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Does Putin have something to do with the attacks? A sinister theory is circulating in Berlin
derwesten.de/politik/putin-aschaffenburg-mannheim-magdeburg-muenchen-id301375608.html
Quick Glance: Investigating Putin's Influence on Recent Violent Acts
- There is a growing discussion in Berlin about whether Putin's intelligence circles are linked to the recent violent incidents in Aschaffenburg and Munich.
- Security authorities are investigating various angles, as the increase in such acts before elections raises suspicions.
- Experts point to potential evidence that Russia aims to influence nationalist parties and has previously staged attacks to manipulate public opinion.
- At the same time, the possibility of a 'copycat effect' is considered, where perpetrators may have been inspired by earlier attacks.
Semafor Feb 11
Fake, viral conspiracies on X overrun US politics: As media fragments, the space for outrageous conspiracy theories and smear tactics to run unchecked grows.
semafor.com/article/02/11/2025/fake-viral-conspiracies-on-x-stump-politicians-media
Republicans Confirm Anti-Vax Conspiracy Theorist to Run Nation’s Health Systems: Republicans have confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead Health and Human ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/rfk-jr-confirmed-secretary-health-human-services-1235265485/
Quick Glance: Senate Confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary
- The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services with a vote of 52-48.
- Kennedy will oversee key health agencies with a trillion-dollar budget and face scrutiny over his past vaccine skepticism.
- Concerns were raised regarding his promotion of health misinformation and views on abortion during the confirmation process.
- Despite opposition from Democrats, several Republicans supported his nomination, leading to his confirmation.
FBI uncovers thousands of secret JFK assassination files after Trump order - as task force head says she believes there were 'two shooters'
news.sky.com/story/fbi-uncovers-thousands-of-secret-jfk-assassination-files-after-trump-order-13307613
Quick Glance: FBI Discovers Thousands of Secret JFK Files Post-Trump Order
- The FBI has located 2,400 previously lost files related to President John F. Kennedy's assassination.
- This follows an executive order from Donald Trump mandating the declassification of all documents from 1963.
- Anna Paulina Luna, head of a new task force, suggested that there may have been 'two shooters' involved.
- The newly discovered documents have been sent to the National Archives for further declassification.
Analysis | Musk accused Reuters of ‘social deception.’ The deception was his.: Trump’s DOGE chief sees government corruption everywhere but in the mirror.
washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/02/15/musk-doge-deception-reuters/
How each senator voted on the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nomination: The US Senate on Thursday voted to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the secretary of the ...
cnn.com/2025/02/13/politics/robert-kennedy-senate-vote-dg/
Revenge of the Covid Conspiracy Theorists: After years of GOP attacks on US health agencies, Trump appointees are poised to bring Covid-19 conspiracies to their ...
wired.com/story/revenge-of-the-covid-conspiracy-theorists/
How conspiracy theories are spreading through UK schools: With the proliferation of disinformation and conspiracy theories, the online world can be a confusing ...
channel4.com/news/how-conspiracy-theories-are-spreading-through-uk-schools
OCCRP Feb 13
Why are people like @elonmusk and @shellenberger trying so hard to discredit anti-corruption investigative reporting? Meet @MikeBenzCyber , an ex alt-right content creator who has ... Show more
How Elon Musk boosted false USAID conspiracy theories to shut down global aid: Musk drove fringe viewpoints on USAID into the mainstream on X as the Trump ...
cnbc.com/2025/02/07/how-elon-musk-boosted-false-usaid-conspiracy-theories-to-shut-down-global-aid.html
Quick Glance: Ivanka Trump's USAID Funding for White House Event Exposed
- Ivanka Trump utilized over $11,000 from USAID to purchase recording equipment for a White House event.
- This revelation arises amid scrutiny of USAID's funding, with discussions of budget cuts and a potential agency shutdown.
- The Trump administration aims to eliminate diversity programs, labeling several USAID expenditures as wasteful.
- Critics, including Democrats, argue that dismantling USAID poses significant risks to national security and humanitarian efforts.
