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Conspiracy theorists burn 5G towers, claiming link to COVID-19
Description
May 14, 2020
Some conspiracy theorists are falsely linking 5G, the fifth generation of wireless mobile technology, to COVID-19 outbreaks. Jeff Semple looks at what started this hoax, how it spread like wildfire on social media, and how it ignited attacks on cellphone towers.
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Conspiracy theorists burn 5G towers, claiming link to COVID-1902:24 | May 14, 2020 -
Venezuela beats U.S. to win 1st World Baseball Classic title01:52 | March 18, 2026 -
Alberta to impose MAID eligibility restrictions01:54 | March 18, 2026 -
Building owner charged in deadly 2023 Old Montreal fire02:03 | March 18, 2026 -
U.S. intelligence chief Gabbard grilled over Trump’s war on Iran02:12 | March 18, 2026 -
Deadly strikes on Lebanon intensify, Israel expands ground invasion01:54 | March 18, 2026 -
Israel kills Iran’s intel minister, as Iran hits energy facilities in Qatar and Saudi Arabia02:20 | March 18, 2026 -
2 teens arrested in dual Canadian school attack plot02:18 | March 18, 2026 -
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Liberals table tweaked ‘lawful access’ bill after privacy concerns, backlash01:50 | March 12, 2026 -
Carney pledges $35B boost for Arctic defence, infrastructure01:52 | March 12, 2026 -
Israel expands attacks on Lebanon, Hezbollah01:51 | March 12, 2026 -
Iran’s new supreme leader vows to continue Strait of Hormuz blockage02:06 | March 12, 2026
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Conspiracy theorists burn 5G towers, claiming link to COVID-1902:24 | May 14, 2020
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Venezuela beats U.S. to win 1st World Baseball Classic title01:52 | March 18, 2026
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Alberta to impose MAID eligibility restrictions01:54 | March 18, 2026
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Building owner charged in deadly 2023 Old Montreal fire02:03 | March 18, 2026
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U.S. intelligence chief Gabbard grilled over Trump’s war on Iran02:12 | March 18, 2026
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Israel kills Iran’s intel minister, as Iran hits energy facilities in Qatar and Saudi Arabia02:20 | March 18, 2026
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2 teens arrested in dual Canadian school attack plot02:18 | March 18, 2026
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Trump struggling to find exit from Iran war02:14 | March 17, 2026
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Israel kills 2 more senior Iranian officials02:06 | March 17, 2026
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Trump’s counterterrorism chief resigns over U.S. war on Iran02:20 | March 17, 2026
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Colourful wildflowers blanket California’s Death Valley01:45 | March 12, 2026
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Iran war: How much is Christian nationalism playing a role in U.S.-Israel attacks?02:21 | March 12, 2026
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Children of some Iranian regime leaders live in West02:40 | March 12, 2026
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Liberals table tweaked ‘lawful access’ bill after privacy concerns, backlash01:50 | March 12, 2026
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Conspiracy theorists burn 5G towers, claiming link to COVID-19
Description
May 14, 2020
Some conspiracy theorists are falsely linking 5G, the fifth generation of wireless mobile technology, to COVID-19 outbreaks. Jeff Semple looks at what started this hoax, how it spread like wildfire on social media, and how it ignited attacks on cellphone towers.
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