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EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Loudermilk gave a radio interview that blows up his denials about hosting Jan. 6 protesters in his office

On May 20, 2022 by Eric Levai

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‘The internet is not safe for us’: Atheists are afraid online as Pakistan violently cracks down on digital blasphemy

Even speaking anonymously can feel unsafe.

On May 20, 2022 by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid

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‘Dave Chappelle ambushed us at the John Mulaney show’: The internet is in an uproar after the comic told a ‘transphobic joke’ when opening for Columbus stop on Mulaney’s tour

'Y'all ever hear ~12,000 people laugh at a transphobic joke, while you’re a trans person in the audience.'

On May 22, 2022 by Jack Alban

Internet Culture

‘I don’t know how this thing stopped at all’: Mechanic says his Lyft driver’s car had no brakes (updated)

'She had let her brakes run down so far that she now was through the backing plate.'

On May 22, 2022 by Dan Latu

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‘Renters are out here with no options’: TikToker says her landlord increased her rent by 25% on lease renewal

'Most of us have about two weeks to figure out somewhere else to live.'

On May 22, 2022 by Jack Alban

woman holding dog at lake shore kissing it caption (l) woman walking in woods caption "me to me last year when i got call from detictives in washington asking about the stranger i camped with for 5 days because they got arrested for attempted unaliving and kidnapping"(c) woman holding marshmallow to fire flame caption "like a scene from a movie" (r)

‘She was seriously unhinged’: TikToker says she camped with a stranger for 5 days who was later arrested for kidnapping and attempted murder

'You never know if a stranger can be nuts.'

On May 22, 2022 by Gisselle Hernandez

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‘He’s ur roommate now’: Woman says a homeless man was living in her apartment without her knowledge

'Not you leaving your doors unlocked.'

On May 22, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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‘If you can’t afford a $3 mistake you shouldn’t be gambling’: Video shows man trying to return $3 lottery ticket at gas station

A customer realizes a $3 mistake and takes it out on the cashier, asking to get the police and owners of the gas station involved.

On May 22, 2022 by Dan Latu

home security camera footage person walking dog circled in red caption "I don't bother you" "I'm just letting you know." "You don't want me shootin' up yo dog n stuff" (l) woman in grass of yard gunshots heard (c) woman greenscreen tiktok over video of bloody cross on fence (r)

‘Today I found out my neighbor’s a Black Karen’: TikToker chronicles drama with a ‘crazy neighbor’ who fired gunshots while she was gardening

The TikToker says her neighbor also put up bloody crosses and threatened to shoot her dog.

On May 22, 2022 by Jack Alban

Internet Culture IRL

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‘This is… very sad and infuriating’: Real estate agent takes selfie because so many people showed up for open house in New York, sparking debate

'I'm never moving out of my mom's house.'

On May 22, 2022 by Braden Bjella

Internet Culture IRL

woman head towards camera caption "Ya'll the bus driver was refusing to let me on the bus WITH MY SERVICE DOG. I finally said we can talk to the cops if you want and this man said fine but forced me to sit in the BACK of the bus (when I had paid to pick my seats???" (l) service dog sitting on public transportation bus floor(r)

‘A horrible way to treat someone’: TikToker says bus driver refused to let her on with service dog, forced her to sit at back of bus

The TikToker says she paid to pick her seats—but was forced to sit at the back.

On May 22, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘Makes me sick to my stomach’: Garbage collector rescues 3 kittens from trash compactor

'Garbage collection is such an under appreciated job.'

On May 21, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

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‘Social media influence doesn’t mean he’s rich’: Musician and content creator Jay Versace’s GoFundMe for his mother’s funeral costs sparks debate

'An unexpected death IS EXPENSIVE.'

On May 21, 2022 by Maria Poggi

Internet Culture

woman talking on speaker phone caption my landlord is pulling some shady sh*t" "after days of ignored texts & emails I decided to call them *hangs up on me" (l) woman knocking on landlord office door caption "time to visit the office she won't answer" (c) woman speaking in kitchen caption "Even if they're not this is still bullblank" "I'm not in violation of my lease. I am not behind on rent. She decided to terminate our lease and the squeeze us for another $1k knowing she could keep my whole $2,700 deposit when she evicts me" (r)

‘My landlord is pulling some shady sh*t’: TikToker says landlord suddenly terminated her lease—then ghosted her

The creator says she will be filing a lawsuit.

On May 21, 2022 by Gisselle Hernandez

woman tiktok greenscreen over twitter account AlphaMasculini1 "My belief is that women should stay as pure, innocent, clean, and modest as possible with regards to their bodies. They must protect and not spoil it ini any way for their future/current husband. Sexual arousal & stimulation not for or from her husband makes a woman filthy" with photo of woman posing with sunflower (l) woman tiktok greenscreen over twitter account AlphaMasculini1 caption "imagine naming yourself Alpha Masculinity but being scared that a horse was gonna steal your girl" (c) woman greenscreen tiktok over AlphaMasculini1 twitter caption "This is a major part of why I believe women should not ride horse, bicycles, or motorbikes. It is weird and disgusting. Because women are sexually aroused and stimulated by these activities" (r)

‘Guess I’ve been riding my bike wrong!’: TikToker calls out man on Twitter who says women shouldn’t ride horses, bicycles, or motorbikes because they are ‘sexually arousing’

'Imagine naming yourself Alpha Masculinity but being scared that a horse was gonna steal your girl.'

On May 21, 2022 by Maria Poggi

Internet Culture

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‘They literally switched and gave me a fake card’: Woman says she was scammed by a child and taxi driver who stole her credit card

'Everyone thinks they won’t get scammed but there are so many tactics it can happen to anyone.'

On May 21, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Your place of employment is not your friend’: TikToker says she was offered a promotion—only for another person to be announced in the role at a meeting

'That's a lawsuit waiting to happen if I ever saw one.'

On May 21, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg