Conspiracy theories have occurred in society for centuries, but they have gained increased prominence in our contemporary culture, fueled by the unease of an anxious world. In the high-speed ...

A mix of technology and politics has given an unprecedented boost to once-fringe ideas—but they are pretty much the same ...

(TNS) — It's not just your coworker or socially awkward uncle who is now prone to believe the earth is flat or in the existence of a deep state: A new survey from the nonprofit the News Literacy ...

Finally, if you get a chance to sit down and talk to the family member or friend you’re trying to help, one approach can help ...

A slew of viral conspiracy videos on social media have made baseless claims that the Maui wildfires were started intentionally as part of a land grab, highlighting how quickly misinformation spreads ...

Maybe on occasion, like when you flip through TV channels and land on an episode of Ancient Aliens. Or perhaps when a friend from high school shares a questionable meme on Facebook. How confident are ...

Saturday’s shooting at a Donald Trump rally was the first assassination attempt of a US presidential candidate in the age of social media – and the former president had barely been hit before the ...

Red nail theory has turned into a religion on social media as of late. Creators are buzzing about how rocking red manis almost magically turns heads and gets the guys' attention. It's almost like a ...