Conspiracy theories are all over social media. For some, that's as far as they go. But for reporter Zach Mack, conspiracy theories have infiltrated his family. After Mack's father became obsessed with conspiracy thinking, family relationships began to fray. Today…[Continue Reading...]
In an era of rampant misinformation and conspiracy theories amplified by social media, one of the most devastating consequences is the strain on personal relationships. Family members are left bewildered by the changes in loved ones, and some turn to…[Continue Reading...]
Ryan Carey had no idea that his seemingly normal upbringing in a sleepy suburb about an hour from Melbourne was anything but typical. His parents were members of a notorious and secretive Pentecostal cult-like church that preached doomsday prophecies and…[Continue Reading...]
A woman accused of defrauding hundreds of thousands of dollars from Australians by performing "curse removals" and "spiritual cleanings" will remain behind bars over fears she could flee the country. Maria Williams was stopped at Sydney Airport with a one-way…[Continue Reading...]
A former performer for a global dance troupe touring New Zealand has likened the organisation’s business model to “human trafficking” with dancers’ passports taken and little pay for punishing hours. New York-based Shen Yun, which has live performances at the…[Continue Reading...]
Europol has issued a stark warning about the rise of “extremely violent” online cults that exploit and manipulate children, luring them into abuse, criminal acts, and even self-harm. The phenomenon of violent online exploitation pressuring young people to join cult…[Continue Reading...]
Former Ashkenazi chief rabbi Yona Metzger is being investigated by police after he was accused of molesting a boy under 16 years old, authorities said Tuesday, in the latest criminal allegation to embroil the disgraced religious leader. Metzger was called…[Continue Reading...]
The research, carried out by the Pears Foundation, also found that 11-18-year-olds have less trust in the government than they do in social media influencers. The foundation surveyed 2,349 young people and 448 school staff in May/June 2024 to find…[Continue Reading...]
Several years ago, you wouldn't have known what QAnon was unless you spent a lot of time reading through comments on Twitter or frequented internet chat rooms. Now, with prominent Q adherents making headlines for storming the U.S. Capitol and…[Continue Reading...]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, but his connections to Scientologist law firm Wisner Baum has sparked concern. Michael Baum and Brent Wisner – who lead the law company –…[Continue Reading...]
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