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North Korean troops are 'hooked on PORN' after being allowed 'unfettered access' to the internet for the first time while fighting for Russia
"I'm gonna... I'm gonna coom, sir!!"
Probe found Ranga Dias manipulated data, including in a paper claiming the discovery of a room-temperature superconductor
Because not wanting to divide your fans is a bad thing
Spain and Norway recognized a Palestinian state the same day as Ireland, with Slovenia following a week later, drawing retaliatory moves from Israel.
The Libyan interior minister says patrols will target 'strange' haircuts, enforce 'modest' clothing and require male guardians for women.
Culture
Some guy complained this fishing game only caters to queer players, so the dev added a "straight" title - it costs $9999
How do you do, fellow straights
Foreign-policy advisers close to the president-elect put forth different versions of a plan to effectively freeze the front line
“People don’t want to be in a coalition with the devil,” says a Democratic source who was appalled by Harris’ embrace of Dick Cheney
US
Is Alex Jones Press Secretary: White House Position Confirmed For Controversial Infowars Founder?
US
As a Young Queer Person Who Dreams of Having a Family, This Doesn't Feel Like an America for Me Anymore
How Did We Get Here?
Protesters filled the centre of the Spanish city and called for regional leader Carlos Mazon to resign, as one banner read: "Our hands are stained with mud, yours with blood."
The president-elect has made his disdain for journalism clear. His second term is a risk to a free press in the United States and beyond. Help us to hold him to account
On a clearly fake document claiming that German chancellors sign top secret agreements to be USA vassals. But interesting thoughts on that subject. Can you put so much effort into a forgery with obvious mistakes?
Despite toxicity that will engulf us, we are heroes, we always have been, and we’ve always come out on top. We will get through this, John Casey writes.
Launched in 1969, just a few months after humans first set foot on the Moon, Skynet-1A was put high above Africa's east coast to relay communications for British forces.
This election’s version of the “pussy hat”
On June 7, 2023, Anjali, a lawyer, was shot dead by two people while she was returning home from a dairy.
He won again. He may have even won the popular vote?
Disaster
“Heartless”: Wife Spends 6 Years Caring For Paralyzed Husband—He Divorces Her After Recovery
Reminder to women that men are disloyal and you should act accordingly
Wonder what changed
True and honest woman meets gender-affirming AI
"anti-transgender policies increased suicide attempts among transgender youth by as much as 72%"
President-elect Trump ran a virulently anti-trans campaign, pushing hard against the queer community in stump speeches and in attack ads in swing states. That he won so decisively after such a campaign is deeply frightening, transgender Americans say
A group linked to a pro-Palestinian hacktivist movement has launched a catastrophic cyberattack revealing the details of 31 million people, compromising their email addresses and screen names.
The president-elect’s final ad push—and subsequent election win—may have Canada’s right looking to lean in on anti-trans messaging
Donald J. Trump picked up support among Latino and Black working-class voters, giving the party hope for a new way to win in a diversifying nation.
NY's governor had previously delayed congestion charges because she was afraid that it would hurt Democrat's electoral chances. Now that the election is over and they can't be voted out for years, the unpopular policy returns.
Trump’s decisive defeat of Kamala Harris spurs fear about the future of the United States among many researchers.
"The aim is to stop the speculations and rumors that have surfaced everywhere about the recent infiltration of drones over Pyongyang and tighten control," a source told Daily NK.
For eight years, Donald Trump's ascension has torn families and friends apart. Now some of his supporters are asking marginalized people to "agree to disagree" over his hateful politics. Here's why I won't, whether you're family or not.
Donald Trump’s running mate recently revealed his teenage penchant for the popular trading card game – and his ‘embarassing’ favourite deck
TL;DR: Media was too harsh on Harris and didn't use enough positive propaganda spin
Dozens of previously hard-to-access games can now be synced via Virtual Machine
Won't Get Fooled Again (by Jews)
War
Biden administration to allow American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine for first time since Russia’s invasion
The new policy, approved earlier this month before the election, would allow the Pentagon to provide contracts to American companies for work inside Ukraine for the first time since Russia invaded in 2022.
The Biden administration told Fox News any attempt to harm Trump would be considered an 'act of war' by Iran.
Experts way in on how to help yourself and your queer loved ones get through this difficult time.
