In a landmark legal ruling, Queensland Police face substantial penalties after preventing a registered medical marijuana patient from using his prescribed treatment during a vehicle search, raising crucial questions about patient rights and law enforcemen
Comedian Rob Schneider faces intense backlash after making unsubstantiated allegations about children's hospitals in a controversial social media post that's been condemned by medical professionals.
An Australian newspaper's stunning reversal after publishing misinformation from former Fox News host Pete Hegseth sparks global debate about media responsibility and Pentagon reporting rules.
A coordinated network of pro-Trump influencers is amplifying baseless claims about Antifa involvement in recent protests, creating dangerous divisions ahead of the US election.
Former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton has been compelled to deny false reports of his death after a malicious online rumour sparked widespread concern among fans and the boxing community.
Conservative social media personalities face backlash after spreading baseless claims linking anti-fascist groups to Sydney shopping centre attack that left six dead.
New research exposes stark divide in immigration perception, with GB News audiences significantly more likely to believe net migration is rising despite official figures showing decline.
A British man alleges Turkish medical staff attempted to harvest his father's organs before he was clinically dead, sparking an international medical ethics scandal and Foreign Office investigation.
California Governor Gavin Newsom launches blistering critique against podcast giant Joe Rogan, accusing him of dangerous COVID-19 misinformation in escalating political feud.
Groundbreaking research exposes critical gap in digital literacy as over half of secondary students struggle to identify AI-generated misinformation, raising alarms about online safety.
A heartwarming story about an Olive Garden waitress receiving a huge tip from a grieving customer turned out to be an elaborate fake that went viral across social media platforms.
California Governor Gavin Newsom challenges Joe Rogan's controversial podcast platform during explosive interview, defending scientific consensus while advocating for dialogue across political divides.
Music icon Neil Young removes his entire catalogue from Spotify in dramatic protest against COVID-19 misinformation spread on Joe Rogan's podcast, sparking industry-wide debate about platform responsibility.
Decades ago, the fledgling United Nations attempted to curb mass-scale misinformation. As today's digital landscape proves, ignoring that warning has come at a devastating cost to global stability.
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces widespread condemnation after claiming certain chemicals can cause autism, with medical experts and fact-checkers debunking his controversial statements.
Pete Hegseth and Charlie Kirk face mounting criticism after promoting baseless conspiracy theories about government 'dragnets' targeting Trump supporters, with legal experts dismissing their claims as dangerous misinformation.
Fox News presenter Jesse Watters faces widespread condemnation after promoting a debunked online rumour linking Antifa to the Mexican Mafia in a segment that critics label dangerous misinformation.
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Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell pledges to challenge Big Tech on AI safety and misinformation in exclusive Mirror interview, promising Labour will prioritise public protection over corporate interests.
New CDC report reveals dangerous combination of persistent vaccine misinformation and practical access issues continues to undermine COVID-19 vaccination efforts across America.
Aloma Shemirani's heartbreaking story reveals how online conspiracy theories led her to refuse conventional cancer treatment, with her family now warning others about medical misinformation dangers.
The former First Daughter delivered a powerful speech at MAHA's Global Health Conference, criticising vaccine misinformation and urging stronger public health measures.
Fact-checkers expose false claims about National Guard deployment to Portland as experts warn of escalating political misinformation ahead of elections.
World-renowned primatologist Dame Jane Goodall is alive and well despite viral death rumours circulating on social media. The 90-year-old conservation icon continues her vital environmental work.
Larry Sanger reveals explosive allegations that intelligence agencies manipulated Wikipedia content on sensitive political subjects including the Iraq War and global terrorism.
Major technology companies including Meta and Google are considering abandoning efforts to combat misinformation in Australia, citing unsustainable costs and regulatory burdens under new laws.
Former President Donald Trump amplifies Dr Mehmet Oz's disputed theory linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism, drawing sharp criticism from medical experts who warn of public health risks.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Cambridge reveals a surprising link between intellectual arrogance and belief in conspiracy theories, challenging common assumptions about gullibility.
Leading autism researcher Dr. Alycia Halladay dismisses Donald Trump's recent assertions linking Tylenol to autism as scientifically unfounded, warning such statements risk public health misinformation.
A bizarre technical error on TikTok, which made users appear to 'vanish', ignited a viral 'Rapture' conspiracy theory, revealing the platform's power to fuel modern-day digital myths.