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Jemele Hill is suspended from ESPN, and people have ~theories~
This isn't the first time Hill has faced criticism for controversial tweets.
By Alison Main
YouTube has no patience for DIY 'bump stock' gun demos, bans them
DIY firearm enhancement just became more difficult.
By Mark Kaufman
Twitter removes anti-abortion political ad, proving it can crack down on speech if it wants to
Rep. Blackburn's ad said she “stopped the sale of baby body parts."
By Kerry Flynn
A totally bizarre interview just started a feud between Ivana and Melania Trump
Melania isn't happy...
Mike Pence's NFL walkout came with a hefty price tag for taxpayers
Mike Pence's counter-protest cost $$$.
By Rachel Kraus
ESPN suspends Jemele Hill for tweeting about NFL advertiser boycott
Hill had tweeted about how fans can hit back against NFL owners.
Mike Pence put the NFL controversy back in the headlines—right where Donald Trump wants it
As dumb stunts go, this one was pretty smart.
Dutch parody video thinks it's found the reason behind America's gun problem
If you know someone who suffers from NRA, or a "nonsensical rifle addiction," this video is for you.
Donald Trump claims he came up with the term 'fake news'
But don't worry, Merriam-Webster is here to calmly put things right.
VP Mike Pence just left an NFL game early to protest a protest he doesn't seem to understand
This was all just for show.
Facebook execs (somewhat) embrace transparency, via Twitter
Alex Stamos, Facebook's chief security officer, went on a tweetstorm.
By Kerry Flynn
Russia co-opted 'black lives matter' messaging on social media
The 'Blacktivist' account was not what it appeared to be.
By Rachel Kraus
Trump's 'grab 'em by the p*ssy' tape is being played on a loop outside the White House
They're "grabbing back."
By Alison Main
Heartbreaking 'New Yorker' cover honors victims of Las Vegas shooting
58 bullets in memory of the victims.
MashReads Podcast: Getting nostalgic over hope and change with former Obama speechwriter David Litt
Litt spoke to MashReads about his new memoir, 'Thanks, Obama.'
On the anniversary of Matthew Shepard's murder, Jeff Sessions weakens protections for the LGBTQ community
Critics contend that the guidance constitutes a "license to discriminate."
Mike Pence laments America's lack of space leadership as astronauts risked lives on spacewalk
Bad timing equals bad political optics.
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to a group that wants to abolish nuclear weapons
With Donald Trump and Kim Jung-un feuding, the prize is more timely now than ever.
FEMA omits statistics on Puerto Rico hurricane response from website
Water and electricity availability were moved off FEMA's site.
Theresa May's speech was such a train wreck it has become material for U.S. talk shows
Fresh fodder for Kimmel
Australia's facial recognition database will now include driver's licence photos
Move over Face ID, the Australian government has eclipsed you on the creepy factor.
By Johnny Lieu
Trump suggests this is the 'calm before the storm,' and no one is laughing but him
Here's to hoping Trump has no idea what the phrase "calm before the storm" means.
