New research provides an explanation for why people engage in conspiracy theorizing, suggesting there could be good reasons ...

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Despite numerous court rulings and investigations finding no evidence of widespread voter fraud, Trump and his supporters ...

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Posts about baseless theories — ranging from celebrity involvement to secret government weapons — have racked up millions of views. Despite fact-checking efforts, researchers say conspiracies ...

When no satisfying explanation can be found, however, some people turn to conspiracy theories. Fueled by a historically contentious election in the U.S. and conflicts across Eastern Europe ...

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The pop star has begun teasing a major announcement early in 2025, and naturally, the BeyHive is already abuzz with theories about what it might be... even though it did get a bit delayed.

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