There is no evidence that the Russian president is unwell, Western intelligence officials said, after the Kremlin denied rumors about his health.
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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.
The Best Books to Read on Disinformation: Its History, Techniques and Effects
The phenomenon has undermined our trust in electoral systems, in vaccines — and in what happened at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Here are books on its history, techniques and effects.
Covid Vaccine Misinformation Still Fuels Fears Surrounding Pregnancy, a New Study Finds.
Health experts, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recommend that pregnant women get vaccinated against the coronavirus as soon as possible, to protect both maternal and fetal health.
‘Wagatha Christie’ Case Offers a Riveting Peek Into Celebrity Culture
Libel proceedings in London have laid bare the personal lives of two British celebrities in a legal whodunit for the social media age. And it wasn’t just the tabloids that became obsessed with the feud.
Vardy and Rooney ‘Wagatha Christie’ Trial Begins in London
A public spat between the famous wives of two English soccer players, which has riveted tabloid attention in Britain, will be decided in court.
In the Philippines, a Flourishing Ecosystem for Political Lies
Supporters of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are using live video to spread misinformation on social media. Voters have become inured to the situation, researchers fear.
The ‘Ghost of Kyiv’ Is a Myth, Ukraine Acknowledges
The legend of a pilot who shot down numerous Russian aircraft was one of the more successful pieces of propaganda in Ukraine’s information war.
Russia Uses Cyberattacks in Ukraine to Support Military Strikes, Report Finds
A new study by Microsoft shows that Russian cyberattacks often happened within days or even hours of missile strikes.