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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).

Justice Department Google Antitrust Lawsuit

DOJ calls on courts to break up Google in antitrust lawsuit

Is Google a monopoly?

On Oct 20, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich, David Covucci

Google Justice Department Antitrust Lawsuit

Justice Department to sue Google today over monopolistic practices

The suit has been expected for a while.

On Oct 20, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Donald Trump Anthony Fauci First Pitch Tweet

Trump is fixated on Fauci’s first pitch—but is it the ‘worst’ ever?

There are a lot of bad first pitches. Fauci's probably isn't the worst.

On Oct 20, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Pallone Doyle Ajit Pai FCC Section 230 Trump Social Media Order

Democrats tear into Ajit Pai for moving ahead with Trump’s social media order

Democrats called Ajit Pai's decision a 'reckless and politically-motivated stunt.'

On Oct 19, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Donald Trump Babylon Bee

Trump retweets satire news link, appears to think it’s real

Whoops.

On Oct 16, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Ajit Pai Donald Trump Executive Order Section 230 FCC

Ajit Pai says FCC will move forward with Trump’s social media executive order

The agency recently wrapped up collecting public comments about the order.

On Oct 15, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

John Cornyn Coronavirus Masks Tweet Democrats

Republican senator mocks maskless Democrats—but this photo is 2 years old

Cornyn called out on Twitter.

On Oct 15, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Twitter Fake Accounts Black Trump Voters

Twitter suspends fake accounts posing as Black supporters of Trump

Some of the accounts had amassed a substantial following.

On Oct 14, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Amy Coney Barrett Mean Tweets Republican Senator Thom Tillis

Republican senator reads mean tweets to Amy Coney Barrett

He just finished telling the nominee to treat social media like 'roadkill.'

On Oct 14, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Facebook Bans Anti-Vax Ads

Facebook announces ban for anti-vax ads

The announcement builds upon an already existing policy.

On Oct 13, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech Tuesday News Letter Image 10132020

Tech Tuesday newsletter: The internet loves Pete Buttigieg all of a sudden

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

On Oct 13, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Mitt Romeny Politics Discourse Tweet Roasted

Mitt Romney’s call for peace in the political discourse goes down how you’d expect

What did he think would happen?

On Oct 13, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Justice Department International Statement Encryption

Justice Department joins 6 other countries calling for easier access to encrypted data

The Justice Department continues to attack encryption.

On Oct 13, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Facebook Remove Holocaust Denial Content

Facebook finally says it will fight Holocaust denial

The move is a change in policy for the social media giant.

On Oct 12, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Senator Mike Lee Amy Coney Barrett Coronavirus Hearing No Mask

Senator who tested positive for COVID attends Supreme Court hearing

Lee didn't wear a mask while speaking during the hearing.

On Oct 12, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich