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Jen Psaki defends disinformation board during White House briefing | USA TODAY
Press secretary Jen Psaki defended the newly-formed disinformation board during a White House briefing, saying it's protecting the First Amendment. RELATED: Former President Obama warns […]
Continue readingCNN tracks down a super-spreader of Covid-19 misinformation
CNN's Randi Kaye attempts to track down Dr. Joseph Mercola to find out why he continues to spread misinformation about Covid-19 and the vaccine. This […]
Continue readingFBI issues warning about QAnon
The FBI has warned lawmakers that online QAnon conspiracy theorists may carry out more acts of violence as they move from serving as "digital soldiers" to taking […]
Continue readingCandidates who embrace QAnon are winning elections across the US
Tensions are escalating in places where local elections have been won by people who appear to support, or openly back, baseless conspiracy theories. CNN's Sara […]
Continue readingN.S. parents say ‘cyberbullying’ hampered search for their missing son
Parents of missing N.S. toddler Dylan Ehler are in court fighting what they call cyber-bullying. Sarah Plowman reports. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more […]
Continue readingEx-QAnon follower: It’s like a doomsday cult
CNN's Brianna Keilar speaks with Jitarth Jadeja, who followed QAnon for two years, about how it appeals to its members and what happens now that […]
Continue readingReporter went to a QAnon event. This is what he saw
You might see people sharing the hashtag #SavetheChildren on social media. But much of this online activity has nothing to do with the respected and […]
Continue readingHow Facebook Impacts Discourse And Democracy | MSNBC
Guardian writer Carole Cadwalladr joins Morning Joe to discuss Facebook and its impact on discourse and democracy.» Subscribe to MSNBC: MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth […]
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