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Kate Middleton, Britney Spears and the Online Trolls Doubting Their Existence
Whether it is just for kicks or propelled by genuine doubt, the unsupported claims about celebrities and public figures keep gaining traction online.The New York Times - Tech -
A Topsy-Turvy Online Election
Welcome to the first edition of the WIRED Politics Lab newsletter.Wired - Tech -
How birdwatching’s biggest record threw its online community into chaos
In late 2023, Peter Kaestner was about to log his 10,000th bird species seen in the wild. Then Jason Mann showed up. In late 2023, 70-year-old birder Peter Kaestner was within striking distance of a goal that had never been accomplished: seeing ...The Guardian - World -
Hire factcheckers to fight election fake news, EU tells tech firms
Parliamentary elections thought vulnerable to fake news will test social media firms and bloc’s new DSA laws. Social media firms including TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram will be required to put an army of factcheckers and moderators in place ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Russia Amps Up Online Campaign Against Ukraine Before U.S. Elections
Moscow has found better ways to conceal influence operations that spread arguments for isolationism, officials and experts say.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Thomas Dambo's magical troll art
The Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo uses reclaimed wood and scraps from landfills to create giant works of art depicting trolls – magical creatures that he has installed in 17 countries. Correspondent Lee Cowan talks with Dambo about his ...CBS News - Entertainment -
The only real chance to end the chaos in Haiti
An international security force needs to be beefed up and quickly deployedFinancial Times - World -
New kickoff rule courts potential chaos for NFL
Once the season starts, it will be too late to stop the ride.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Deadly attack on Moscow concert hall shakes Russian capital and sows doubts about security
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Deadly attack on Moscow concert hall shakes Russian capital and sows doubts about security
Shocked Russians are bringing flowers and teddy bears to the Crocus City concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow to pay their respects to more than 100 people who died in a grisly attack claimed by the Islamic State groupABC News - World - Russia -
Trolling gets worse when my videos go viral
Hannah Milton has 1.6m TikTok followers, but online hate can make her feel lonely and isolated.BBC News - Top stories -
Biden trolls Trump for boasting about golf trophies: 'Quite the accomplishment'
President Biden poked fun at former President Trump for boasting about winning two golf trophies at his own golf club’s awards last night on Sunday. “Congratulations, Donald. Quite the accomplishment,” Biden wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Biden ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden trolls Trump over golf 'championship' trophies: 'Quite the accomplishment'
Donald Trump said he won two golf championship trophies at the Florida club he owns, as the New York attorney general considers seizing his assets.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
Prigozhin Is Dead, but His Troll Farms Are Alive and Peddling Disinformation
Russian trolls farms linked to the mercenary chief are likely to continue peddling disinformation on the war in Ukraine and 2024 U.S. elections, according to new cybersecurity research.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Greene threatens to throw House back into chaos with threat to oust Speaker Johnson
The House may be headed for chaos — again. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) new bid to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sent shockwaves through Washington on Friday, infuriating many Republicans who are scrambling to unite ahead of ...The Hill - Politics -
‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ Initial Prototypes Were ‘Chaos’
A little bit of physics went a long way.Wired - Tech -
Leicester to sue Premier League and EFL as financial chaos takes remarkable twist
Leicester City have taken the remarkable step of launching legal action against the Premier League and Football League after vowing to “fight” the threat of heavy sanctions.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Premier League -
How One Hour Encapsulated the Chaos of Trump’s Coming Trial
One court offered Donald J. Trump a financial lifeline. Another set him on a path to prosecution. It was a taste of what America will experience until the November election.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Perimenopause has brought chaos to my life – but also peace
Trying to learn about menopause has been disorienting, but Angela Garbes has also experienced ‘a softening, an openness’. In my 20s and 30s, I went hard, driven by a desire to live life fully. I wanted to stay up all night having heated ...The Guardian - World -
