mikael-thalen

Mikael Thalen


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

Ray Epps on January 6th(two split)

Ray Epps’ light Jan. 6 sentence further fuels right-wing narrative he secretly worked for the feds

Epps has long been accused by Trump supporters of being a federal provocateur.

On Jan 10, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Mark Zuckerberg with plate of steak(l), Steak on plate(r)

Zuckerberg’s cattle ranch announcement earns ‘apex man’ praise, secret UN plot accusations

'The elites will eat quality meat amongst themselves but push vegan or bug diets on the common folk.'

On Jan 10, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

People being arrested and having face off with police(three split)

Footage of ‘Jewish tunnel’ found in Brooklyn sparks conspiracies, confusion, and antisemitic memes

A clash between Orthodox Jewish men and police in New York City stems from a bizarre dispute.

On Jan 9, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Elon Musk,

X reinstates prominent left-leaning journalists, posters after outcry

'I haven't received any communications from Twitter/X about why I have been suspended.'

On Jan 9, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Llyod Austin Illustration with question marks in the background

Died in Ukraine? Sent to Gitmo? Mysterious hospitalization of Secretary of Defense sends conspiracy theorists into a tizzy

'I don't believe anything they say. I bet it's jab related.'

On Jan 9, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Conspiracy theorists think Bill Clinton visited the hospital to distract from Epstein docs

Conspiracy theorists think Bill Clinton visited the hospital to distract from Epstein docs

On Jan 9, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Donald Trump

Latest Epstein document release includes accusation against Trump—after week of supporters bragging that he wasn’t named

'There's no evidence to prove it.'

On Jan 8, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Jim Gaffigan at the Golden Globes

Jim Gaffigan’s Golden Globes ‘Epstein’ joke divides conspiracy community

The comedian's joke is being met with mixed reactions.

On Jan 8, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

No, Epstein Docs Don't Say Stephen Hawking Watched Little People 'Solving Complex Equations'

Stephen Hawking is in the Epstein documents—but he didn’t like to watch little people solve ‘complex equations’

There's no evidence Hawking watched little people write 'on a too-high-up chalkboard.'

On Jan 4, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Elon Musk's fan boys are the most Community Noted on X

Elon Musk fanboys are getting hit with the most Community Notes on X

Even Musk himself made the list.

On Jan 4, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Right-wing users are spreading fake documents tying Jimmy Kimmel to Epstein

Aaron Rodgers fans push doctored images tying Jimmy Kimmel to Epstein following unredacted document release

Right-wing users are flooding social media with fake content following the release of Epstein court docs.

On Jan 4, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Jeffrey Epstein(l), Court document(r)

‘She really needs to be exposed’: Why a mysterious ‘Jane Doe 107’ is being accused of delaying the Epstein files release

Conspiracy theorists think alleged Epstein victim 'Doe 107' is actually Oprah.

On Jan 3, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Jimmy Kimmel(l), Aaron Rodgers(r)

Jimmy Kimmel’s ‘dirty’ ‘Toddler & Tiaras’ skit with QAnon boogeyman Tom Hanks resurfaces after Aaron Rodgers says comedian is on Epstein client list

'Keep it up and we will debate the facts further in court.'

On Jan 3, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Tweet by NERV

Elon Musk’s X blocked natural disaster warning, information account for posting too much during Japan earthquake

'An account tweeting earthquake information gets rate limited for giving too much information.'

On Jan 2, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Mickey Mouse as Steamboat Willie in Deal with It Meme

‘Steamboat Willie, no!’: Memes of Disney’s original version of Mickey Mouse committing atrocities flood web after copyright expires

Memes, horror movies, and video games are already being created.

On Jan 2, 2024 by Mikael Thalen