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Donald Trump’s First Tweets Since Finding Out He’s Fired Are, of Course, in ALL CAPS and Full of Lies
Donald Trump's First Tweets Since Finding Out He's Fired Are, of Course, in ALL CAPS and Full of Lies
After getting through all the feelings—Hallelujah, thank God—that came up once former Vice President Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, there was another burning question to answer: What would the current president, who famously hates losers and now was one, tweet? Read more...
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Older Android Phones Will Be Cut Off From a Large Chunk of the Web in 2021
Older Android Phones Will Be Cut Off From a Large Chunk of the Web in 2021
If you’re doomscrolling through your newsfeeds on an older Android phone, it might be time for an upgrade. One of the world’s top certificate authorities warns that phones running versions of Android prior to 7.1.1 Nougat will be cut off from large portions of the secure web starting in 2021, Android Police reported…Read more...
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We’re Already Getting Rumors About Future The Mandalorian Casting
We're Already Getting Rumors About Future The Mandalorian Casting
The production of The Mandalorian’s second season was followed by a ton of rumors about casting, a couple of which we already know to be true. Now, the second season hasn’t even finished running yet and the rumor mill is continuing apace, giving us a potential preview at both The Mandalorian and the growing Star Wars …Read more...
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In Wake of Election, Facebook Will Put Groups That Violate Its Community Standards on ‘Probation’
In Wake of Election, Facebook Will Put Groups That Violate Its Community Standards on ‘Probation’
Although millions of Americans—and really, the world—breathed a sigh of relief today when it was announced that former Vice President Joe Biden had given current President Donald Trump the worst news of his life (also known as, you’re fired), election season isn’t over yet. This means that Facebook still has a lot of…Read more...
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No, There Isn’t a ‘Glitch’ in Michigan Election Software That Flipped Thousands of Trump Votes
No, There Isn't a ‘Glitch’ in Michigan Election Software That Flipped Thousands of Trump Votes
Dispelling every bullshit election conspiracy that’s inundated the internet this week would be a full-time job in and of itself, but one particularly insidious theory has blown up to such a ridiculous degree that it deserves to be set straight.Read more...
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Snag This 43-inch TCL Smart LED Roku TV for Only $190
Snag This 43-inch TCL Smart LED Roku TV for Only $190
TCL 43" 1080p LED Roku Smart TV | $190 | AmazonRead more...
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Is Still on Pace to Get a Spooky Sequel
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Is Still on Pace to Get a Spooky Sequel
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was a compelling cavalcade of phobias and monstrosities, but there’s plenty of room for a sequel to up the ante. And it turns out that sequel is still happening, and looking to be even more faithful to the source material. Read more...
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Colin Firth to Face Down the Undead in New York Will Eat You Alive
Colin Firth to Face Down the Undead in New York Will Eat You Alive
If there’s a zombie
apocalypse, Colin Firth is in trouble. Zombies don’t care how dapper you are,
after all. Read more...
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Now the Real Work Begins
Now the Real Work Begins
The past four years have felt like screaming underwater. The results of the election are a tentative gasp of fresh air, sharp and somewhat bitter on the back of the throat.Read more...
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Saturday’s Best Deals: TCL 43″ Roku LED TV, The Legend of Zelda Switch Cases, Vintage-Inspired Area Rugs, Disney Funko Pops and Toys, Quip Metal Electric Toothbrushes, and More
Saturday's Best Deals: TCL 43" Roku LED TV, The Legend of Zelda Switch Cases, Vintage-Inspired Area Rugs, Disney Funko Pops and Toys, Quip Metal Electric Toothbrushes, and More
A TCL 43" 1080p LED Roku smart tv and an Amazon sale on Disney Funko Pops, toys, and other items lead Saturday’s best deals.Read more...
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Keep Your Toes Warm And Spruce Up Your Space With Up to 30% Off a Wide Variety of Rugs
Keep Your Toes Warm And Spruce Up Your Space With Up to 30% Off a Wide Variety of Rugs
Save Up to 30% Off Select Area Rugs | Amazon Read more...
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The Best VR Headsets You Can Get Right Now
The Best VR Headsets You Can Get Right Now
In the short time since Oculus and HTC basically ushered modern consumer VR into existence, VR HMDs (aka VR headsets) have come a long way from the big, bulky contraptions with low resolutions we first saw in 2016. But now, not only is there a huge library of VR games and experiences, there’s a wide range of headsets…Read more...
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White House Vs. Coronavirus: Round 2
White House Vs. Coronavirus: Round 2
President Donald Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows has tested positive for coronavirus, multiple outlets reported late Friday evening. Read more...
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Trump’s Cybersecurity Agency Says It Is ‘Highly Difficult’ to Commit Voter Fraud, Actually
Trump’s Cybersecurity Agency Says It Is 'Highly Difficult' to Commit Voter Fraud, Actually
Despite the president’s near-constant bellyaching about a supposed scourge of voter fraud and secret ballot dumps shaping this year’s election results, his own cybersecurity agency says there’s really no cause for concern. Read more...
