How hurricane conspiracy theories took over social media - BBC

Most of the viral misinformation has come from social media profiles which have blue ticks and a track-record for sharing conspiracy theories. Several accounts which spread Hurricane Milton ... Read More

How Minnesota shooting conspiracy theories took over social media feeds

Before a suspect in the shootings was ever named, conspiracy theorists and opportunists jumped at the chance to blame their political opponents. Read More

EPA head promises 'total transparency' on geoengineering and contrails as weather conspiracy theories swirl

Still, claims of weather-control technology, once confined to relatively fringe circles, have gained some traction in the Republican Party. In some states, conservative politicians have passed laws ... Read More

Meteorologists rush to social media to stop far-right conspiracies about floods

Far-right conspiracy theories are percolating through social media after the floods in Texas on July 4, and now as flooding also plagues New Mexico. It prompted several local meteorologists to issue ... Read More

Study: Teens Frequently See Conspiracy Theories on Social Media

A new survey from the nonprofit organization the News Literacy Project found that 81 percent of teens believe at least one conspiracy theory, and they often see such theories on social media. Read More

Teens are discovering conspiracy theories on social media - Fast Company

Teens who use social media see conspiracy theories come across their feed at least once per week, according to a new study. Read More

“I Think We Found Us A Robot”: Social Media Is Tripping Out Over ...

Social media had a lot to say about a conspiracy theory that President Donald Trump was replaced by orange clones. Read More

Meteorologists Get Death Threats as Hurricane Milton Conspiracy ...

This hurricane season, Cappucci and the other meteorologists I spoke with say, conspiracy theories have been flooding their inboxes. Read More

Helene rumors and conspiracy theories gain millions of views on X - NPR

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. Read More

How hurricane conspiracy theories took over social media

The misinformation has been fuelled by a social media universe that rewards engagement over truth. Read More