Conspiracy Theory

We are heard a lot how science and scientists got it wrong about the theory of laboratory leaks. This (mostly) partisan story, mostly powerful among conservatives, is used to discredit both science and science-informed public health officials. And it is both misinformed and shortsighted. This (mostly) partisan narrative is used …

When she first read the letter, pharmacist Kristen Watt was inclined to just laugh at it. Delivered to Watt’s Pharmacy in Southhampton, Ont., The letter claims to be written by Romana Didulo, a woman from Victoria, British Columbia, who falsely proclaimed herself in videos online as “our new head of …

NHK World Washington correspondent Tsuji Kohei explored the world of QAnon conspiracy theories and how they fuel an intractable divide in the United States. March 4th was a great day for the believers in QAnon. For several weeks previously, a theory had been circulating online that former President Donald Trump …

Top line On Friday, campaign representative Paul Gosar (R-Arizona) emailed supporters promoting several conspiracy theories about the Jan.6 attack on the Capitol, bolstering his reputation as one most prolific in Congress during the attack. UNITED STATES – June 15: Representatives Paul Gosar, R-Arizona, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Lead a …

Top line Dominion Voting Systems has issued subpoenas to right-wing attorneys Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell, and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, for their communications with Fox News in connection with his lawsuit against the network, which could potentially show whether Trump and Fox’s allies have propagated conspiracy theories. about the …

WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) – A lawyer for the man dubbed the “QAnon Shaman,” who faces criminal charges in the Jan.6 attack on the Capitol, on Wednesday called on a federal judge to release his client, claiming that it is dangerous to the public. The man, Jacob Chansley, is in …

The Columbus-Austin story is being revised in Austin. My favorite conspiracy theory: Crew fans personally damaged the bathrooms at Mapfre Stadium so they could claim Précourt was a negligent owner, and thus generate sympathy for their Save The Crew cause. Perhaps there is some truth to the story. Maybe there …

“Sure. She should put me on the committee. That would be great,” Greene told CNN. Greene’s interest in a select committee seat is likely to create a new irritant for lawmakers hoping to get to the bottom of the attack on the U.S. Capitol. In recent weeks, Greene has joined …

A Florida resident who has become an odd actor in the campaign to replace Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney said controversial statements he made in the past, such as those related to the QAnon conspiracy theory, were part of the of an effort to discredit a liberal media that was ready …

Top line Lawyers for right-wing attorneys Sidney Powell and Rudy Giuliani and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell argued in court Thursday that Dominion Voting Systems’ libel lawsuits against them should be dismissed, with Powell and Lindell doubling down on their fraud claims and asserting the GOP’s efforts to overturn the election …