Culture
Ground News Pro app shows how mainstream news outlets bend the news
The app is available now for iOS and Android.
13 Reasons Why suicide increase reports debunked by new study
A new report shows the increase in suicide rate increased before the show even aired.
Bernie Sanders subreddit bans CNN, saying they “have abandoned their journalistic integrity”
Other subreddits banned linking to CNN in 2017 after it threatened to dox an anonymous Reddit user.
CNN’s Brian Stelter announces documentary on fake news, Twitter finds it hilarious
People reacted exactly how you would expect.
Twitter’s ban on targeting keywords like “transphobic” will hurt those it’s trying to protect
A short-sighted BBC report caused the ban.
Dental assistant says she was fired after writing “MAGA 2020” on Facebook
The backlash has been strong and the dental office has closed its website and Facebook Page.
Doctor Who Season 12 is getting roasted online, but head writer Chris Chibnall says he ignores all criticism
It’s not clear how Chibnall is going to rescue the failing show if he ignores all fan feedback.
Instagrammer says he spent 5 days in jail after climbing pyramids in Giza, Egypt
The influencer shared the images with his 3 million followers.
11 Bernie Sanders campaign staffers lock Twitter accounts after video exposes staffer’s violent rhetoric
Even the comms director has locked their Twitter account, just over two weeks before the 2020 Iowa Democratic state caucuses.
Wilson Gavin, student who protested drag queen story-time for kids, takes his own life after online backlash
Gavin, a conservative activist, was confirmed dead on Monday.
Rotten Tomatoes deletes all the early user reviews for Doctor Who: Season 12
Something strange is happening with Rotten Tomatoes’ user reviews.
Mark Hamill deletes Facebook account over Zuckerberg’s decision to not censor political ads
Hamill wants Facebook to be arbiter of truth.