Conspiracy theories
'Jeffrey Epstein Did Not Kill Himself,' Rapper Declares During Award Speech
Suffa made the declaration about Epstein while accepting an award with his Hilltop Hoods bandmates at the ARIA Music Awards in Sydney, Australia.
A Decade On, All "Climatgate" Exposed Is the Bad Faith of Climate Deniers
Citing "Climategate" as a reason to avoid action on climate change has become a simple "tell": Those who do it are acting in bad faith.
State Watchdog Turned Over 'Debunked Conspiracy Theories' About Biden: Dems
The documents were turned over "in an envelope marked 'White House'" and contained "folders labeled 'Trump Hotel,'" according to three top Democrats.
'QAnon' Conspiracy Theorist Arrested After Alleged Crowbar Attack on Church
A self-described "vigilante hero of justice" was arrested after allegedly attacking a Catholic Church with a crowbar while levelling baseless "human trafficking" claims at the church.
'Abbey Road' 50th Anniversary: 'Paul Is Dead' and Other Conspiracy Theories
Maybe all the Beatles died in the 1960s and were replaced by actors. Maybe the band was created by the Illuminati. Here's a look at the craziest rumors.
Why Is Climate Skpeticism More Common Among Right-wing Conservatives?
Psychology can help to cast light on why people on both sides of the political spectrum hold different views on climate change.
Pirro: Democrats Plotting to 'Replace American Citizens With Illegals'
"Their plan and their plot to remake America is to bring in the illegals," Pirro said, "change the way the voting occurs in this country, give them licenses, they get to vote maybe once, maybe twice, maybe three times."
German City is Offering $1.1 Million to Prove it Doesn't Exist
For more than 25 years, the "conspiracy" has maintained the city of some 340,000 people is actually a hoax put on by the CIA, the Mossad or aliens at the local university.
Epstein Autopsy Finds Bone Break, 'Questions About Strangulation': Report
The autopsy of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein reportedly found a broken neck bone that can fracture during homicides by strangulation.
#ProtectTerrenceKWilliams Is Trending After Comedian Gets Death Threats
A pro-Trump comedian is getting death threats after Trump retweeted him. He also said on social media that "Facebook is fact-checking his jokes."
Beauty YouTuber Marina Joyce Has Been Missing For 9 Days
Marina Joyce was last seen July 31; in 2016, she was the subject of conspiracy theories after appearing in a video with bruises, whispering "Help Me."
NASA Plane Flying Around San Andreas Fault Sparks Conspiracy Theories
NASA officials have said that the plane was flying as part of a mission to study the effects of fire smoke on air quality.
For First Time, FBI Finds Conspiracy-Backed Crimes Drive Domestic Terror
"The advent of the Internet and social media has enabled promoters of conspiracy theories to produce and share greater volumes of material via online platforms," the FBI assessed in a new report.
No, Conspiracy Theorists, Lyme Disease Is Not an Escaped Military Bioweapon
Scientists know the bacterium that causes Lyme disease has been out in the wild since long before any biological weapons research could have focused on it. And that's just for starters.
'Prophet': Hurricane Hitting Louisiana Because Baal Mad at 'Heartbeat' Law
"You've got to remember, what is abortion? The sacrificing of kids," said "firefighter prophet" Mark Taylor. "Abortion is the food source for Baal."
YouTube Star Gets 10 years in Prison for Soliciting Child Pornography
The 26-year-old was accused of convincing victims as young as 14 to send him sexually explicit material.
Man Arrested for Threatening to Murder Rep. Ilhan Omar
The suspect provided the staffer with his name and phone number, allowing authorities to trace the call.
Amazon Yanks Anti-Vax Documentaries
A plethora of other materials peddling anti-vax theories were still available as of Saturday.
Roku Hosts Alex Jones' Infowars After Facebook Ban
Alex Jones, who claims victims of school and mass shooting are paid "crisis actors," now streams content via the Roku Channel Store.
Proud Boy Member Accused of Killing Brother with Sword
Prosecutors say the suspect, 26, was likely experiencing serious mental illness.
What Is Caravan Paranoia?
"These keyboard commandos, these Walmart warriors, they go down to Cabela's and buy all these s****y looking goods—stuff to make 'em look good in the mirror," Robert Crooks, who leads militia group the Mountain Minutemen, said.
Soros a 'Jew' With 'Tentacles,' Says Public Broadcaster
Broadcaster NOS published an article describing the billionaire as "the Jew Soros" and noting his influence in U.S. politics.
Anderson Cooper Shreds 'Idiotic' Donald Trump Jr.
"The idea that I am kneeling in water to make it look deep is frankly, idiotic," Cooper said.
QAnon Great Awakening Subreddit Banned
No, that's not "The Storm" coming. Instead, it's another blow to the QAnon conspiracy theory popular among supporters of Donald Trump.
What 'The X-Files' Got Right About Conspiracy Theories
"The X-Files" couldn't have imagined the conspiracy theories of 2018, but looking back on 25 years reveals some surprising things the series got right.
Is Creationism the Ultimate Conspiracy Theory?
People who believe in creationism tend to believe in conspiracy theories, new research shows.
Most Russians Fear LGBT 'Propaganda' Conspiracy: Poll
Only a minority of Russians regard LGBT activists as people who "do not pursue destructive goals," according to the survey.
New MKUltra Documents Could Shed Light on CIA Program
The CIA's secretive Project MKUltra subjected thousands of unsuspecting people to drugs and psychological abuse in an effort to control minds.
Conspiracy Theorists Support Trump at Florida Rally
Republicans who think the president is breaking up a cabal of Democrats and spies running a child abuse ring showed their support.