Trump Orders Halt to Aid to South Africa, Claiming Mistreatment of White Landowners
nytimes.com/2025/02/07/us/politics/trump-south-africa-aid-white-landowners.html
Inside the Anti-Democratic Movement That Restored Trump to Power: An excerpt from “Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy” lifts ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/money-lies-god-book-trump-anti-democratic-movement-1235269102/
NPR's "Alternate Realities": A father's conspiracy theories, a son's 1-year quest to bring him back.
npr.org/2025/02/14/g-s1-48198/nprs-alternate-realities-a-fathers-conspiracy-theories-a-sons-1-year-quest-to-bring-him-back
Kash Patel Says He Never Promoted QAnon. Here Are All The Times He Did: Kash Patel helped keep the QAnon movement alive on Truth Social, interacting with Q ...
wired.com/story/kash-patel-qanon/
Democratic leaders from the House and Senate introduced the "Stop the Steal" Act, which aims to curtail the accessibility of Elon Musk's DOGE to the ... Show more
Republicans, neutered by Elon Musk, remake Congress into a disinformation depot: Do taxpayers need to pay 218 full-time GOP representatives whose only job is ...
salon.com/2025/02/13/musk-took-all-their-power-so-remake-congress-into-a-ministry-of-disinformation/
Kash Patel’s Political-Persecution Fantasies: Tess Owen on how Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s nominee for F.B.I. director, whitewashed the January 6th violence and ...
newyorker.com/news/the-lede/kash-patels-political-persecution-fantasies
Quick Glance: Patel Aims for FBI Reform and Trust Restoration
- Kash Patel, Trump's nominee to lead the FBI, emphasizes the need for transparency and due process to restore public trust.
- Patel faces critical questioning from senators regarding his loyalty and plans for overhauling the FBI.
- He intends to reform the FBI headquarters and enhance collaboration with local law enforcement while keeping prosecutorial decisions free from political influence.
- Patel's close ties to Trump raise concerns about the FBI's independence among some Democrats.
What a wild conspiracy theory about Politico tells us about how Trump governs: Twitter is real life now.
vox.com/elon-musk/398699/conspiracy-theory-trump-elon-musk-politico-bbc-ap-usaid-subscription-million
Quick Glance: Trump Spreads False Claims on Payments to Politico
- President Trump repeated unfounded claims about billions given to 'fake news' media, citing Politico as receiving $8 million.
- This claim misrepresents the federal spending on Politico subscriptions, which totaled over $8 million in 2024.
- Politico's editor stated that the company has never benefited from government programs or subsidies in its 18-year history.
- Criticism of USAID's spending is portrayed by Musk and the White House as wasteful, as the agency faces funding cuts.
Trump Extends Election Denial To His 2024 Victory In Bonkers Chat With Fox: The president couldn't even accept a win without casting doubt in a bizarre exchange ...
huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-bret-baier-super-bowl-75-million-votes_n_67ab7681e4b0b904f1e2805f
Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland are targets of abuse and conspiracy theories, report says
thestar.com/politics/federal/mark-carney-and-chrystia-freeland-are-targets-of-abuse-and-conspiracy-theories-report-says/article_65ba2c84-e012-11ef-a97b-17c6057d694c.html
NFL Refs Association Blasts 'Insulting' Conspiracy Theories About Integrity of Games
bleacherreport.com/articles/10153545-nfl-refs-association-blasts-insulting-conspiracy-theories-about-integrity-of-games
MSNBC.com Feb 04
Jan. 6 conspiracy theory promoter named to a top State Department job: Darren Beattie, who's claimed the FBI was responsible for the 2021 attack on the Capitol ...
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/jan-6-conspiracy-theory-promoter-named-top-state-department-job-rcna190497
Trump Amplifies Conspiracy Over U.S. Payments to Politico: President Trump spread unfounded claims that the government had paid Politico and other news media ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/06/business/trump-politico-usaid-spending-conspiracy.html
Trump health pick Kennedy under attack for vaccine views in contentious Senate hearing
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NFL referees forced to respond to Kansas City Chiefs 'conspiracy theories' about bias
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nfl-referees-forced-respond-kansas-city-chiefs-conspiracy-theories-bia-rcna190774
‘Doing this to ourselves’: misinformation threat is local, Australian Electoral Commission warns
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jan/31/doing-this-to-ourselves-misinformation-threat-is-local-australian-electoral-commission-warns
Officials' Calls Against Both Teams Make Big Impact In 1st Quarter Of The Super Bowl
huffpost.com/entry/super-bowl-officiating_n_67a94c7be4b0d2bb0b1f62c3
The Senate Must Reject RFK Jr. for the Sake of America’s Health: As aptly stated in a public letter signed by over 700 health professionals and scientists ...
