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Solar eclipse: Experts debunk outlandish claims from conspiracy theorists | Science & Tech News
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On Monday, an estimated 31.6 million people across America will be in the path of the biggest solar eclipse since 2017. Scientists will be able to study its effects on layers of the atmosphere, but according to conspiracy theorists, it could also be the end of days. The internet is running wild with some outlandish…
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How ‘TikTok idiots’ and ‘wild’ conspiracy theories are disrupting police investigations | UK News
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“So, do we have a serial killer in the UK pushing people or drowning people in rivers, canals, lakes, etc?” a TikToker cheerfully asks, in a video that has attracted more than 300,000 views. She uses mainstream media reports of unconnected women found dead in the water across the country, Google maps, and studies published…
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Alex Jones: Conspiracy theorist set to have X account reinstated after poll by Elon Musk | Science & Tech News
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Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is set to have his account on X – formerly Twitter – reinstated after a poll by the platform’s owner, Elon Musk. Jones was banned from the social media website – under its previous ownership – in 2018 for breaching its rules on abusive behaviour. However, on Saturday night, Musk launched…
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Elon Musk accused of promoting ‘Pizzagate’ conspiracy theory | Science & Tech News
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Elon Musk has been accused of promoting a long-debunked conspiracy theory which alleged high-profile Democrats ran a paedophile abuse ring from a Washington pizza restaurant. The billionaire posted and later deleted a meme referencing “Pizzagate” on X on Tuesday, NBC News reports. It was an image from TV show The Office, with fake dialogue superimposed…
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Twitter ban for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to remain, Elon Musk says | US News
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Elon Musk has decided he won’t allow controversial conspiracy theorist Alex Jones back on Twitter, despite allowing his users to choose whether Donald Trump can return. The right-wing podcaster and Infowars founder has recently been ordered to pay a total of $1.44bn (£1.2bn) by US courts for falsely claiming the victims of a Connecticut school…