Chalk, chaos and more: Our 16 favorite Final Four combinations
There are 256 possible Final Four outcomes. These finalist combos would deliver the most entertainment value, and not just for basketball reasons.Yahoo Sports - Sports - March Madness -
Venezuelan Opposition Names New Candidate in Show of Unity
The announcement that Corina Yoris would run came as a surprise to many who had feared that a fractured opposition would benefit President Nicolás Maduro.The New York Times - World -
Prehistoric Amphibian Ancestor Is Named for Kermit the Frog
The species seemed to have bug eyes and a smile, so a team of researchers named it Kermitops gratus in honor of the banjo-playing Muppet.The New York Times - Science -
Deadline for minister to give names to Afghan inquiry
Johnny Mercer has been ordered to provide names to the Afghanistan inquiry by 5 April.BBC News - Top stories -
Gambling group 888 to change name to evoke
London-listed company looks to focus on core markets of UK, Italy, Spain and Denmark as well as cost-saving measuresFinancial Times - Business -
Jenn Tran named first Asian American 'Bachelorette'
Jenn Tran, one of the contestants on ABC's "The Bachelor" this season, was named the new "Bachelorette" during the show's finale Monday night.NBC News - Top stories -
Construction cranes named after Swift and Bolt
Two new cranes in Greenock have been named Craner Swift and U-Crane Bolt by competition winners.BBC News - Top stories -
Are You Noise Sensitive? Here's How to Tell
Every person has a different idea of what makes noise “loud,” but there are some things we all can do to turn the volume down a little.Wired - Tech -
The Historic Town of Natchez Has New Stories to Tell
This Mississippi River port town may not be on your must-travel list. But it should be—for the good food, friendly people and sober, unglorified look at history.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cheney trolls Trump over Bible sale, suggests he read verse on adultery
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) took aim at former President Trump for launching an initiative to sell Bibles on Tuesday and encouraged him to read what the Bible says about adultery. “Happy Holy Week, Donald. Instead of selling Bibles, you should ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Local elections 2024: Is there an election in my area?
Enter your postcode to see if there is an election in your area on 2 MayBBC News - Top stories -
3 Body Problem Bosses And Rosalind Chao Tease What Really Happened to Wenjie
Warning: The following contains spoilers from 3 Body Problem Season 1.There is an unspoken rule that you don't see a body after someone has died on a TV show, you can't say for certain that they are dead. It is soap opera logic, but it has been ...GameSpot - Tech -
Immigration is an election headache for Sunak
British voters hold mixed views but most want better controls rather than sharp cuts in migrant numbersFinancial Times - World -
Names of the Victims Killed in the Moscow Concert Attack Begin to Emerge
Those lost include mothers, fathers, an amateur hockey player and many others.The New York Times - World -
Jinko Solar Named ESG Innovator of 2023. What Makes It a Stand Out?
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Man changes name to Literally Anybody Else and announces US presidential run
Texas man says he is unsatisfied with Donald Trump and Joe Biden and says new name ‘isn’t a person, it’s a rally cry’. A Texas man has legally changed his name to Literally Anybody Else and announced he is running for US president in the 2024 ...The Guardian - World -
Texas man running for president under name Literally Anybody Else
A Texas man is hoping a legal name change and a long-shot presidential bid will get his argument across that some voters want “literally anybody else” but former President Trump or President Biden to serve another White House term. A teacher and ...The Hill - Politics -
RFK Jr. Is Expected to Name Nicole Shanahan as His Vice-Presidential Pick
Mr. Kennedy, the independent presidential candidate, is expected to announce Ms. Shanahan, a wealthy Silicon Valley lawyer, as his vice-presidential pick on Tuesday in Oakland, Calif.The New York Times - Top stories -
RFK Jr. Names Nicole Shanahan as Running Mate for Presidential Bid
The Bay Area lawyer and political novice was previously married to Google co-founder Sergey Brin.The Wall Street Journal - World -
RFK Jr. names lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his running mate
The independent candidate announced his choice at an event in Oakland.ABC News - Top stories -
RFK Jr. Names Nicole Shanahan, a Wealthy Lawyer, as Vice-Presidential Pick
Mr. Kennedy’s allies hope his choice of a wealthy Silicon Valley lawyer to be his running mate will inject new energy and financial support into his independent bid for the White House.The New York Times - Top stories