In this op-ed, politics editor Lex McMenamin points to Teen Vogue's years of coverage of the youth vote — and its resistance under the Biden-Harris administration, especially on Gaza — to explain the 2024 election outcome.
Are you tired of winning yet?
Healthcare providers report unprecedented demand for reproductive and gender-affirming medications: ‘We’ve never seen this before’
Four media experts and analysts discuss how the press covered Trump in this election cycle and what to expect going forward
Because it is.
"It moved the numbers, especially amongst our persuadable audience, because it brought up boys in girls sports. The Democrats made this the defining cultural battle for the last five years. We finished it in this campaign."
Within the current political climate, it appears to be that my greatest act of rebellion is to be an immovable rock.
US
Minnesota is a trans refuge state, but its trans community feels "sense of fear" following Trump's re-election
Donald Trump may have won in part based on lies Republicans spread about a vulnerable minority of Americans.
The Joy Is Gone
As leaders pledge to continue advocating for immigrants, others celebrate Trump’s win
Boohoohoo
More than 30 years ago, Edwards recorded four iconic lines for what was then a little-known company called America Online.
Literal vegetating a possibility in the future
“Come here, big tits. Come here, big tits. Your tits belong to me. Give them to me… I want to claim my tits. I want to claim my tits. I want to claim my tits. These are my tits.”
by Jeb! Bush (and Claire Jungman)
Critics say new government policies will push them away
Upcoming CPAC event is gonna be lit
Misinformation campaigns increasingly target the cavity-fighting mineral, prompting communities to reverse mandates. Dentists are enraged. Parents are caught in the middle.
The guy who fucked up the Dark Phoenix storyline twice
Petrol station owners told to pursue instances of theft through civil action as number of drive-offs increases
The website for the campaign states boldly that conservatives are working to “criminalize porn.”
Female gamers prefer playing as highly sexualized characters, despite disliking them
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They don't study and don't want to: More migrant children in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug are not proficient in Russian
The number of migrant children in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug who do not speak Russian is growing
Suffah, Lugenpresse!
US
The average age of U.S. homebuyers jumps to 56—homes are ‘wildly unaffordable’ for young people, real estate expert says
Younger homebuyers struggle to afford a down payment and compete on bids.
Anyone who finds a monkey should not interact with it but instead call 911, authorities said.
Brendan Carr wants to preserve data caps, punish NBC, and give money to SpaceX.
Allan Lichtman is known for correctly forecasting elections. But his record is not as impressive as it seems.
Sega Genesis Classics, Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio and dozens more to disappear from storefronts in December
It is made up of remains from the time of Roman Empire and the long past Neolithic period.
Germany: On democracy, publicly funded journalists, media history, dishonesty, and prohibiting the AfD - worth a read
Should Harris supporters blame the Left for their candidate’s defeat? No, they should blame the two-party system.
There’s been plenty of finger-pointing after Kamala Harris’ presidential dreams quickly crumbled on Tuesday evening.
Brazil, mostly
I've got a lot of smells
"We hypothesize that the ring image resulted from errors during EHT's imaging analysis and that part of it was an artifact, rather than the actual astronomical structure."
Understanding the psychology of ambiguous loss can help people struggling with grief and depression in the wake of the 2024 election results
When will google be investigated for inteference ?! this is one of the 100 plus examples of them propping up democrats
How dare you win $49 million betting on the wrong candidate
The step complies with long-standing Justice Department policy that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted, two people familiar with the matter told NBC News.
Troops humiliate Palestinians swept up in West Bank raid by referring to them only by their numbers instead of by name
The highly-anticipated sequel to "It’s not alarmist: A second Trump term really is an extinction-level threat to democracy."
The German government is now over
Crisis hotlines catering to LGBTQ+ youths and adults have seen a staggering rise in calls from people distressed over Donald Trump’s win.
Perhaps the surest sign of America's revival yet.
Interview with Guga of Guga Foods about becoming a YouTube Sensation, the power of content collaboration, and his book Guga: Breaking the Barbecue Rules
Disaster
Far-Right Donald Trump Supporters Celebrate His Victory With Violent Memes and Calls for Executions
Masochistic 𝑊𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 journo digs out shitposts to get triggered.