commondreams.org/opinion/senate-reject-rfk-jr
Welcome to the dark ages, where the stakes have never been higher: From the University of Auckland - Opinion: The appointment of conspiracy theorist RFK Jr as US ...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/02/04/welcome-to-the-dark-ages-where-the-stakes-have-never-been-higher/
Trump Calls for ‘60 Minutes’ and CBS to Be ‘Terminated’: A right-wing conspiracy theory falsely claimed media outlets took millions from USAID this week ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-calls-for-60-minutes-to-be-terminated-and-tries-to-rope-cbs-into-politico-conspiracy-theory/
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White House says it will cancel $8 million in Politico subscriptions after a false right-wing conspiracy theory spreads
cnn.com/2025/02/05/media/politico-usaid-subscription-government/
NFL Refs Exec Rips 'Conspiracy Theories' of Collusion, Rigged Games: It's the Super Bowl story that won't go away.
si.com/nfl/nfl-refs-exec-rips-conspiracy-theories-collusion-rigged-games
Chiefs Owner Calls Referee Conspiracy Theories 'Excuses' for Team's Success: Clark Hunt was not shy about pushing back on the conspiracy narrative surrounding ...
si.com/nfl/chiefs-owner-calls-referee-conspiracy-theories-excuses-for-teams-success
2025 Super Bowl: Chiefs' Travis Kelce asks reporters why they lean into the 'whole ref thing'
cbssports.com/nfl/news/2025-super-bowl-chiefs-travis-kelce-asks-reporters-why-they-lean-into-the-whole-ref-thing/
OPINION | Why Republicans should reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination: Kennedy’s penchant for embracing conspiracy theories threatens to erode trust in ...
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Trump administration taps controversial conservative journalist for top job: Darren Beattie is the acting under secretary in a top State Department role.
abcnews.go.com/US/trump-administration-taps-controversial-conservative-journalist-top-job/story
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his previous statements about the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. The questions came during RFK Jr ... Show more
Kash Patel opens the doors of the FBI to the QAnon movement: The new head of the US Secret Service supports the narrative of a satanic Deep State to do battle ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000254676/kash-patel-oeffnet-der-qanon-bewegung-die-tueren-des-fbi
The Super Bowl logo conspiracy theory is roaring back to life with the 2025 Chiefs vs. Eagles matchup. Here’s why
fastcompany.com/91267654/super-bowl-logo-2025-game-colors-chiefs-eagles-conspiracy-theory
'QAnon Shaman' Makes Yikes-Inducing Comment After Trump Pardon For Jan. 6: Jacob Chansley thanked the president for the clemency before his troubling declaration ...
huffpost.com/entry/qanon-shaman-jacob-chansley-motha-fuking-guns-trump-pardon_n_6790fa54e4b0b81b067d9a76
What are the main conspiracy theories about JFK's assassination?: Sky News looks at the official story surrounding the former president's assassination ...
news.sky.com/story/what-are-the-main-conspiracy-theories-about-jfks-assassination-13295641
Quick Glance: Trump Releases All Documents on Kennedy Assassination
- U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the full release of classified documents regarding the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
- He emphasized that this is in the national interest and that all records will be published without redactions.
- Documents relating to the assassinations of Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King have also been released.
- Trump's decision may be seen as a gesture of support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is known for endorsing conspiracy theories surrounding these events.
Trump orders release of last JFK files: The majority is already public - | now Trump has ordered the release of the last files on the Kennedy assassination - | ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/trump-freigabe-akten-kennedy-100.html
Quick Glance: Trump Launches Offensive Against Health Services
- Robert Kennedy's Senate hearing to lead the HHS starts next week, yet Trump is already aggressively attacking public health.
- Critics argue Kennedy's rhetoric on healthy eating serves as a facade for his hostile stance on preventive health measures.
- Trump has imposed restrictions on the NIH and removed information about women's reproductive rights, aligning with Kennedy's anti-health agenda.
- These actions could severely limit access to basic healthcare for millions, while Trump and Musk plan significant cuts to Medicaid and Veterans Affairs.
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On 29 October 2029, devastating floods hit the Spanish city of Valencia ... Show more
The Documentary Podcast - BBC Trending: Were Valencia's floods engineered weather? - BBC Sounds
The Documentary Podcast - BBC Trending: Were Valencia's floods engineered weather? - BBC Sounds
‘Growing suspicions’ about Djokovic called out: Novak Djokovic simply cannot shake the conspiracy theories that hounded him at the Australian Open.
news.com.au/sport/tennis/australian-open/growing-suspicions-about-novak-djokovic-called-out-in-explosive-report/news-story/072208bf31dda2ac5f8db2aa40a39685
Elon Musk: The richest man in the world - and what goes on in his head: Elon Musk went from being an Obama fan to a Trump crony and conspiracy theorist ...
