People who rely on social media for information about coronavirus are more likely to believe conspiracy theories and go outside with symptoms or breach lockdown rules, a new study revealed today. Research published by the Psychological Medicine journal found that 60 per of people who believe that Covid-19 was directly linked to the world’s growing … Read more
Coronavirus cranks hurl abuse at 5G staff over bizarre conspiracy theories claiming the technology has links to the pandemic Openreach recorded 68 incidents of verbal and physical abuse since 1 April That compares with just 42 such incidents across the whole of 2019 The company said that attacks on staff have escalated amid the Covid-19 … Read more
Wild theorists are claiming that Kim Jong Un has a body double after the North Korean leader made his first public appearance following weeks of rumours that he had died. State media broadcast images of Kim at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a fertiliser plant on the outskirts of Pyongyang on Friday, his first appearance since … Read more
Wild theorists are claiming that Kim Jong Un has a body double after the North Korean leader made his first public appearance following weeks of rumours that he had died. State media broadcast images of Kim at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a fertiliser plant on the outskirts of Pyongyang on Friday, his first appearance since … Read more
Anti-vaxxers have already started to peddle misinformation about coronavirus vaccines before one even exists, potentially eroding confidence in what could be humanity’s best chance to defeat the virus. In recent weeks, vaccine opponents have made several unsubstantiated claims, including allegations that vaccine trials will be dangerously rushed or that Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious … Read more
A US Army reservist at the center of an unfounded online conspiracy theory that identifies her as ‘patient zero’ of COVID-19 and claims she brought it to Wuhan has said she’s now living in fear for her life. Maatje Benassi and her husband Matt described the ‘nightmare’ of the ordeal to CNN, as the theory … Read more
SHUT THE F**K UP, PRESIDENT TRUMP. Seriously. Throughout this coronavirus crisis, the leader of the free world has turned the daily White House task force briefing into a rambling two-hour self-promoting rally. He’s devoted large chunks of them to trashing the media, attacking political opponents, telling us how great he is, and re-writing history as … Read more
When tens of thousands worldwide are dead or dying and many thousands more are doomed, it’s an odd thing to boast about. But when the flagship Hermès store in the Chinese city of Guangzhou reopened after a two-month coronavirus lockdown last weekend, it took a staggering $2.7 million — the highest one day earnings by … Read more
Senior British academics share coronavirus conspiracy theories online – including speculation it was a biological weapon British academics have shared conspiracy theories about the coronavirus online Organisation for Propaganda Studies tweeted interview ‘Is Coronavirus New 9/11?’ in which Dr Piers Robinson called Covid-19 a ‘low fatality virus’ Academics include Profs Tim Hayward and Mark Crispin … Read more
Since Villanelle pulled that trigger on her nemesis-turned-lover and left her bleeding on the ground amidst Roman ruins, fans have been desperate to find out if Eve Polastri survived the gunshot. And the wait is nearly over, with the first episode of the third series of the acclaimed spy thriller landing on BBC iPlayer on Easter … Read more