Why the Internet Is Bad for Democracy (2005)
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William Lawrence, a professor at American University, says France should pay reparations to Algeria for crimes committed...
"GMA" surprises Bryan Reisberg, who went viral for carrying around his corgi Maxine on subway rides and now carries adoptable dogs to boost their visibility....
Rex was missing for nearly a day before being returned to the petting zoo and animal sanctuary in Williamstown, New Jersey, from which he escaped....
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A video of Romano Duncan speaking in his thick Boston accent is getting a lot of positive attention on social media....
I built a free, no-registration noise evidence generator for tenant noise complaints. Features: - Supports 27 US cities with accurate noise ordinances - Real-time recording + professional court-ready ...
Avelo Airlines has faced backlash for its decision to operate deportation flights for the Trump Administration. Roy De La Cruz/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Avelo Airlines started operating...
Just a day after publishing a 40-minute video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycare centers, Nick Shirley had the vice president's attention. In Shirley's video, he and another man identified only as "D...
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Trump said many Venezuelan immigrants ‘want to go back.’ Will Maduro’s removal spark a return -- or another exodus?...
Grok's new feature allowing modification of pictures was used on a mass scale to create images of undressed women and children....
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While searching an area Tuesday afternoon, authorities found a body approximately 100 yards from Camilla Mendoza Olmos' home, an official said....
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The Pentagon's annual report on military suicides serves as an important measure of accountability. Senior Airman Karla Parra/US Air Force The Pentagon's annual military suicide report is delayed with...
A Pinterest executive said Gen Zers use the platform to find their unique aesthetics. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Gen Zers use Pinterest in a very different way from their parents or even older sibl...
The US health department announced it was going to freeze federal funding for certain programs for needy families over fraud concerns. The administration zeroed in on Minnesota last week after an unpr...
After Australia's world-first social-media ban for minors, France has drafted a similar law to block under-15s from major platforms, which could take effect from September....