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FEMA, Russian disinformation, Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Helene, theGrio.com
October 24, 2024
Previous disinformation campaigns from Russia have harnessed debates about immigration, racism and the economy.
Kansas voters -- man with hands spread
November 1, 2022
Kansas voters are receiving misinformation via text message about where to vote just a week ahead of the 2022 midterm…
May 3, 2022
The midterm elections won't take place until November and misinformation targeting Black voters is expected to intensify in the coming…
Dr. Uché Blackstock and Nicki Minaj, theGrio.com
September 15, 2021
Dr. Uché Blackstock responds to vaccine misinformation spread by Nicki Minaj, as well as other concerns amplified by Hollywood figures.
September 2, 2021
Conservative Candace Owens was trending on Twitter after a private COVID testing service denied her service for spreading misinformation.
COVID-19 vaccine
March 15, 2021
A new study conducted by Brilliant Corners concludes Black Americans are less likely to get the COVID-19 vaccine due to…
February 12, 2021
A host of doctors are frantically working overtime on the invitation-only app to try to combat rampant misinformation about the…
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg And News Corp CEO Robert Thomson Debut Facebook News
February 9, 2021
Facebook to remove posts making false claims about COVID-19 vaccines. They promise to also educate people on the vaccine.
Trump thegrio.com
January 17, 2021
A new study has found that misinformation regarding election fraud has dropped 73 percent after several social media sites suspended…
November 25, 2020
The ultra-conservative Trump fave One America News Network broke YouTube rules with a clip boasting a "guaranteed cure" for COVID-19.
Donald Trump thegrio.com
November 4, 2020
The social media giants are pushing back against President Donald Trump and his constant spread of misinformation during the election.
Congo
April 1, 2019
Despite the deadly spread of Ebola through the African nation, there is a large group of people who believe that…