Facebook's Trending Topics algorithm called into question again after it promotes 9/11 conspiracy theory

Facebook's new Trending Topics algorithm has landed the social network in hot water once again, this time for linking to an article containing a 9/11 conspiracy theory claiming that bombs destroyed the World Trade Center towers. 
The story, published by British tabloid the Daily Star, found its way on to Facebook's Trending side bar on Friday (9 September), but was removed by the site's moderators soon after. The issue is part of an ongoing problem Facebook has faced since getting rid of it