Making Changes

A new survey finds that the problem is persistent.
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