Culture
'I questioned grooming gangs and age of consent - the response I got turned me into an ex-Muslim'
Hand over the dough or your 40GB of secret data is toast.
Culture
Don't lose hope in Nigeria, God is set to restore its glory, Bishop Odetoyinbo assures Nigerians
Incel culture still dominates the gaming industry, so how do we fix it?
Culture
The Internet has turned on Moo Deng after she ‘predicted’ Donald Trump will win the 2024 presidential election
The imposition of secularism by the ruling elites catalyzed a conservative backlash that has continued to shape the religious and political landscape of the country since independence
Former PM told off by host Krishnan Guru-Murthy after ‘banging on about his book’ during America Decides: US Presidential Election
"Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America," Netanyahu continued.
Business
Government official is arrested after more than 400 sex tapes leak of him 'sleeping with the wives of prominent individuals'
I look the way people do outside the intensive care unit, as they wait to learn whether a friend will survive. Our friend, in this case, is democracy
Harris takes 90 percent of vote among city electorate
At the McCourt School of Public Policy, officials are offering ‘mindfulness’ options to cope with the election. The only thing missing is a blankie.
Culture
16-year-old Mason: "I feel like people are a lot more complicated than just those masculine and feminine identities."
From Corporate Media to Corporate Press, why do they hate this guy so much?
US
About 24 states say they’ll send National Guard troops to DC for vote certification and inauguration
Speaking to reporters Monday, Col. Jean Paul Laurenceau, chief of future operations for the National Guard Bureau, said it is not yet clear how many Guard troops will be needed or requested this year.
Matt Choi, who has 405,000 followers on Instagram and 466,000 on TikTok, is barred from competing in future New York Road Runner events.
In the first election after the pandemic, Americans are heading to the polls full of emotions.
Germany: On a case of arson, completely burning down a regional train
But can't bring himself to spell his first name correctly
Coresight AI has released a new product that sends alerts to store security when customers and staff have anomalous interactions.
On micromanagement, bureaucracy, administration, compliance, and incompetent quota hires - highly informative!
Guess
The Pentagon nuclear command, control, and communications enterprise is decades old and desperate for an upgrade, says the head of U.S. Strategic Command, and artificial intelligence could help fortify nuclear C3 for its no-fail mission.
"If you want to do the most damage as an accelerationist, attack high economic, high tax, political zones in every major metropolis," the man told a confidental informant.
US
BUSTED: The Inside Story Of How The Kamala Harris Campaign Manipulates Reddit (And Breaks The Rules) To Control The Platform
Part one of an investigation into how the Harris-Walz campaign is manipulating social media sites to artificially boost their popularity, spread election disinformation, and skirt election laws.
US
Police: Don’t call 911 on man perched on South St. Paul freeway billboard, possibly for past month
Police first became aware of the man on Oct. 4 but finally went public when he attached a mannequin in a noose to the sign Monday
Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Beijing to 'use the influence that they have' as North Korean troops don Russian uniforms to fight in Ukraine.
When the deplatforming Josh and Kiwifarms received for the past several years goes mainstream.
US
Is money spent locking up cellphones worth it for schools? North Clackamas School District trying to find out
It cost the district $300,000 for pouches that can be defeated with a magnet
UK
'Migrant hotel king' who cashed in on asylum seeker crisis rakes in £4.8m a DAY and is on course to become first immigration industry billionaire
Destroying your own country pays well.
The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election.
"Trump’s demand also doesn’t seem to account for the six time zones from the East Coast to Hawaii."
UN
Iranian strategy advisor to 'Al Mayadeen': Iran has technical abilities to produce nuclear weapons
He added that Iran will respond to Israel's retaliatory attack at an appropriate time, saying Tehran will likely increase the range of their ballistic missiles.
The whole party is being shadowed by what happened in 2020, and now it’s trying to outrun that shadow
"The union previously sought a requirement that the company use unscented cleaning supplies and offer a pet bereavement policy that included a leave of up to seven days"
Culture
To Labor’s Bisma Asif, becoming Queensland’s first Muslim state MP is ‘spectacular but ordinary’
In Asif – a young, brown, overseas-born woman – voters in Sandgate’s northern Brisbane bayside suburbs may see a more accurate reflection of their electorate
daily reminder to men in here to keep their cooming habits in check, babies lives depend upon it
