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Mikael Thalen


Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Conspiracy theorists think Mel Gibson has video of Bill and Hillary engaging in cannibalism

Conspiracy theorists think Mel Gibson has video of Bill and Hillary Clinton engaging in cannibalism

The assertion that they engaged in cannibalism with a gang leader named Barbecue is outright fake.

On Mar 26, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Investors who got in early on the Reddit IPO plot their next moves

‘Bought and will hold’: Reddit IPO investors who got in early plot their next moves

'The odds Reddit turns into one of the most successful companies of all time is likely not high.'

On Mar 25, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Republican Senator touts death threat voicemail from giggling caller over TikTok ban as evidence of danger of “Communist-Chinese aligned company”

Senator touts death threat from giggling TikToker as evidence of ‘Communist-Chinese’ brainwashing

'The Communist-Chinese aligned company is proving just how dangerous their current ownership is.'

On Mar 21, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Conservatives label pop star Olivia Rodrigo satanic for giving fans Plan B pills

Olivia Rodrigo dubbed ‘high priestess of child sacrifice’ by anti-abortion crowd for free Plan B at concert

People are having a totally normal response to it.

On Mar 14, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Hand holding cup(l), Website data(r)

‘I always knew something was OFF’: Black Rifle Coffee under fire after employee donations to Democrats resurface

'Black Rifle Coffee Co. is a Communist front company...'

On Mar 13, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Tucker Carlson(l), January 6th Shaman(r)

‘Is he actually crazy?’: The right-wing is on a mission to rehabilitate the QAnon Shaman’s reputation

'He certainly doesn’t seem dangerously crazy.'

On Mar 13, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Andrew Tate(l), Adin Ross(r)

‘I really [screwed] up’: Adin Ross apologizes for livestream that landed Andrew Tate in jail

'Andrew Tate's team confirmed that I [screwed] up,' Ross said.

On Mar 13, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Airplane taking off

‘Probably just a coincidence?’: Rumors explode after Boeing whistleblower dies by suicide

'Probably just a coincidence?'

On Mar 12, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Candace Ownes, Rabbi Smuley(r)

‘Unholy’: Candace Owens feuds with famous rabbi over daughter’s line of pleasure products

'Downright nasty.'

On Mar 12, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

A person pressing a red delete key. In the bottom left corner is a 'Your Password Sucks' column logo in a web_crawlr font.

Y0ur P@ssw0rd S*cks: The best way to remove your personal information online

Removing your data from prominent data brokers can offer you a bit more privacy.

On Mar 12, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Joe Biden and Donald Trump

Trump blasts Biden for apologizing after calling alleged killer of Laken Riley ‘illegal’

'Trump hugs Laken Riley's grieving parents as Biden apologizes to her killer.'

On Mar 11, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Crypto bro gets wrecked after his 'mansion' turns out to be AirBnb

‘Rented this for a bachelor party’: Crypto trader owned after mansion he claims he bought called out as Airbnb

Nick O'Neill is garnering millions of views by being the most cringe crypto influencer on X.

On Mar 11, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Kate admits editing Mother's Day photo recalled by agencies

Kate Middleton’s botched editing job on family photo furthers freakout about her absence

'Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing.'

On Mar 11, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Cybertruck owner deletes post about 'catastrophic failure' that could have killed family

Cybertruck owner deletes post praising Tesla after vehicle’s ‘catastrophic failure’ while driving with his family

The Cybertruck owner had been mocked for praising Tesla despite the steering and brakes failing.

On Mar 7, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Stop a TikTok ShutDown

TikTok launches app-wide ad blitz ahead of congressional vote on ban

TikTok is pushing users to call Congress.

On Mar 7, 2024 by Mikael Thalen