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A rumor about an alleged worldwide blackout on November 17, 2026, supposedly predicted by the series The Simpsons, spread across social media. The baseless viral theory gained traction after a post falsely attributed to Google began circulating on digital platforms.
The misinformation capitalized on two events: a recommendation from the National Civil Defense and European countries that families keep 72-hour emergency kits, and a routine test of the emergency alert system scheduled by U.S. authorities for November 17.