handelsblatt.com/technik/it-internet/elon-musk-der-reichste-mann-der-welt-und-was-in-seinem-kopf-passiert/100100520.html
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Elon Musk appears to make fascist salute at Trump inauguration rally: Musk, who raised his right arm in a salute while speaking at the official rally following ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-01-20/ty-article/.premium/elon-musk-appears-to-make-fascist-salute-at-trump-inauguration-rally/00000194-8563-d83f-a597-bff78b4e0000
Study: Young people and TikTok users particularly susceptible to disinformation: Conspiracy theories and foreign propaganda are particularly widespread among the ...
zeit.de/digital/internet/2025-01/studie-desinformation-tiktok-junge-menschen
Alice Weidel and Elon Musk spoke to each other on X for 75 minutes. There were many crude statements, false claims and allusions to conspiracy theories ... Show more
Quick Glance: AfD Congress: Weidel Advocates Remigration and Attacks CDU
- The AfD celebrated a successful congress in Riesa, where Alice Weidel was elected as the chancellor candidate.
- Weidel sharply criticized leftist protesters and called for firm remigration policies while positioning the party against the CDU.
- The party plans to restructure the Young Alternative to manage radical tendencies and reduce scrutiny from the domestic intelligence service.
- Delegates voted to include the term 'remigration' in their election program, indicating a significant shift in party politics.
Edgar Maddison Welch, the man behind the 2016 “Pizzagate” conspiracy theory attack, has died after a confrontation with police.
'Pizzagate' Gunman Killed By Police In North Carolina After Traffic Stop: Edgar Maddison Welch was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by officers in Kannapolis.
huffpost.com/entry/pizzagate-shooter-dead_n_6780c595e4b0be49fa7dce9e
Quick Glance: Pizzagate Shooter Dies After Police Shooting in Charlotte
- Edgar Maddison Welch, known as the Pizzagate shooter, was shot by police during an incident in Kannapolis.
- In 2016, he brandished a weapon in a Washington, D.C. restaurant while chasing a fabricated child sex ring.
- During a traffic stop, Welch was identified as a wanted felon and drew a firearm, leading to an exchange of gunfire with officers.
- He succumbed to his injuries two days later in the hospital, as the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation conducts an inquiry.
Lawyer who represented Jan. 6 defendants made interim D.C. U.S. attorney: Ed Martin, who led “Stop the Steal” effort, began filing motions to dismiss Jan ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/01/21/ed-martin-jan-6-lawyer-dc-us-attorney/
10 January 6 rioters from Iowa cleared by Trump in mass pardon: All Iowans charged in relation to the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol have received pardons or ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2025/01/21/trump-pardons-january-6-prisoners-include-10-iowans-capitol-riot/77675715007/
Trump signs executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship: The executive order is expected to face an immediate challenge.
axios.com/2025/01/21/trump-birthright-citizenship-14th-amendment
This VW Bus Survived the L.A. Wildfires. Now, It's Fueling a Conspiracy Theory: Conspiracy theorists claim blue objects that make it through infernos ...
roadandtrack.com/news/a63455719/volkswagen-bus-los-angeles-california-wildfire-conspiracy-theory/
It started in Thailand: how Elon Musk became a troll: The billionaire's campaigns for right-wing extremists are at the provisional end of a long development ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/So-wurde-Elon-Musk-zum-Troll-article25469048.html
As fires ravage the LA region, so too are conspiracy theories and misinformation: Let us help you separate fact from fiction.
laist.com/news/la-region-so-too-are-conspiracy-theories-and-misinformation
'Pizzagate' gunman killed by police during traffic stop in North Carolina
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Elon Musk's X boots reporter from site after she debunks bizarre conspiracy theory claiming mogul uses burner account
nypost.com/2025/01/06/tech/elon-musks-x-boots-reporter-from-site-after-she-debunks-bizarre-conspiracy-theory-claiming-mogul-uses-burner-account/
Supporters of South Korea's Yoon adopt 'Stop the Steal', hope Trump will help: Yoon's defence of his actions has had similarities to Trump's political rhetoric ...
reuters.com/world/supporters-south-koreas-yoon-adopt-stop-steal-hope-trump-will-help-2025-01-03/
Marjorie Taylor Greene called out for belief that vaccines cause Autism: Marjorie Taylor Greene called out for belief that vaccines cause Autism
salon.com/2024/12/16/marjorie-taylor-greene-called-out-for-belief-that-vaccines-cause-autism/
Assassination attempt on top Russian military officer: Why Igor Kirillov became a target of Ukraine
spiegel.de/ausland/russlands-krieg-gegen-die-ukraine-warum-kiews-geheimdienst-generalleutnant-igor-kirillow-toetete-a-de8786cd-a139-453c-9272-75c33d44195b
Paid articlePaywallQuick Glance: Lieutenant General Kirillow Killed in Moscow Explosion
- Lieutenant General Igor Kirillow, head of the NBC protection troops, was killed in an explosion in Moscow.
