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Exclusive: Leaked chats from this prominent anti-COVID vaccine group show members secretly share QAnon conspiracies

The cabal, China, Bill Gates, and whether COVID-19 is a bioweapon are extremely popular subjects within HART.

On Aug 2, 2021 by Claire Goforth

Tech
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How costume design shapes the worldbuilding of ‘The Expanse’

We explain the deceptively brilliant costume design of 'The Expanse.'

On Aug 2, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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QAnon’s Guantanamo frenzy

Here's this week's 'One Dumb Conspiracy.'

On Aug 2, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan of the USWNT are seen after the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Final match between USA and Netherlands.

‘Patriots’ on the right are thrilled that U.S. women’s soccer lost Olympic match

Their celebration of the team losing wasn't met well by people online.

On Aug 2, 2021 by Claire Goforth

Tech
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Video: Karen couple who allegedly ‘harassed’ whole neighborhood gets satisfying send-off from the community

'You know it's bad when the whole neighborhood is happy to see you go.'

On Aug 2, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

IRL
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New MAGA social network already flooded with pro-ISIS propaganda

It's the latest in a number of issues that have cropped up for GETTR.

On Aug 2, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech

‘Y’all really thought the people were gonna be on your side?’: TikToker slammed for filming confrontation with Wendy’s worker in drive-thru

'People harass customer service workers like it's funny then turn on the camera to film people's reactions when they've finally had enough.'

On Aug 2, 2021 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL
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Scarlett Johansson’s Disney lawsuit is ramping up

Johansson's 'Black Widow' dispute is highlighting deeper problems regarding fair pay at Disney.

On Aug 2, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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‘Always dinner and a show’: Viral TikTok captures fight between worker and customer at Waffle House

'The COURAGE you have eating your food & watching the show.'

On Aug 2, 2021 by Kathryn Cardin

Internet Culture IRL
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Shaun King criticized for moving into $842,000 house after asking for personal donations for his wife

Given King's controversial history, people were weary of King's requests for donations to his wife, especially after she purchased the large lakeside home.

On Aug 1, 2021 by Kathryn Cardin

Tech
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‘The kids are drinking this’: TikToker finds mold in unopened CapriSun pouch

Viewers were divided about the mold, with some praising it as a positive thing.

On Aug 1, 2021 by Daysia Tolentino

Internet Culture
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‘Whoever’s in charge of this website just tricked the masses’: TikTok users criticize Olivia Rodrigo’s merch for being low quality

Some Olivia Rodrigo fans feel the products were misrepresented on the website.

On Aug 1, 2021 by Cecilia Lenzen

Internet Culture