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Derek Chauvin found guilty in death of George Floyd

Chauvin's conviction could be a landmark first in policing.

On Apr 20, 2021 by David Covucci

IRL Tech
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  • A man walks on an industrial pipeline.

    TikTokers are sharing their own experiences in YouTube’s ‘alt-right pipeline’

  • A girl removes her beanie from her head.

    The revealing nature of big forehead TikTok

  • jason momoa as aquaman

    The Snyder Cut is low-key a great sweater movie

A close up of a woman's eyes.

Don’t fall for those TikToks claiming April 24 is a ‘sexual assault day’

The date is causing panic, but the made-up 'day' has been circulating online for years.

On Apr 20, 2021 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture IRL
Scissors on desk

‘How rude, disrespectful, and really disgusting’: White teacher cuts biracial student’s curly hair down to the scalp, drawing anger online

Users said the teacher 'assaulted' the student.

On Apr 20, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

IRL
derek chauvin handcuffed after sentencing

Far-right cope fills Telegram after Derek Chauvin conviction

They're losing their collective sh*t over the conviction of George Floyd's killer.

On Apr 20, 2021 by Claire Goforth

Tech
Nancy Pelosi speaks at a press conference to react to the Derek Chauvin trail.

‘Murder victims are not martyrs’: People are pissed after Pelosi ‘thanks’ George Floyd for being murdered

It is an utterly unfathomable turn of phrase.

On Apr 20, 2021 by David Covucci

Tech
girl slapping another girl in video

Teen reportedly dies by suicide after being slapped by classmate in video posted to social media

In the video, two girls are seen confronting Lufuno Mavhunga before one seemingly signals to the other and begins slapping the 15-year-old.

On Apr 20, 2021 by Eilish O'Sullivan

IRL
Frustrated young Hispanic woman being angry because of spam unwanted robocall.

FCC wants companies to report how they are reducing robocalls

The FCC is requiring companies to file to the Robocall Mitigation Database.

On Apr 20, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
police surround teenagers on bicycles

‘A broken society’: 6 police cars show up to confiscate Black and Latino teens’ bikes

The officers accused the teens of biking without a license.

On Apr 20, 2021 by Rachel Kiley

IRL
IKEA employee in store with the captions "You just lost yourself a customer" (l) "You think I own IKEA?" (c) "I'm a part time employee half way through a two week notice" (r)

Former IKEA worker captures the unique hell of retail jobs in series of TikTok videos

Scott Seiss knows how to employ the TikTok 'drama' sound.

On Apr 20, 2021 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture
Tech News Newsletter Image 04 20 2021

Tech newsletter: Republicans are already waging war on net neutrality

Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.

On Apr 20, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
joint with sections labeled "all my friends hate me they think i'm annoying and weird i will never be loved unconditionally" and "a demon is coming to kill me"

This meme perfectly illustrates different levels of a joint hitting

You know when the next bracket hits.

On Apr 20, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture
man running with caption "I will run every day until Ahmaud Arbery gets justice"

This TikToker is running every day until Ahmaud Arbery gets justice

One year on, this TikToker is keeping the #IRunWithMaud protest alive.

On Apr 20, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture IRL
Philip Brailsford killing Daniel Shaver in hotel hallway (L) Laney Sweet, Daniel Shaver's widow (R)

Widow of Daniel Shaver demands police reform and accountability in viral TikTok video

'Can someone please tell me how is it possible... that these police officers keep getting away with murder?'

On Apr 20, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

IRL

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