Moscow, Russia – Following the tragic attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall on 22 March, a wave of misinformation flooded social media platforms, sparking conspiracy theories about the perpetrators. Despite the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) claiming responsibility for the mass shooting, some users on platforms like 4chan and Instagram propagated alternative narratives. These theories … Read more
Washington DC, USA – Misinformation about birth control is rampant on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where influencers spread misleading claims and negative perceptions about hormonal contraception. These platforms are flooded with videos blaming weight gain on birth control pills, suggesting that some methods can lead to infertility, and sharing stories of depression … Read more
GAZA CITY, Palestine – The Gaza Strip is facing a humanitarian crisis with a surge in child deaths due to the lack of food, rising malnutrition, and the spread of disease, according to multiple United Nations agencies. This crisis comes after nearly 20 weeks into the conflict between Israel and Palestine, further exacerbating the already … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. — A police officer was fatally shot at a gas station in North Carolina, prompting phone alerts to be sent across the state as authorities searched for the suspect. The incident occurred at a gas station in Concord, where an officer was shot and killed. The suspect fled the scene, leading to a … Read more