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A document included in the U.S. Department of Justice release of the Jeffrey Epstein files is photographed Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, that illustrates several people who handled Epstein's financial affairs or who were close to him

A document included in the U.S. Department of Justice release of the Jeffrey Epstein files is photographed Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, that illustrates several people who handled Epstein's financial affairs or who were close to him

Fact check: AI fakes distort claims on Epstein files

Fact check: AI fakes distort claims on Epstein files

AI-generated Epstein claims surge after files release — DW Fact check debunks viral fakes fueling online misinformation.

An American flag hangs from a balcony that has been destroyed in an extreme weather event

An American flag hangs from a balcony that has been destroyed in an extreme weather event

Climate coverage shrinks amid Trump's clean energy misinfo

Climate coverage shrinks amid Trump's clean energy misinfo

A strong majority of Americans say they're worried about climate. So why do they hear so little about it in the news?

An illustration shows the Daily News and New York Post newspapers featuring Zohran Mamdani's mayoral election win stories, the morning on after Election Day in New York City, U.S., November 5, 2025.

An illustration shows the Daily News and New York Post newspapers featuring Zohran Mamdani's mayoral election win stories, the morning on after Election Day in New York City, U.S., November 5, 2025.

Fact check: False claims spread as Mamdani elected NYC mayor

Fact check: False claims spread as Mamdani elected NYC mayor

After winning the mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani is still the subject of various claims, some circulating online.

A Palestinian boy is carrying a blanket on his shoulders. Other Palestinian men are walking among ruins with him in Khan Yunis

A Palestinian boy is carrying a blanket on his shoulders. Other Palestinian men are walking among ruins with him in Khan Yunis

How anti-Palestinian racism shapes perceptions of Gaza war

How anti-Palestinian racism shapes perceptions of Gaza war

Why is anti-Palestinian racism so widespread and where does it stem from?

A ggd employee puts an hpv shot in Utrecht

A ggd employee puts an hpv shot in Utrecht

Fact check: HPV vaccine myths debunked in Pakistan rollout

Fact check: HPV vaccine myths debunked in Pakistan rollout

Pakistan's HPV vaccine campaign faces backlash as viral misinformation threatens public health efforts.

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Dark blue webpage with the text "404 page not found" written across it

Fact check: How to recover deleted web pages

Fact check: How to recover deleted web pages

Ever clicked a link and got a "Error 404?" Learn how to recover deleted content and preserve online posts.

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A weather presenter wearing a life jacket and holding a microphone against a backdrop of a flooded street

A weather presenter wearing a life jacket and holding a microphone against a backdrop of a flooded street

Why TV weather forecasters are targeted by online hate

Experts say climate misinformation and conspiracies are fueling abuse, with meterologists among those receiving hate.

Spanien Torre Pacheco 2025 | Anti-Migranten-Unruhen nach Angriff auf älteren Mann

Spanien Torre Pacheco 2025 | Anti-Migranten-Unruhen nach Angriff auf älteren Mann

Fact check: Misinformation fuels anti-migrant riots in Spain

False claims and misleading videos spread online after the assault of an elderly man — and exacerbated the tensions.

A TikTok screenshot showing a male reporter standing in front of a red British post box with UK flags in the background. He holds a microphone and appears to interview a woman about the upcoming election.

A TikTok screenshot showing a male reporter standing in front of a red British post box with UK flags in the background. He holds a microphone and appears to interview a woman about the upcoming election.

Fact check: How to spot AI-generated newscasts

AI-generated newscasts are flooding your feed. Here's how to spot them before they fool you.

A videostill of an AI-generated sermon showing Pope Leo XIV (left) and Burkina Faso junta leader Ibrahim Trarore

A videostill of an AI-generated sermon showing Pope Leo XIV (left) and Burkina Faso junta leader Ibrahim Trarore

Fact check: Pope Leo targeted by misinformation

Pope Leo XIV has become the target of widespread misinformation, some of which is AI-generated.

A woman checks the settings of the messaging application WhatsApp

A woman checks the settings of the messaging application WhatsApp

How do Indians navigate WhatsApp misinformation?

WhatsApp group chats in India often turn into political debate forums, where misinformation can run rampant.

A still from the Netflix show "Adolescence": A father and young teenage son sit opposite a lawyer in a police station.

A still from the Netflix show "Adolescence": A father and young teenage son sit opposite a lawyer in a police station.

Netflix's 'Adolescence': Teen minds on screen

Netflix’s "Adolescence" highlights the impact of the internet on teen mental health. Are smartphone bans really enough?

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