New psychological research examines why so many are prone to believe in conspiracy theories — and the reasons are more complex than you might expect. “Conspiracy theorists are not all likely to be simple-minded, mentally unwell folks — a portrait which is routinely painted in popular culture,” said Shauna Bowes, a clinical psychology doctoral student … Read more
Damar Hamlin’s rep came out firing after conspiracy theorists. Hamlin, a Bills defensive back, suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field during the Bills’ Week 17 game against the Bengals last season. Since he has made a full recovery, and even been cleared to return to the field, there have been a number of … Read more
Don’t ever label this man the “Master of Disguise.” Sir Karl Jenkins — a Welsh composer whose music was performed at King Charles III’s coronation on Saturday — is dispelling rumors that he was Meghan Markle “in disguise” at the lavish event. A viral conspiracy theory was spawned at the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on … Read more
Actor Woody Harrelson is coming under fire for sharing a coronavirus vaccine conspiracy during this weekend’s episode of “Saturday Night Live.” Harrelson, 61, who hosted the show, made the statement during his opening monologue. It was his fifth time on stage as an SNL host. He began to share a story with the audience about … Read more
It’s been 42 years since the release of one of the biggest rock records of all time, AC/DC’s Back in Black. And in the four decades since, English singer Brian Johnson has been haunted by a “conspiracy theory” over who put pen to paper on the ‘80s hit. There have been persistent rumors that the … Read more
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY (AP) — Rapper Fetty Wap pleaded guilty Monday to a conspiracy drug charge that entails a five-year prison sentence, admitting that he participated in a massive drug trafficking racket. Who used to carry drugs from the West Coast to Long Island. In Central Islip, the petition came before US magistrate Judge Steven … Read more