False claims about the hidden Plan B “pill” in pregnancy tests are resurfacing online. Here’s what you need to know.
False claims that the Plan B morning-after pill is hidden in over-the-counter pregnancy tests are resurfacing on social media. The…
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Debunking conspiracy theories as 2024 Election Day approaches
Debunking Conspiracy Theories Ahead of Election Day 2024 – CBS News Watch CBS News Disinformation is still spreading in the…
US intelligence agencies prepare for Election Day and potential threats
US intelligence agencies prepare for Election Day and potential threats – CBS News Watch CBS News The FBI says its…
FBI steps up security efforts ahead of Election Day
FBI steps up security efforts ahead of Election Day – CBS News Watch CBS News Law enforcement and intelligence agencies…
Political bias is more important than the truth among news consumers
Underscoring the challenges of combating misinformation, a new study released last month by Stanford University researchers suggests that partisan bias…
In Elon Musk’s “election integrity” community on X, false claims proliferate
Elon Musk’s political action committee created a group on its or downright manufactured. The “Election Integrity Community,” launched in late…
‘Black insurgent’ identified as white man from upstate New York
The identity of the MAGA influencer known as the “Black Insurrectionist” may have finally been revealed — and he is…
Fake election-related videos posted on social media
Fake Election-Related Videos Spread on Social Media – CBS News Watch CBS News A video circulating on social media purporting…
What’s behind America’s disinformation crisis?
What is behind the misinformation crisis in the United States? Watch CBS News The Federal Emergency Management Agency pushed back…
Fake hurricane videos go viral. Here’s how to spot old and fabricated images online.
As Hurricane Milton hit the west coast of Florida, dozens of misleading or AI-generated videos spread across social media, racking…