Editor's Pick: The Internet's Truth vs. Fake News Showdown

The Internet's Truth vs. Fake News Showdown

Peter Suciu Aug 10, 2018 5:00 AM PT
	Facebook earlier this week pulled the plug on the official page for Alex Jones, host of Infowars and noted conspiracy theorist. YouTube quickly followed, removing Infowars and Jones' videos. Facebook's move followed Apple's decision to pull five of Infowars' six podcasts -- including the "Alex Jones Show" and "War Room" -- from the iTunes and Podcasts apps. [More...]

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