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Everyday I receive messages asking how to talk to a loved one who has fallen into harmful online conspiracy theories - from those about the pandemic and vaccines to ones
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What happens when an online conspiracy theory doesn’t come true? I’ve spoken to members of Stop the Steal groups, believers of QAnon - and their relatives after the inauguration. Some
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Two months later, Trump’s Presidency is ending. This live was before the loudest, unsubstantiated cries of rigged elections, Stop the Steal sprung up and conspiracy-inspired violence.Today I’ll be reporting across
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NEW Conspiracy theories ripped through the internet this year, destroying relationships and endangering lives - worlds apart from legitimate concerns.Here I reflect on their casualties and my year reporting
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NEW Conspiracy theories about vaccines injecting microchips and satanic paedophiles eating babies could come up at real - or virtual - Christmas dinner. Worlds apart from legitimate policy concerns.
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New I wrote for the i about the unique kind of abuse I get as the BBC’s specialist reporter, investigating online disinformation and covering the casualties of viral conspiracies.
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Exclusive I investigated how pictures of Patricia’s feet became antivaxx propaganda after it was mistakenly claimed she was injured in the Pfizer vaccine trial. Her illness had nothing to
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This week there’s been a worrying escalation in abuse I receive. I’ve also been compiling some of my most impactful reporting for an exciting award’s entry! Here are those highlights
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How can you talk to your relative whose been taken in by conspiracy theories this festive period? With lots of talk of Christmas - and Thanksgiving - I’ve received dozens
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NEW My updated report on @BBCNews at Ten about today’s Stop the Steal protests - born from an online movement inspired by viral, unsubstantiated claims about rigged US election.Beyond
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Vaccine conspiracy theories have been spreading online for months - but news about a possible vaccine has triggered yet more coronavirus disinformation on social media. What are big tech and
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NEW A behind-the-scenes look at my interview with Sebastian Shemirani - whose mum is a leader of Britain’s conspiracy community. I reflect on what it takes to report on
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