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New York AG Investigating Link Between Social Media and Buffalo Mass Shooting

New York AG Investigating Link Between Social Media and Buffalo Mass Shooting

Attorney General Letitia James cited Discord and Twitch, where the assault was briefly livestreamed, among other platforms.

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DHS Puts Disinformation Governance Board on Pause

DHS Puts Disinformation Governance Board on Pause

Nina Jankowicz, executive director of the board, also resigned from her position.

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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.

Ukraine Invasion: Where to Find Accurate Information Online

Ukraine Invasion: Where to Find Accurate Information Online

As the crisis in Ukraine deepens, here's where you can find updates from trusted sources.

Misinformation has pushed American democracy to the brink, former CISA chief says

Misinformation has pushed American democracy to the brink, former CISA chief says

Erosion in confidence in democracy could be "potentially catastrophic," Chris Krebs says.

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DHS Puts Disinformation Governance Board on Pause

Nina Jankowicz, executive director of the board, also resigned from her position.
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New York AG Investigating Link Between Social Media and Buffalo Mass Shooting

Attorney General Letitia James cited Discord and Twitch, where the assault was briefly livestreamed, among other platforms.
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Homeland Security Sets Up Board to Tackle Disinformation

It will monitor Russia for misinformation regarding the Ukraine war and upcoming midterm elections.
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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.
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Water Filter Company Says It Doesn't Remove Snake Venom Amid Outlandish COVID Conspiracy

The filters can make tap water cleaner, but claims saying they remove venom are bunk.
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8 COVID-19 Face Mask Myths, Debunked

After more than two years of the pandemic, there's still a lot of misinformation spreading across the country.
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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 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.
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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.
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Activists Are Using Social Media for Good. Here's How You Can Do It Too

Commentary: Facebook and Twitter get criticized for fomenting misinformation – and deservedly so. But they have also turned a helpful spotlight on certain causes, especially during COVID.
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