Almost all of Australia and New Zealand’s pandemic restrictions have been lifted. Yet the protests continue.
Tag: Rumors and Misinformation
Spiders Are Caught in a Global Web of Misinformation
Researchers looked at thousands of spider news stories to study how sensationalized information spreads. Their findings could be broadly applicable.
Deniers, Enablers, Accepters
We break down elected Republicans into three groups, based on their stances toward false claims about the 2020 election.
Who Was Daria Dugina and What Were Her Beliefs?
Ms. Dugina, 29, had been placed under sanctions by the United States and Britain for spreading disinformation about Ukraine.
Who Was Daria Dugina and What Were Her Beliefs?
Ms. Dugina, 29, had been placed under sanctions by the United States and Britain for spreading disinformation about Ukraine.
How Russia Propaganda Is Reaching Beyond English Speakers
Social media companies have taken steps to restrict Russian state media accounts. But posts from those accounts still spread in Spanish, Arabic and other languages and in places outside the West.
Rumors Spread Quickly in Wartime Ukraine
While seemingly harmless, these tales may have their origins in Russian propaganda, according to analysts monitoring Russian disinformation campaigns in Ukraine.
Putin Is ‘Entirely Too Healthy,’ C.I.A. Director Says
There is no evidence that the Russian president is unwell, Western intelligence officials said, after the Kremlin denied rumors about his health.
Bigger Than Trump
Why election conspiracy theories have become central to the Republican Party.
Deborah Birx Says Trump White House Asked Her to Weaken Covid Guidance
The former White House coronavirus coordinator, who became a controversial figure, said there was a consistent effort to stifle information as virus cases surged in late 2020.