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

Mikael Thalen

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Lloyd Austin conspiracy theories

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Conspiracy theorists think Bill Clinton visited the hospital to distract from Epstein docs

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Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘They seen 8-10-foot creatures’: Miami artist says aliens were teleporting and shape-shifting, accuses police of deleting phone pics

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Jim Gaffigan’s Golden Globes ‘Epstein’ joke divides conspiracy community

Right-wing users are spreading fake documents tying Jimmy Kimmel to Epstein

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Aaron Rodgers fans push doctored images tying Jimmy Kimmel to Epstein following unredacted document release

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‘She really needs to be exposed’: Why a mysterious ‘Jane Doe 107’ is being accused of delaying the Epstein files release

Steven Monacelli is an investigative journalist in Dallas, Texas. His reporting has been featured in Rolling Stone, the Daily Beast, Gizmodo, Texas Observer, Dallas Weekly, and more.

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Alex Jones and Elon Musk

EXCLUSIVE: As Musk invites Alex Jones back to X, advertiser opts out of pushing promos next to InfoWars host

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

TikTokers are asking why blue things aren't burning in Hawaii fries, claiming lasers involved

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‘Lasers don’t like the color blue’: Why an image of an unburnt umbrella is at the center of Hawaii wildfire conspiracies

Gabriele Di Donfrancesco is a Rome-based freelance journalist covering social media and culture. His works have been published in La Repubblica, Mashable Italia, and Rolling Stone, among others.

Gabriele Di Donfrancesco

A water company wants to put conspiracy theorists on trial for claiming its dam killed 15 people

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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Currency revaluation scams have found a new home on Etsy

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Unclick

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?

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

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