Fake news
Society is in "very dangerous" place, Nobel scientist Paul Nurse warns
"We live in an increasingly sophisticated society that depends a lot on science and technology..even scientists like me don't fully understand," Nurse sa
Right lauds Guy Fieri "canceling" Garth Brooks booking, misses key point
Country star Brooks is facing continued criticism over his refusal to ban Bud Light from his soon-to-open Nashville bar.
Greg Abbott duped by fake news story mocking Garth Brooks
Twitter users assailed the governor for not noticing certain details of the fake piece, including that Hambriston, Texas is not a real place.
Is photo of Donald Trump "dancing with 13-year-old" girl real?
An image circulating on social media this month drew suspicions amid an influx of AI-generated misinformation targeting prominent public figures.
Clip of Lindsey Graham saying "Russians are dying" misleadingly edited
The U.S. senator's "best money we've ever spent" comment was swiftly pounced on by Russian officials and media, who even called for his assassination.
Was job ad recruiting African mercenaries for 'Ukraine counteroffensive'?
A screenshot of a job listing calling on Middle Eastern and African volunteers to join "Ukraine counteroffensive" went viral, but is it real?
Trump wants a payout after Dominion settles Fox lawsuit
"Dominion gets almost a Billion Dollars and I, after years of Fake News, Hoaxes, Scams, and Investigations, am entitled to NOTHING?" Trump said.
Did Jada Pinkett Smith blame "White Supremacy" for poor Cleopatra ratings?
Following a poor critical response to new Netflix docudrama "Queen Cleopatra," producer and narrator Pinkett Smith was quoted as having made the claim.
Why Does CNN Want Donald Trump to Be President Again?
Remember when tensions got so high between partisans of former President Donald Trump and CNN that explosive devices were sent to the news network?
Tucker Carlson May Become Alex Jones—but Worse
I didn't think Fox would get rid of one of their biggest moneymakers. I was excited at first but then filled with dread. My next thought was, "He'll just get worse."
Will There Be Justice for Fox News?
Recently revealed documents suggest that Dominion contacted Fox executives and hosts literally thousands of times over a three-month period to advise them that what was being broadcast about the company was false, all to no avail.
Fake bank runs spark fears of real panic
"In the near future...you will be able to create more realistic images, faster and more easily," one expert told Newsweek.
Deepfakes are everywhere. Here's how to spot them
From fake photos of Donald Trump's arrest and Vladimir Putin's "trial" to ultra-realistic war clips, deepfakes are here to stay. How can we protect ourselves?
Fake Audrey Hale photos spread like wildfire after Nashville shooting
One image falsely described as Hale showed a person with a "TRANS RIGHTS...OR ELSE" placard.
False "$500k Rolls-Royce" claims target Ukraine's central bank governor
Photo alleging that the half-million-dollar car belongs to the country's top banker has been shared by pro-Kremlin accounts and right-wing conspiracy theorists.
Was France's Emmanuel Macron caught hiding '€80,000' watch on live TV?
As Paris pension protests rage, the president of France appeared to discreetly take off the item during an interview, drawing outrage—and misleading claims.
Fury as wannabe teen landlord insults dad for not owning a property
"He's going down a very misogynistic rabbit hole on top of general entitlement issues," warned one Reddit user.
Hoax About MSU Shooting Suspect Spreads Online
Viral claims identified the wrong man as the shooter, despite his attempts to prove his innocence online.
Egg shortages, vaccines and 5G: Why conspiracy theories are on the rise
A new conspiracy theory suggests that egg shortages are not due to highly contagious bird flu, but because egg yolk is a secret cure for COVID-19.
How America Lost Its Optimism
Newsweek polling finds that a significant number of Americans are more pessimistic about the future, which is impacting their mental health.
Matt Gaetz praises CNN for "changing"
"Today a serious host asked me serious questions about serious issues. It wasn't propaganda for either side," the Republican congressman tweeted.
Democrats Spending Fortune on Fake News in Campaign Final Stretch
Two of the most notable agitprop architects are long-time liberal hitman David Brock and former campaign digital staffer named Tara McGowan.
Fake news of Trump's death spreads on Twitter amid misinformation backlash
#TrumpIsDead trended on Twitter amid backlash over Elon Musk's "free speech" moderation policy and plan to offer "blue check" verification for a fee.
How China threatens the midterms
Disinformation campaigns linked to China are attempting to sow discord in the United States, researchers tell Newsweek.
News Media's Credibility Is at an All-time Low: Why Businesses Should Care
These are the same steps all businesses and business leaders should take to improve trust — both in our brands and ourselves. And it's a path forward so we can ultimately build a society that values honesty and integrity above all else.
Misleading Posts Peddle Russia's Ukraine Weapons 'Smuggling' Propaganda
A viral video has been used to perpetuate Russian disinformation and propaganda, but the "evidence" doesn't stand up to scrutiny, Newsweek Fact Check found.
Kyle Rittenhouse Creates Video Game Where You Can Shoot As Teenager
The proceeds from the video game, where uses shoot "fake news" turkeys, will go toward funding Rittenhouse's defamation lawsuits against the media.
Russian Official Ignores State TV's Nuclear War Threats: 'Fake News'
The Russian deputy foreign minister said Western countries try to "accuse Russia of playing some "rhetorical game" about its potential use of nuclear weapons."
Prince William and Kate Middleton False Break-Up Story Spreads
Prince William and Kate Middleton show no signs of separating and the unfounded gossip was originally published by mistake, Newsweek has been told.