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National labor board issues new complaint against Starbucks after firing 19-year-old union organizer whose videos went viral

Starbucks is facing nearly 300 complaints this year.

On Apr 14, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech

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Protesters march through Target, Walmart to decry mask mandate

'Is this real life?'

On Dec 18, 2020 by Kahron Spearman

IRL

Woman slaps ‘Phoenix Karen’ for her racist rant

She told a Native American woman to 'go back' where she came from.

On Jun 8, 2020 by Moises Mendez II

Internet Culture IRL

The mayor Phoenix, Arizona does not want President Donald Trump to hold a campaign rally after Charlottesville.

After Charlottesville, Phoenix mayor asks Trump to postpone rally

The mayor says a rally is inappropriate as the nation continues to heal.

On Aug 17, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech

Man caught on video setting LGBTQ youth center on fire

He is shown dousing the floors in what appears to be gasoline.

On Jul 28, 2017 by Ana Valens

IRL

Hockey fan tears her mayor a new one at city council meeting

As good a city council meeting as you'll ever see.

On Jun 11, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz

Internet Culture

#NotMyAmerica points out the hypocrisy of anti-Islamic protests

A 'draw Muhammad' event outside a Phoenix mosque saw love and hate.

On May 30, 2015 by Aja Romano

Tech

Bystander video shows man clinging to car that ran him over

This dude has the instincts of a Hollywood action hero.

On Feb 21, 2015 by Miles Klee

Crime Internet Culture

It took 17 minutes for Snowden’s phoenix to become a meme

Whistleblower Edward Snowden hadn't even finished giving his AMA-style interview.

On Jun 17, 2013 by Kevin Collier

Internet Culture

Having conquered space, NASA turned to Twitter and Facebook

One woman's role in NASA's Web domination.

On Mar 8, 2013 by Kris Holt

Internet Culture Society

Man arrested for “testing” police with fake terrorist video

The man dressed his nephew up in a turban and filmed him walking around Phoenix, Ariz. with a fake rocket launcher. The entire incident was captured in a YouTube video.

On Sep 27, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

IRL