Conspiracy
Fact Check: Was missing Flight 370 found but with "no human remains"?
A photo claimed to be of the Malaysian Airlines plane, which vanished in 2014, went viral on Twitter this week.
New Trump charges "imperative" after Proud Boys verdict: Ex-prosecutor
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Weissmann told Newsweek that the verdicts help prosecutors decide whether charges against Trump are warranted.
Fact Check: Was Video Of Hillary Clinton and George Soros from 1980s?
A viral video clip of Soros and Clinton said to have been shot years before Soros shorted the pound.
If aliens visited Earth, first contact probably wouldn't be UFO balloons
Professor John Zarnecki told Newsweek that it seems unlikely an advanced civilization would travel vast distances only to deploy balloons over Earth.
Who is Bilawal Bhutto Zardari? Davos speaker who spoke of "new world order"
Zardari belongs to a prominent political family in Pakistan where his late mother served as prime minister.
Davos: The 'conspiracy' hiding in plain sight?
As some of the world's most influential politicians and business tycoons gather at Davos, Newsweek has investigated conspiracy theories aimed at the event.
Donald Trump sued for millions over Jan. 6 "conspiracy"
The partner of a Capitol police officer who died after suffering two strokes during the Jan. 6 riots is suing the former president for $10 million.
Trump statements requested to be left out of Proud Boys conspiracy trial
The exhibits that attorneys for Proud Boys member Ethan Nordean asked to leave out include Trump's statement to the group to "stand back and stand by."
Perez Hilton thinks ongoing scrutiny of Britney Spears is a "good thing"
The celebrity blogger, who has posted several videos about the singer's current status, also admitted to Newsweek his past attitude towards her was wrong.
Donald Trump facing "series of indictments" after criminal referral—Tribe
Trump should expect a "series of indictments" over his role in the Capitol riot, according to legal scholar Laurence Tribe.
What's Different About DOJ's Prosecution of the Oath Keepers
The Department of Justice's sprawling prosecution has resulted in over 920 arrests to date, and has secured convictions or pleas in nearly 500 of those cases. However, the indictment of Stewart Rhodes in January 2022 was undoubtedly the most significant public step taken by the DOJ in the nearly two-year-long investigation.
Capitol riot suspect later plotted to kill cops and attack the FBI: DOJ
After facing charges in May from the investigation of the January 6 attack, the 33-year-old obtained a list of officers involved in the probe, the DOJ said.
What is seditious conspiracy? Stewart Rhodes convicted of January 6 charge
Rhodes, founder of the right-wing Oath Keepers, is the first person to be found guilty of seditious conspiracy in decades.
Chihuahuas organizing a "meeting" behind owner's back delights viewers
"Better give them extra treats before bedtime!" one TikTok user said.
Fact Check: Did study link more strokes in young people to COVID vaccine?
A study revealing increased stroke rates among under 55s has been linked to COVID-19 vaccination by vaccine skeptics.
Fact Check: Did German scientist "prove" COVID was made in a lab?
In a non-peer-reviewed pre-print, a team of scientists has suggested that COVID-19's genome is consistent with signs of being synthesised in a lab.
Retired Cop Charged With Running Prostitution Ring at Massage Parlors: DOJ
As a detective, Peter Griffin was "tasked with dismantling the very businesses he now stands charged with operating and promoting," said the DOJ.
Who Is Sam Harris? Writer Admits to Ignoring Hunter Biden Laptop
Outspoken author and neuroscientist Sam Harris made comments regarding Hunter Biden that have garnered plenty of attention from conservatives.
Trump Slams FBI 'Rummaging' Through Melania's Closets, Pushes Conspiracies
The FBI recovered 11 sets of classified records from Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to court papers.
Fact Check: Did Trump Appoint Judge Who Approved FBI Mar-A-Lago Raid?
Social media posts claim the judge who reportedly approved the Mar-a-Lago search was a Donald Trump appointee.
Fact Check: Was WHO Director-General Arrested for Crimes Against Humanity?
As cases of COVID-19 variant BA.5 spread quickly, new claims and misinformation about vaccines and global health authorities have surfaced.
Trump's Revenge Pick in Arizona Caught Promoting Jan 6 Conspiracy in Audio
GOP candidate Blake Masters suggested that a third of the pro-Trump mob at the Captiol on January 6 were "FBI agents hanging out."
'Chrisley Knows Best' Stars Found Guilty of Bank Fraud, Tax Evasion
"When you lie, cheat and steal, justice is blind as to your fame, your fortune, and your position," said FBI Special Agent Keri Farley.
Jan. 6 Committee Eyes Capitol Riot 'Conspiracy' in Ronny Jackson Testimony
Jackson denied having any contact with people allegedly involved in the riot and has decried what he described as the committee's "malicious" agenda.
'I Made a Mistake': QAnon-Linked Candidate Corrected During Arizona Debate
Ron Watkins said he supported military aid to Ukraine but falsely added that if Joe Biden had not shut down a pipeline from Alberta to Nebraska, the U.S. would not be involved in the conflict.
Snake Venom in Drinking Water Causing Covid Is Latest Conspiracy Theory
The claims surfaced in a documentary in which Bryan Ardis said COVID is a result of king cobra venom being pumped into drinking water.
Michele Bachmann Preaches 'End Times' Prophesies on Steve Bannon Show
"This is all planned and designed to collapse the United States down so we would be so weakened that we would go into this global government system," she said.
Frosties NFT Scheme Leads to Fraud, Conspiracy Charges for 2 Men: DOJ
Ethan Nyugen and Andre Llacuna were charged after a criminal complaint said they rug-pulled investors for a fraudulent NFT.
Trump Sues Hillary Clinton for Legal Fees Accrued in Russian Collusion Case
"The lawsuit...outlines the Defendants' nefarious plot to vilify Donald J. Trump by spreading lies to weave a false narrative," Trump's attorney told Newsweek.
Ex-Cop Admits to Storming Capitol in Effort to Block Biden Certification
Jacob Fracker pleaded guilty to conspiracy in the latest plea filed by January 6 participants.