krisseavers

Kris Seavers


Kris Seavers is the senior IRL editor and training director for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Central Texas publications, including Austin Monthly and San Antonio Magazine, and on NPR.

Steven Spielburg addressed Carl's Jr. 'spielburgers' in a selfie video, insisting the fast food company 'cease and desist.'

Steven Spielberg says he wants nothing to do with Carl’s Jr. ‘SpielBurgers’

Is he trolling?

On Mar 28, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Twitter is dragging Sean Penn over a passage from his novel 'Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff.'

Sean Penn’s new book includes a terrible poem—and Twitter is dragging him

'This is very bad, and he should feel bad.'

On Mar 27, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Parkland teens David and Lauren Hogg explained to Rick Santorum that CPR won't save someone from a gunshot to the head.

Parkland teens inform Rick Santorum that CPR won’t save people from gunshots to the head

'No amount of CPR is going to save you because you’re dead.'

On Mar 27, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Foxconn is set to purchase Belkin, Linksys, and Wemo in an $866 million cash merger.

Foxconn is buying Belkin, Linksys, and Wemo in $866M deal

The deal pends U.S. government approval.

On Mar 27, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Nickelodeon has parted ways with longtime producer Dan Schneider.

Nickelodeon severs ties with longtime TV producer Dan Schneider

The news fanned rumor flames.

On Mar 27, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Gina Rodriguez will star in Netflix's live-action adaptation of 'Carmen Sandiego.'

Gina Rodriguez to star in live-action ‘Carmen Sandiego’ Netflix film

She's also on board to produce.

On Mar 26, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Bailey Davis, a former cheerleader for the Saints, has filed a complaint against the team for gender discrimination.

Former Saints cheerleader files gender discrimination lawsuit

Her complaint says rules for cheerleaders are outdated.

On Mar 26, 2018 by Kris Seavers

The White House put out a memo banning transgender people from serving in the military 'except under limited circumstances.'

Trump memo bans most transgender people from serving in military

There are 'limited' exceptions.

On Mar 24, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Apple has proposed emoji that represent people with disabilities.

Apple wants emoji that represent people with disabilities

The proposed characters include guide dogs and prosthetic limbs.

On Mar 24, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Trump tweeted that the Department of Justice will move to ban bump stock gun accessories.

Trump administration moves to ban ‘bump stock’ firearm attachments

He slammed the Obama administration for allowing them.

On Mar 24, 2018 by Kris Seavers

A Pennsylvania school district has proposed arming students with buckets of rocks as defense against school shooters.

This school district’s ‘solution’ to gun violence is arming students with rocks

Shooters 'will be stoned.'

On Mar 23, 2018 by Kris Seavers

NRA TV videos are criticizing student organizers ahead of the March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C.

NRA maligns student organizers ahead of March for Our Lives

Dana Loesch attacked organizers' 'maturity.'

On Mar 23, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Steve Bannon inspired a meme when he announced the 'three pillars' of his new political outlook.

Steve Bannon’s ‘three pillar’ ideology is already a scintillating meme

'*Extremely Steve Bannon voice*'

On Mar 23, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Police muted their body cameras after fatally shooting 22-year-old Stephon Clark, a Black man who was unarmed, body camera footage shows.

Police muted body cameras after shooting unarmed Black man in Sacramento

Stephon Clark was reportedly fatally shot in his own backyard.

On Mar 23, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Paul Ryan staffer Caleb Smith was roasted after posting a text conversation about his 'buddy's tax return.

Paul Ryan staffer roasted after tweet about his ‘buddy’s tax return

'I am very convinced that this was a very real event.'

On Mar 22, 2018 by Kris Seavers