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Tim Sampson


Tim Sampson is a reporter who focused on the technology, business, and politics beats. He's also an established comedy writer, with work on Comedy Central and in The Onion and ClickHole.

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Why is Facebook memorializing Andreas Lubitz?

The perverse Facebook cult of Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz.

On Mar 26, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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Why the Web thinks Michelle Obama is bald

'Jeopardy!' clue has the commons wondering where the first lady's hair went.

On Mar 25, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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‘Duck Dynasty’ star defends God by fantasizing about raping and murdering atheist family

You really shouldn't read his comments if you're eating.

On Mar 25, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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FAA lets Amazon test drone delivery—with major conditions

Testing comes with strict rules that would still prevent commercial operation

On Mar 20, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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ESPN host thinks every black person should vote Republican in 2016

Well, that's one strategy.

On Mar 19, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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Obama administration kills transparency rules for key White House office

New rule limits citizens' access to White House emails, records.

On Mar 17, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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Swedish authorities will question Julian Assange at London embassy

As statute of limitations nears, prosecutors agree to question Assange in London.

On Mar 13, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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Oklahoma lawmakers pass extreme law to avoid gay marriage

Law would put marriage powers solely in the hands of clergy

On Mar 12, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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Google warns of hidden loophole in net neutrality proposal

FCC vote delayed over 'edge provider' concerns.

On Feb 24, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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Uptick in global bans sparks backlash from Wikipedia users

A rare 'global ban' has been used six times in the past three months.

On Feb 22, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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The FDA just approved a genetic testing kit and set a major precedent

The kits will still be marketed under FDA scrutiny.

On Feb 20, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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Iowa developing smartphone driver’s licenses

Legal experts, police express concerns about possible privacy violations.

On Feb 13, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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Congress wants to make the ban on Internet service taxes permanent

With no controversial strings attached, the measure has wide bipartisan support.

On Feb 12, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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Sandy Hook victim’s family seeks trademark to stop online harassment

Fake Twitter accounts are spreading Sandy Hook conspiracies, and this family is fighting back.

On Feb 11, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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U.K. quietly publishes ‘code of conduct’ for government hackers

Document confirms government's domestic spying capabilities

On Feb 10, 2015 by Tim Sampson