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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).

A side by side of Greta Thunberg and Donald Trump

Greta Thunberg takes one last dig at Trump as he departs presidency

People loved the troll on Trump's last day in office.

On Jan 20, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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President Donald Trump at a farewell ceremony on Inauguration Day. In his speech he told his supporters to 'have a good life.'

Trump’s parting words to America: ‘Have a good life’

His last words as president being 'have a good life, we will see you soon' sparked jokes and memes.

On Jan 20, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech Tuesday newsletter: The monumental task of archiving the Trump internet

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

On Jan 19, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Joe Biden and FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington.

The Senate Republicans’ gambit to deadlock the FCC failed

Senate Republicans appeared to be trying to block Biden. But their strategy failed.

On Jan 18, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Biden’s team is still mad at Twitter for how it’s handling transition to @POTUS

Biden made a new account that will become @POTUS on Wednesday afternoon.

On Jan 15, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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In their final act, Trumpers want to burn down everything they built

If they get their way, everything they've built will be gone.

On Jan 15, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Merrick Garland and Rep. Anna Eshoo from California. Eshoo led other California lawmakers asking Garland to withdraw from the DOJ's lawsuit against the state's net neutrality law.

Democrats want Merrick Garland to withdraw from California net neutrality lawsuit

The lawmakers note that time is of the essence for the Biden DOJ.

On Jan 13, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Twitter just permanently suspended President Donald Trump

Twitter said Trump's recent tweets 'were highly likely to encourage and inspire people to replicate' the riots at the Capitol.

On Jan 8, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Ajit Pai standing next to President Donald Trump. Pai said the FCC won't take up Trump's Section 230 executive order.

Ajit Pai gives up on Trump’s Section 230 executive order

Pai has around two weeks remaining as chairman of the agency.

On Jan 8, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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YouTube Trump Riot Capitol New Policy

YouTube announces changes to election misinformation policy after pro-Trump Capitol riot

YouTube announced the new policy 'due to the disturbing events that transpired yesterday.'

On Jan 7, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump. Zuckerberg said it is extending its block on Trump's account 'indefinitely' following the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Facebook will extend Trump ban ‘indefinitely,’ Zuckerberg says

Zuckerberg said the 'risks of allowing the president to continue to use our service during this period are simply too great.'

On Jan 7, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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man in Trump 45 hat waving and smiling as he steals the lectern from the House of Representatives. Some people online thought his name was actually 'Via Getty.'

Many Trump followers stormed the Capitol. ‘Via Getty’ was not one of them

Some people really thought this Trump rioter's name was 'Via Getty.'

On Jan 7, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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trump supporters storm capitol as president encourages them on twitter

Amid chaos, calls grow for Twitter to suspend Trump’s account

A lot of people are calling on the social media platform to take down Trump's account.

On Jan 6, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock in front of shape of the state of Georgia with circuitboard overlay

Georgia’s Senate runoffs may just have saved net neutrality

Democratic control of Congress makes the chances of a net neutrality bill passing much higher.

On Jan 6, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Mitch McConnell at a podium. Also, a tweet that says #ByeMitch.

Twitter users gush over the possibility of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell

People are thrilled McConnell won't have the same power he's had for years.

On Jan 6, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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