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NASA has responded to Kim Kardashian’s conspiracy theory about the 1969 moon landing
NBC News· 2025-11-01 19:37
For the record, do you think that we didn't walk on the moon. >> I don't think we did. >> I think it was fate.>> Kim Kardashian diving deeper into her theories while speaking with actress Sarah Pollson. >> Sending you like so far a million article um interviews with both Buzz Aldrin and >> the other one. >> Do it.>> This girl says, "What was the scariest moment?" And he goes, "There was no scary moment cuz it didn't happen. It could have been scary, but it wasn't cuz it didn't happen." Kardashian now pushin ...
Did JPMorgan 'Fix' Silver Prices? The Truth Behind WallStreetBets Conspiracy
Benzinga· 2025-10-14 23:20
Core Viewpoint - The controversy surrounding JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s alleged manipulation of silver prices has intensified as silver reaches new all-time highs, but the reality is more complex than the conspiracy theories suggest [1][2]. Group 1: Market Manipulation Allegations - Between 2008 and 2016, JPMorgan traders engaged in illegal market manipulation involving precious metals, including silver, through a practice known as "spoofing" [3][4]. - Spoofing involved placing large orders for metals futures that were not intended to be executed, creating false impressions of demand or supply to influence market prices for short-term profit [5][6]. - Regulators found that while these activities distorted markets, they did not conclude that JPMorgan systematically fixed silver prices over time [6][10]. Group 2: Legal Consequences - In 2020, JPMorgan admitted to committing wire fraud related to unlawful trading in precious metals and U.S. Treasury futures, resulting in nearly $1 billion in fines to settle investigations [7][10]. - Several traders from the bank were sentenced to prison for their involvement in the spoofing scheme, highlighting the seriousness with which regulators treated the misconduct [5][10]. Group 3: Public Perception and Conspiracy Theories - The gap between legal realities and online conspiracy theories stems from public distrust of major banks following the 2008 financial crisis, with communities interpreting JPMorgan's large silver position and fines as evidence of a broader plot [8][9]. - The notion that JPMorgan systematically suppressed silver prices is largely viewed as a myth rooted in mistrust rather than factual evidence [10]. Group 4: Silver Market Performance - Silver prices surged in October 2023, reaching new all-time highs above $51 per ounce, surpassing previous records from January 1980 and 2011 [11]. - The rally in silver has drawn significant attention to silver-related equities and ETFs, such as the iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:SLV) and the Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE:SIL) [11][12].
Trump promotes far-right ‘med bed’ conspiracy in AI-generated video
MSNBC· 2025-09-30 20:35
Over the weekend, President Trump posted an AI generated video of a Fox News broadcast where an AI version of Trump promotes something called medbeds. Breaking now, President Donald J. Trump has announced a historic new health care system, the launch of America's first medbed hospitals, and a national medbed card for every citizen.>> Every American will soon receive their own MedBed card. With it, you'll have guaranteed access to our new hospitals led by the top doctors in the nation. Equipped with the most ...
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Forbes· 2025-09-28 21:05
Conspiracy Theories & Social Media - A post referencing a bizarre 'Medbed' conspiracy theory was deleted [1] - The post was deleted from Trump's social media account [1] Politics & Misinformation - The deleted post is linked to Donald Trump [1] - The incident highlights the spread of misinformation [1]
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Elon Musk· 2025-09-21 15:56
Conspiracy Theory Evolution - The narrative surrounding the "great replacement conspiracy theory" has evolved through distinct stages [1] - Initially dismissed as a right-wing conspiracy theory, it has transitioned to a point where some perceive it as happening and even view it positively [1] Sociopolitical Implications - The progression of this narrative highlights a potential shift in societal attitudes or perceptions [1] - The final stage, "It's happening and it's good," suggests an acceptance or endorsement of the theory's premise by certain groups [1]
The ‘incredibly dangerous’ conspiracy theory becoming increasingly mainstream on the right
MSNBC· 2025-09-20 19:33
Extremism & Radicalization: Core Arguments - The "Great Replacement Theory," a conspiracy alleging the replacement of white populations by minorities, has migrated from fringe groups to the mainstream, repackaged with softer language but retaining dangerous concepts like "invasion" [3] - This theory often combines racism with antisemitism, falsely claiming that Jewish groups and feminists conspire to reduce white birth rates and increase immigration [7][8][9] - Misogyny plays a significant role in mobilizing violence, with gendered motivations often overlooked in extremism research [12][13][14][15] Manifestos & Transnationalization - Extremist manifestos serve as blueprints, with attackers referencing and building upon previous acts of violence and ideologies [5][16][17] - Violent extremism is transnationalizing, with the United States exporting extremist ideologies that are taking root in Europe, Australia, and even parts of the Global South [18] - The "Great Replacement Theory" is adaptable and used to demonize minorities globally [19] Political & Societal Impact - Mainstream politicians using language echoing extremist ideas normalizes these concepts and shifts the Overton window of acceptable discourse [20][21] - This normalization demonizes minorities and immigrants, potentially leading to backlash and violence [21][22] - The combination of widespread anxiety, anger, and access to weapons in a country of over 330 million people, coupled with extremist messaging, increases the risk of attacks [23] Counter-Arguments & Rebuttals - The "Great Replacement Theory" is based on false conspiracy theories and untrue ideas about danger [25] - Immigrants do not have a higher crime rate than native-born Americans [25] - Some extremist ideologies combine replacement theory with environmental concerns, attempting to draw in individuals from environmental movements [26][27]
From manifestos to mainstream: Understanding the far-Right ‘Great Replacement’ theory
MSNBC· 2025-09-20 19:30
Charlottesville 2017. White nationalists in white polo shirts with crew cuts and torches shouting blood and soil and Jews will not replace us. The Unite the Right rally eight months into Donald Trump's first term revealed the dark underbelly of our politics.During the rally, an extremist intentionally crashed his car into a group of counterprotesters, killing a woman. We quickly sought to make sense of this hatred and this violence. But more specifically, what exactly did they mean about being replaced.Ther ...
Analyst on Epstein: 'They caught the wrong fly in the web'
MSNBC· 2025-07-31 17:28
Well, I think it's a perfect storm of a huge problem for the GOP in this. And I'll just say one thing. This is one of those conspiracy theories that actually may turn out to be accurate.The whole thing with Epstein, the problem is for the Republicans is they caught the wrong fly in the web. And the fly in the web in the conspiracy ain't Bill Clinton and he may be on some list. It's Donald Trump.So, if you want to know where the problem in the pedophile is, start your search at home. Well, Murphy Murphy got ...
DOJ launches strike force to investigate former President Obama
NBC News· 2025-07-24 01:00
you know, the the president doesn't really want to be talking about this or focusing on on this, but now you have the DOJ launching a special unit, right. They're calling it this like strike force basically to investigate a conspiracy theory related to former President Obama. Do we know if this is deflection.It is clearly obviously changing the subject off of Epstein. Right. >> Right.Democrats are very very vocal saying that this is a big nothing burger and that this is a distraction. And I I think we can o ...
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The Economist· 2025-07-18 22:21
Nobody knows the power of “some people are saying” better than Donald Trump. For America’s leading conspiracy theorist to become the target of a conspiracy theory himself is delicious, but is it also consequential? Not in the obvious way https://t.co/gJsVXEhQ36Photo: Getty Images ...