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Andrew Wyrich


Andrew Wyrich is the newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. He previously served as the deputy tech editor. Andrew has written for USA Today, NorthJersey.com, and other newspapers and websites. His work has been recognized by the Society of the Silurians, Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE), and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

Net Neutrality Advocates Petition Rehearing Court Decision

Net neutrality advocates ask for rehearing on federal court decision

The court released its decision in October.

On Dec 13, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Venmo

Venmo users are getting harassed with fraudulent payment requests

The spam seems to come after a user's transaction is on the public feed.

On Dec 13, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Twitter Verify Politicians Primaries

Twitter pledges to verify politicians in national primaries

The move is a bit different than Twitter's old policy.

On Dec 13, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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William Barr Big Tech Antitrust Investigation

Report: Barr wants tech antitrust probe wrapped up in 2020

The Justice Department's probe was announced earlier this year

On Dec 12, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Donald Trump Greta Thunberg

Trump mocks Greta Thunberg over ‘person of the year’ win

This isn't the first time Trump has mocked the teenage activist on Twitter.

On Dec 12, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Roger Wicker Kyrsten Sinema Net Neutrality Working Group Unanimous Consent

Why one senator stopped a vote on net neutrality

The working group has been criticized as a way to delay or weaken the Save the Internet Act.

On Dec 11, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Greta Thunberg Time Person of the Year

Greta Thunberg named ‘Time’ 2019 person of the year

Thunberg is the youngest person to be named person of the year by the magazine.

On Dec 11, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Stephen Miller at the White House

27 senators call on Trump to fire Stephen Miller

A number of lawmakers have now called on Miller to leave the White House.

On Dec 9, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Marianne Williamson Trump Manson Tweet

Marianne Williamson duped into believing Trump pardoned Charles Manson

Whoops!

On Dec 9, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Social Media Fake Accounts Study NATO

Social media companies continue to fail to police fake behavior, study finds

The study showed how it easy it was to get fake engagement.

On Dec 6, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Bernie Sanders High Speed Internet For All Plan

Bernie Sanders unveils ‘high-speed internet for all’ plan

The plan calls for investing in municipal broadband and restoring net neutrality, among other things.

On Dec 6, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Nancy Pelosi Articles of Impeachment Donald Trump

Pelosi calls for House to proceed with impeachment against Trump

Pelosi's request comes after several hearings and a detailed report being released.

On Dec 5, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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federal data privacy bill

Republicans, Dems split over right to sue Facebook

Democrats and Republicans talked about a possible online privacy bill on Wednesday.

On Dec 4, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Kamala Harris Donald Trump 2020 Tweet

Kamala Harris hits back after Trump mocks her for dropping out of 2020 race

Harris was quick with her comeback.

On Dec 4, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Donald Trump Trudeau Macron Johnson Video NATO

Video shows world leaders seemingly making jokes about Trump

They don't mention Trump by name, but it appears they were talking about him.

On Dec 4, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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