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Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

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Conspiracy theorists think this photo shows Katy Perry ‘grooming’ a young Mark Zuckerberg

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

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The U.S. power grid is under attack—why are white nationalists cheering it on?

Mike Rothschild is a writer who specializes in researching and debunking conspiracy theories and fringe beliefs. He also writes about politics, history, and breaking news.

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QAnon’s plans to seize control of the 2024 election failed spectacularly

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EXCLUSIVE: Anti-vax dating site that let people advertise ‘mRNA FREE’ semen left all its user data exposed

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QAnon promoters are faking signs of support for the conspiracy theory on Trump’s Truth Social

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QAnon believers think they saw many dead celebs at the JFK Jr. rally

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