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‘On what planet does a brand think it’s cool to crack jokes?’: Duolingo blasted for social media comment about Amber Heard, Johnny Depp trial

On May 18, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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Nina Jankowicz, DHS disinformation head, resigns

She's been a frequent right-wing target.

On May 18, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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‘This implies that a visit to the gyno is a sexually exciting experience instead of awkward, painful, and medical’: Gynecologist pastes photos of attractive men to ceiling, sparking debate

'It feels kinda predatory to me ngl.'

On May 18, 2022 by Gisselle Hernandez

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GOP candidate’s victory resurfaces her ‘oddly specific’ claim she never hit anyone with her car or a frying pan

Sandy Smith promises to bring the frying pan to Congress.

On May 18, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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Model Yumi Nu responds to Jordan Peterson’s ‘Not beautiful’ tweet with Nicki Minaj verse

'What cover is Jordan on?!'

On May 18, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture IRL

Newsletter: GOP spokesperson falls for fake homophobic dog story

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On May 18, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich, Audra Schroeder

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‘They’re the same picture’: Redditor claims Amber Heard’s evidence pics are photoshopped, sparking debate

'No, I’ve never edited a photograph.'

On May 18, 2022 by Gisselle Hernandez

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Deepfakes can fool biometric checks used by banks, research finds

Fraudsters can easily use artificial intelligence to open up fake accounts online.

On May 18, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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Conspiracy theorists plan full-throated support of QAnon-touting nominee for governor in Pennsylvania

Mastriano has distanced himself from QAnon but remains popular among the conspiracy theorists.

On May 18, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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‘Not all management companies are in your best interest’: Airbnb fridge contains 4 water jugs ‘to stop it from leaking,’ sparking debate

'There was also a boarded up fireplace.'

On May 18, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

‘The CEO’s salary is $16 million’: Crowded Dollar General—with one employee—sparks debate

'He was helping someone and had the line backed up at the register.'

On May 18, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘Girl leave’: TikTok demands Johnny Depp’s lawyer Camille Vasquez make partner following cross-examination

'The disrespect.'

On May 18, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

Internet Culture

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‘Marvel I’m begging you to give VFX artists enough time to do their jobs’: Fans call out ‘She-Hulk’ trailer for bad CGI

'Using word 'Hulk' to describe this She-Hulk design is pretty generous.'

On May 18, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

‘This felt like the end of a movie and I love it’: Target employee makes final announcement during last shift

'Why did that make me kinda emotional?'

On May 18, 2022 by Braden Bjella

‘Big orgy wins again’: Madison Cawthorn loses primary race

Cawthorn's single term was plagued by scandals.

On May 17, 2022 by Claire Goforth