Misinformation
Conspiracy theories during coronavirus pandemic in Europe
World
February 19, 2021
Conspiracy theories during coronavirus pandemic in Europe
Shutdowns, travel restrictions, closed schools — the coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed daily life for people across Europe. And there…
COVID-19: Israel’s vaccination drive hits stumbling blocks
Middle East
February 18, 2021
COVID-19: Israel’s vaccination drive hits stumbling blocks
For over a decade, every Tuesday, the long-time friends met to play Mahjong, a Chinese board game. Throughout 2020, they…
Fact check: Are COVID-19 vaccines causing deaths?
World
February 5, 2021
Fact check: Are COVID-19 vaccines causing deaths?
With coronavirus vaccine distribution well underway around the world, all eyes are on those who have already received the jabs. For…
Eight confirmed facts about coronavirus
Science
January 29, 2021
Eight confirmed facts about coronavirus
An ongoing pandemic in the age of the internet means that misinformation can and will spread more quickly than facts.…
2020’s alternative universe is not going away
World
January 3, 2021
2020’s alternative universe is not going away
At a recent Saturday protest outside London’s Stratford train station — comprised of bindi-wearing hippies, conspiracy theorists in balaclavas, and…
Covid-19 vaccine can’t be safe and other myths
Health & Fitness
December 21, 2020
Covid-19 vaccine can’t be safe and other myths
How could the Covid-19 vaccine possibly be safe if it was produced, tested and authorized in record time? How can…
YouTube faces complaints of lax approach on overseas election misinformation
World
December 18, 2020
YouTube faces complaints of lax approach on overseas election misinformation
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – After facing heavy criticism for not doing enough to stem misinformation ahead of the US presidential election,…
Is Facebook really ready for the 2020 election?
World
October 18, 2020
Is Facebook really ready for the 2020 election?
Ever since Russian agents and other opportunists abused its platform in an attempt to manipulate the 2016 US presidential election,…
‘So frustrating’: Doctors and nurses battle virus skeptics
World
October 12, 2020
‘So frustrating’: Doctors and nurses battle virus skeptics
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Treating the sick and dying isn’t even the toughest part for nurse Amelia Montgomery as the…
Misinformation spikes as Trump confirms COVID-19 diagnosis
World
October 5, 2020
Misinformation spikes as Trump confirms COVID-19 diagnosis
CHICAGO (AP) — News Friday that President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19 sparked…