Huo Jingnan
Stories
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A baseless voting claim is being amplified by a network of social media accounts
It’s unclear who runs the network of social media accounts that has gotten millions of views amplifying trending claims about alleged voting fraud.
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AI-generated images have become a new form of propaganda this election season
This election cycle, AI-generated images have proliferated on social media platforms after politically charged news events. They often spread partisan narratives rather than facts.
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How FEMA tries to combat rumors and conspiracy theories about Milton and Helene
The emergency management agency has long tried to respond to rumors that might delay recovery efforts. But a former FEMA official says the current information environment has never been so bad.
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Politically charged rumors and conspiracy theories about Helene flourish on X
False claims about the hurricane and the government’s response got millions of views on social media. Emergency management researchers say it makes it harder for useful information to surface.
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JD Vance spreads debunked claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets
Local police say they’ve seen no evidence of crimes against pets alleged by Vance and GOP allies. The claims appear to have been spread by a neo-Nazi group before gaining a wider audience online.
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Chinese migrants crossing into the U.S. from Mexico face scrutiny from politicians
Republicans, led by former President Donald Trump, claim without evidence that Chinese migrants are spies or drug smugglers. Migrants' accounts tell a different story.
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Conspiracy theories surge following the assassination attempt on Trump
The assassination attempt has supercharged conspiracy theories and threats of political violence that have characterized this presidential campaign from the outset.
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Gateway Pundit files for bankruptcy after election conspiracy defamation lawsuits
The influential website faced multiple defamation suits over conspiracy theories about 2020 election fraud that it's accused of promoting.
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Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company
The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by $2,000 in the U.S.
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The Lyrids meteor shower is peaking. Here's how to enjoy it with a bright moon
The Lyrids meteor shower is active until April 29 and is peaking overnight from Sunday into Monday. To see it, it's best to find an area with trees or a mountain blocking out the moon.
