Are conspiracy theories popular because of their creativity? A new study suggests that certain common elements present in conspiracy theory narratives might help explain the successful spread of these beliefs. Publishing their work in the Journal of Creative Behavior, researchers…[Continue Reading...]
Survivors of alleged childhood abuse inside the People of Praise, a secretive Christian sect that counts Amy Coney Barrett as a member, are voicing concerns that the supreme court justice’s father, who was recently promoted to a new role, may…[Continue Reading...]
Three people were killed in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, on Sunday night signalling a resurgence of cult-related violence in the area. Recall that during the last yuletide season in Benin, a violent cult war between members of…[Continue Reading...]
Sandra Rogers-Hare and Cassidy Arkin are the mother-daughter duo behind Paramount+’s new docuseries, Born in Synanon. Rather than sensationalize the story of the cult known as Synanon, the series challenges viewers to reflect on what really went wrong in hopes…[Continue Reading...]
Raised in a strict Jehovah's Witness community, Kezia Whitton's childhood was stolen when she was sexually abused by someone she should have been able to trust. But despite its promises to the child abuse royal commission, the church did nothing…[Continue Reading...]
Well, this Super Bowl conspiracy theory is officially over. The Chiefs’ AFC Championship game victory over the Ravens ended any validity to a theory that the Super Bowl LVIII logo had been revealing what teams would make the NFL’s championship…[Continue Reading...]
On U.S. social media, false and harmful posts from connections shilling the dubious products of multi-level marketing (MLM) companies have become inescapable. Why it matters: Trust in media is descending to unprecedented depths — and social media increasingly is media.…[Continue Reading...]
Danny Masterson's estranged wife Bijou Phillips was seem partying in LA just weeks after quitting scientology and days after her husband's bail request was denied, 'because he has no wife to go home to'. Phillips, 43, sported a skimpy black…[Continue Reading...]
Lunchtime at the Crown Inn near Stonor in Oxfordshire and the pub looks busy enough. Indeed there is a gathering of young people here — but nobody is sitting at the polished wooden bar, and there are no beer barrels…[Continue Reading...]
Leah Remini has enjoyed a strong career in Hollywood. However, in the latest years, Remini is constantly in the headlines for "exposing" Scientology, revealing what her experience was like, and what others faced. Remini has revealed lots of information, including…[Continue Reading...]
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