- The blast occurred on Ryazansky Prospekt, targeting Kirillow and his assistant.
- Kirillow was on international sanctions lists for his involvement with chemical weapons in Ukraine.
- He had recently been charged in absentia for the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine.
Right-wing conspiracy theories are having a bad day: FBI at the Capitol riot? Nope. Joe Biden taking a bribe? Even more nope. New evidence that emerged Thursday ...
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McCabe ‘not surprised at all’ by watchdog report on FBI, Jan. 6 riots: Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe was “not surprised at all” by the findings of a ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5039677-mccabe-not-surprised-at-all-by-watchdog-report-on-fbi-jan-6-riots/
Quick Glance: No Evidence of FBI Involvement in Capitol Attack
- An independent investigation found no evidence that federal agents incited the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
- The Justice Department report confirmed that no FBI informants were present among the rioters or encouraged illegal actions.
- Although 26 informants were in Washington, they were not directed by FBI field offices to participate in the assault.
- The investigation revealed that while the FBI took significant measures prior to January 6, they lacked critical intelligence about potential activities.
Angry questions in Germany after Christmas market attack: The suspect had been assessed by German police earlier but was not deemed to be a risk ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/angry-questions-in-germany-after-christmas-market-attack
Tentativa de assassínio de um militar russo de topo: porque é que Igor Kirillov se tornou um alvo da Ucrânia
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-warum-kiews-geheimdienst-generalleutnant-igor-kirillow-toetete-a-de8786cd-a139-453c-9272-75c33d44195b
Paid articlePaywallQuick Glance: General Kirillow's Death: SBU Claims Responsibility
- Lieutenant General Igor Kirillow, head of Russia's ABC protection troops, was killed in an explosion from a bomb attached to an electric scooter in Moscow.
- The Ukrainian intelligence agency SBU claimed the attack as a special operation against Kirillow, who was blamed for using chemical weapons against Ukraine.
- Details of the explosion suggest approximately 300 grams of explosives were used, detonated via a mobile signal.
- There have been previous attacks on high-ranking military officials in Russia, often attributed to Ukrainian intelligence.
Judge rejects The Onion's purchase of Alex Jones's Infowars: Judge Christopher Lopez ruled that an auction for Infowars did not result in the best bids possible.
bbc.com/news/articles/c20w1qnewjjo
Quick Glance: Judge Denies The Onion's Infowars Acquisition Attempt
- A federal bankruptcy judge rejected The Onion's bid for Alex Jones' Infowars, deeming the auction process flawed.
- The judge pointed out issues with transparency and competition, which prevented maximizing value for creditors.
- Jones is allowed to continue his show under the Infowars name, while families affected by his actions remain committed to holding him accountable.
- The decision returns negotiations over the sale of Infowars to the drawing board, with the judge requesting a plan to increase the sale's value within 30 days.
Nobel Prize winner against Kennedy as US Secretary of Health and Human Services: They see him as a "danger" to the population: dozens of Nobel Prize winners are ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/uswahl/nobelpreistraeger-gegen-kenendy-100.html
Quick Glance: Scientists Raise Alarm Over Robert Kennedy Jr.
- Over 75 Nobel laureates express concerns regarding Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the future US Secretary of Health.
- They criticize his lack of qualifications and warn of his anti-science positions.
- Kennedy, an outspoken vaccine opponent, could jeopardize healthcare and weaken the USA's leadership in research.
- His nomination still requires Senate confirmation.
Diljit Dosanjh has often been targeted for his affirmation of Punjab. Lately, some ‘conspiracy theories’ circulated after he missed India’s flag from his tweet ... Show more
Why did Diljit Dosanjh mis-spelled Punjab as Pak’s Panjab? Singer addresses conspiracy theories
Why did Diljit Dosanjh mis-spelled Punjab as Pak’s Panjab? Singer addresses conspiracy theories
'Marge Simpson' painting discovered on ancient Egyptian tomb goes viral
euronews.com/culture/2024/12/13/marge-simpson-painting-discovered-on-ancient-egyptian-tomb-goes-viral
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