Infowars
Coverage of Infowars in the Nexus archive.
- Landlords protest renter protection plan
Landlords in Chicago are protesting Mayor Brandon Johnson's renter protection plan aimed at addressing the city's affordability crisis. The plan has sparked opposition from property owners, who gathered in protest to voice their concerns.
- InfoWars set to return on July 2
InfoWars is scheduled to return on July 2, as announced by The Onion's CEO, Ben Collins, in a social media post.
- Google found liable for bad AI Overview results. Let’s play Truth Or Consequences
A Munich court found Google strictly liable for false statements generated by its AI Overview feature, which linked publishers to scams. The court ruled that AI-generated content, unlike traditional search results, makes the creator (Google) directly responsible for damages.
- Spencer Pratt is confronted over his checkered past with InfoWar's Alex Jones as he vows to send LA's homeless people to SEATTLE
Spencer Pratt faced scrutiny for his past associations with Alex Jones of InfoWars, who has a history of controversial claims. Pratt proposed relocating Los Angeles' homeless population to Seattle, sparking debate.
- Infowars dramatically falls off air as Alex Jones accused of derailing purchase by The Onion amid launch of new show
Infowars abruptly went off the air as Alex Jones faced accusations of derailing its potential purchase by The Onion. The incident occurred amid the launch of a new show, raising questions about the network's stability and future.
- Infowars dramatically falls off air as Alex Jones accused of derailing purchase by The Onion amid launch of new show
Infowars has been taken off the air, with Alex Jones accused of derailing a potential purchase by The Onion. The incident coincides with the launch of a new show by Infowars.
- Texas court pauses The Onion’s proposed Infowars takeover
A Texas court has paused The Onion's planned takeover of Infowars after conspiracy theorist Alex Jones appealed the decision. The Texas Third Court of Appeals approved the stay following The Onion's agreement to acquire Infowars, with a next hearing scheduled for May 28.
- The Onion's bid to take over Infowars hits another snag
The Onion's attempt to acquire the Infowars brand to create a satirical version has been delayed after a Texas appeals court granted Jones's request to pause the deal. The licensing agreement aimed to turn Infowars into a mockery of itself through The Onion's platform.
- The Onion's bid to take over Infowars moves to the Texas Supreme Court
The Onion is seeking to license the Infowars brand name through a deal that would transform the platform into a satirical project. The Texas Supreme Court will now review this proposal, which aims to mock Infowars' controversial content.
- The Onion says it’s reached a deal to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars
The Onion has acquired Infowars, a conspiracy theory website founded by Alex Jones. The deal marks a significant change in the ownership of the platform known for promoting controversial and false information.
- The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website
The Onion has proposed a plan to license Alex Jones's company, Infowars, which is currently facing liquidation. The initiative aims to transform Infowars into a parody website.
- The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website
The Onion has proposed a plan to license Alex Jones's company, Infowars, which is facing liquidation, to transform it into a parody website. The initiative aims to leverage Infowars' existing brand for satirical content.
- The Onion has agreed to a new deal to take over Infowars
The Onion has agreed to take over Alex Jones's Infowars media company, with plans to transform it into a parody of itself if the deal is approved. The satirical news website aims to leverage the acquisition to create content mocking the conspiracy theories associated with Infowars.
- The Onion plans to lease Alex Jones’s Infowars after judge blocks purchase
The Onion's parent company, Global Tetrahedron, plans to lease Alex Jones’s misinformation site Infowars for $81,000 a month under a court-approved agreement. The six-month lease, with an option to renew, aims to transform Infowars into a parody of itself after a judge blocked its purchase.
- The Onion relaunches Infowars as legal wrangling continues
The Onion, a satirical news site, has relaunched Infowars, a platform known for conspiracy theories, amid ongoing legal battles. A poster for The Onion was displayed in Manhattan's East Village in 2024.
- At Long Last, InfoWars Is Ours
The Onion has acquired InfoWars, a controversial news site known for conspiracy theories, in a move that marks a significant shift in media ownership. The article, hosted on The Onion's website, has garnered attention with 94 points and 7 comments on Hacker News.
- At Long Last, InfoWars Is Ours
The Onion, a satirical news website, humorously announces its acquisition of InfoWars, a real conspiracy theory and misinformation platform. The article is presented as a fictional business transaction, highlighting the absurdity of such a merger.
- ‘It was constant chaos’: ex-Infowars producer on life under Alex Jones
An ex-Infowars producer, Josh Owens, details the chaotic work environment under Alex Jones in his book. Donald Trump criticized far-right media figures like Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene, prompting Jones to accuse Trump of political sabotage and claim America is under a foreign government's control.