A former Mormon has lifted the lid on how the cult-like religion played a role in the 'extremely traumatic' kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart. Beth Magnetic, who was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for 'nearly…[Continue Reading...]
Thinking you’re making a new friend and then finding out you’re being scammed? Oh, no! But that’s exactly what happened to a woman named Dani and she was nice enough to share her story on TikTok. “The Amway scam is…[Continue Reading...]
Most of the people I saw walking downtown wore the uniform of the Church of Scientology. Their spiritual world headquarters is two blocks away down Fort Harrison Avenue. Most of the vacancies here are in buildings owned by the church…[Continue Reading...]
A child rights organisation and some religious groups have implored the government to clamp down on apostolic sects that force their members to shun medical care. The call comes after a recent outbreak of measles and mumps claimed the lives…[Continue Reading...]
After turning down her TV comeback that would have been on Love Island: All Stars Season 1 because of her ex Tom Clare, fans were wondering what Samie Eilish was going to do next. Tons of former islanders have gone…[Continue Reading...]
Once upon a time, the idea of humans exploring space was relegated strictly to the realm of science fiction. That changed, however, in the mid-20th century when a group of pioneering young scientists began developing rockets and technology that would…[Continue Reading...]
Donations for a documentary on Australasia's first cult awareness conference in Christchurch this year have reached more than half of the directors’ target in just two days. Christchurch film-makers Robyn Jordaan and Caleb MacDonald are crowdfunding to create a documentary…[Continue Reading...]
Emrhys Cooper has revealed his family was “sucked in by cults”. The 39-year-old actor, who plays the fitness buff Rowan Cunliffe in ‘Coronation Street’, has admitted his family were indoctrinated by cults and phoney health experts during his childhood. Speaking…[Continue Reading...]
Pioneered by digital literacy experts, the "Sift" strategy is a technique for spotting fake news and misleading social media posts, says Amanda Ruggeri. It's no secret that misinformation is rampant on social media. And it's even more so in some…[Continue Reading...]
Brooke Shields shows up for her friends ― even when the invite is confusing. The “Blue Lagoon” star was flattered when Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes invited her to their 2006 wedding in Italy, despite the groom’s infamous tirade against…[Continue Reading...]
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