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Prominent Global News Host Quits Alleging On-Air Climate Increased Racist Threats
Supriya Dwivedi, former host of The Morning Show, said the news outlet allowed “false narratives about refugees, Muslims, Sikhs, and other targeted groups” on air, increasing the hate she would receive when she corrected the record.
The Internet Is Nastier Than It's Ever Been
Being stuck inside is stressing people out, and all that frustration is pouring onto our timelines.
The 15-Year Hunt for the Author of the Worst Fanfic Ever Written
'My Immortal' turned the world of Harry Potter into a faux-goth sausage circus.
Here's What Happened When I 'Outed' Myself as Tim Martin's Son
What started as a laugh at British media nepotism quickly became a furious pile-on that revealed a predictability at the heart of social media.
The Viral Reface App Could Make Our Deepfake Problem Worse
The app that allows you to superimpose your selfie onto videos of celebrities might be endlessly entertaining, but its quick, slick results can lead to sinister outcomes too.
A Major Synth Company Created This Fake Product to Attack a Journalist
Behringer issued a half-hearted apology after attacking a critic with a bizarre video that many saw as anti-semitic.
Please Stop Calling This Man About His 'Big Wiener'
We regret to inform you there are no wienermobiles for sale.
Battling Sexism, Fetishisation and Trolls: What it’s Like Being a Gamer Girl in India
“People say things like ‘Go back to your boyfriend’, or ‘You belong in the kitchen’ and just automatically assume you are incompetent if you're a girl.”
The Go Compare Guy On Life as 'the Most Irritating Man' in the UK
We talked to Wynne Evans off the much-hated adverts about how he went from an opera singer to one of the most trolled people in the country.
What It’s Like Being a Political Graffiti Artist in India, and Getting Away With It
“How many times in your life have you seen your Prime Minister painted on a wall in a funny, satirical manner? Probably never. Maybe nobody has the courage to do it. Maybe nobody thinks it's important enough. But I think otherwise.”
Someone Is Claiming to Sell a Mass Printer Hijacking Service
After one hacker bombarded printers with a message urging people to subscribe to PewDiePie, someone is now claiming to offer a mass-printing service across the internet.
A Brief Glossary Of Shitty Behaviour
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re enlisting Mr. Cocky to help you grasp what’s happening around you and how it might affect someone’s mental well-being, through a new vocabulary. Don’t be like Mr. Cocky.