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Why, Yes, I Would Like to Own This Actually Pocket-Sized PC
Why, Yes, I Would Like to Own This Actually Pocket-Sized PC
Mini PCs are not a new thing. Companies like Lenovo, HP, and Dell have been making pint-sized rigs for a long time, which are great for simple tasks like writing the 10-page bibliography to your masters thesis at 2 a.m. in the college library. (I know from experience.) There are entire lines of gaming hardware built…Read more...
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iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max Pre-Orders Are Live: The Best Accessories for Your New Toy
iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max Pre-Orders Are Live: The Best Accessories for Your New Toy
This month marks the last of the iPhone 12 models being released to the public, with the iPhone 12 Mini (AT&T, Verizon) and iPhone 12 Pro Max (AT&T, Verizon) out on November 13. While the mini touts a 5.4” screen for those left wanting a smaller display with all the benefits of the regular iPhone 12, the 6.7" Pro Max…Read more...
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The iPhone 13 Rumors Have Already Started Swirling
The iPhone 13 Rumors Have Already Started Swirling
Some iPhone 12 models haven’t even begun shipping yet, but iPhone 13 rumors are already beginning to circulate.Read more...
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Running Out of Juice? The Best Power Banks to Supercharge Your Travels
Running Out of Juice? The Best Power Banks to Supercharge Your Travels
Featured Product: Aukey 10,000mAh USB-C Power Bank | $14 | AmazonRead more...
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‘Stop the Steal’ Facebook Group Becomes ‘Gay Communists for Socialism’
'Stop the Steal' Facebook Group Becomes 'Gay Communists for Socialism'
Yesterday afternoon, Facebook removed the “Stop the Steal” group page that amassed over 300,000 members in the aftermath of Election Day. The pro-Trump, pro-conspiracy theory page was being used for organizing national protests to claim without evidence that the election is being stolen from Donald Trump. Immediately,…Read more...
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Johnny Depp Has Been Removed From Fantastic Beasts
Johnny Depp Has Been Removed From Fantastic Beasts
Johnny Depp will no longer be part of Warner Bros.’ future for the Fantastic Beasts franchise.Read more...
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Major UK Trial Will Study Aspirin as a Covid-19 Treatment
Major UK Trial Will Study Aspirin as a Covid-19 Treatment
A 120-year-old drug is about to be put to the test as a possible treatment for covid-19. This week, researchers from the UK announced they would start including aspirin as one of the treatments studied in the ongoing RECOVERY trial—one of the largest and most influential clinical trials conducted during the pandemic.…Read more...
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Mimic, Guillermo del Toro’s Most ‘Hollywood’ Movie, Is Still a Creepy-Crawly Chiller
Mimic, Guillermo del Toro's Most 'Hollywood' Movie, Is Still a Creepy-Crawly Chiller
Four years after his first feature, Cronos, Guillermo del Toro made his Hollywood debut with Mimic and famously hated the experience. Though he might have been hamstrung in certain arenas while making the movie, Mimic is still stuffed full of del Toro trademarks—and 23 years later, it’s fascinating to revisit.Read more...
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Friday’s Best Deals: PlayStation Plus, Board Games, Body Shop Lotion, KIND Bars, Treblab Wireless Earbuds, Percussion Massager, and More
Friday's Best Deals: PlayStation Plus, Board Games, Body Shop Lotion, KIND Bars, Treblab Wireless Earbuds, Percussion Massager, and More
PlayStation Plus and an Amazon sale on board games lead Friday’s best deals.Read more...
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That Viral Video of CNN Hiding Its Pornhub Tab Is Completely Fake
That Viral Video of CNN Hiding Its Pornhub Tab Is Completely Fake
Have you seen that viral video of CNN host John King sheepishly hiding a Pornhub tab while announcing election results? The video has been seen by over 6.5 million people as of Friday morning. But it’s completely fake.Read more...
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Civil Rights Watchdogs Call for Twitter to Suspend Trump’s Account Already
Civil Rights Watchdogs Call for Twitter to Suspend Trump's Account Already
Two national, nonpartisan civil rights groups are calling on Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to suspend President Donald Trump’s account as state election officials finish tallying votes. Their reasoning... well, that should be evident to anyone who’s been doomscrolling these past few days while waiting for this seemingly…Read more...
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Steve Bannon Might Regret Calling for Acting Government Officials to Be Murdered
Steve Bannon Might Regret Calling for Acting Government Officials to Be Murdered
Washed-up former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon isn’t taking Donald Trump’s increasingly certain ouster from the presidency well. In an episode of his interminable WAR ROOM: Pandemic podcast on Thursday, he called for the nation’s top infectious disease official and the director of the FBI to be murdered…Read more...
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The Best Air Purifiers, According to Our Readers
The Best Air Purifiers, According to Our Readers
As my allergies worsen, and fall begins to reach its peak, my throat has grown increasingly dry—to the point of incessant coughing unless I have the air conditioning on to clear out the air. The only problem is, it’s fucking frigid outside and I’d rather not couple the cold weather with a lower temperature indoors.…Read more...
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