Mastodon is crumbling—and many blame its creator
It was hailed as a progressive alternative to Twitter. But marginalized, queer users are being alienated by well-off tech bros.
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Privacy group files complaints against Netlifx, Spotify for GDPR violations
Eight major companies accused by advocacy group of violating the EU's privacy rules
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Harambe’s grandmother euthanized by Miami Zoo
The 49-year-old gorilla was suffering the effects of old age.
President Obama, 2016 candidates express shock, sadness over Orlando mass shooting
The shooting has shocked the nation.
LGBT community offers support, services in wake of mass shooting at Florida gay bar
The Pulse club shooting is a tragic meeting between America's problems with gun violence and homophobia.
49 dead in mass shooting at Florida nightclub
A lone gunman opened fire and took hostages at Florida gay club Pulse at around 2am on Sunday morning.
Celebrate the life of Muhammad Ali with these stunning fanart tributes
'If my mind can conceive it & my heart can believe it-then I can achieve it.'
Muhammad Ali dead at 74
2016 claims another legend.
At least 11 dead after tornados hit north Texas
Around 600 buildings were damaged, many of them beyond repair.
Reddit quarantines controversial subreddit r/candidfashionpolice following Daily Dot inquiry
A quarantine is Reddit's version of purgatory.
Hurricane Patricia strikes Mexico’s Pacific Coast
It is the strongest hurricane ever recorded.
8.3-magnitude earthquake hits off coast of Chile, Hawaii under tsunami watch
But a tsunami is no longer expected to impact the state of Hawaii.
Marcy Borders, ‘Dust Lady’ from iconic 9/11 photo, has died from cancer
Marcy Borders lost her battle with stomach cancer that she blamed on 9/11 aftermath.
Man dies at Ohio amusement park after getting struck by rollercoaster while looking for phone
The victim was a man in his 40s.
More than a dozen reported dead following explosion in Tianjin, China
The immense fireball, captured by numerous witnesses on the Weibo, consumed the sky.
Bounty hunters follow Facebook tip to Phoenix police chief’s house
Don't forget to vet the tips you might receive on social media.
Researcher claims Cecil the lion’s brother, Jericho, is still alive
Conflicting reports have come out of Zimbabwe.
Did debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 just wash ashore?
Airplane debris sparks MH370 investigation.
Reddit CEO Ellen Pao resigns after user revolt
'The good has been off-the-wall inspiring, and the ugly made me doubt humanity.'
Fitness blogger Emma Murphy details alleged domestic abuse in emotional video
The Irish blogger took to Facebook with a black eye to encourage women to stand up for themselves.