Illustration by Grayson Blackmon / The Verge Reporters are starting to piece together the behind-the-scenes events of the unprecedented Twitter attack on Wednesday almost as fast as the official investigators themselves. And the clearest idea of what may have happened two days ago — when roughly 130 accounts were compromised using internal company tools — co […]
Monthly Archives: July 2020
Why John Lewis Kept Telling the Story of Civil Rights, Even Though It Hurt
Read a previously unpublished excerpt from John Lewis’ 2017 conversation with TIME
Yanks’ Germán casts doubt on MLB future in Instagram post
Suspended New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán cast doubt on his baseball future with a curious Instagram post
John Lewis, Towering Figure of Civil Rights Era, Dies at 80
Images of his beating at Selma shocked the nation and led to swift passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. He was later called the conscience of the Congress.
Civil rights icon John Lewis dies at 80
Civil rights icon John Lewis has died at the age of 80 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Hong Kong women’s pursuit of career goals more important than ever amid coronavirus
As the coronavirus outbreak continues into its sixth month in Hong Kong, upending work and home lives, the pursuit of career goals has become even more challenging for women.But fulfilling work aspirations is also more important than ever because it allows women to widen their network exposure, achieve financial independence and improve their perception of s […]
Mary Trump says President ‘is not going to get better and he is without question going to get worse’
President Donald Trump’s niece Mary Trump — a psychologist whose recently published book criticizes the President and his family — asserted Friday that her uncle’s childhood is affecting his ability to govern in a crisis.
There’s just too many positives a day’: Texas county overwhelmed
Judge Barbara Canales of Nueces County, Texas, talks about the need for medical supplies and testing supplies as medical workers are being overwhelmed by the growth in COVID-19 cases and the spread of the coronavirus.
Rep. John Lewis, A Force In The Civil Rights Movement, Dead At 80
Lewis began his nearly 60-year career in public service leading sit-ins at segregated lunch counters in the Jim Crow-era South. He went on to serve in Congress for more than three decades.
Portland mayor: Unidentified Feds detaining protesters are ‘making things worse’
Ted Wheeler, Democratic mayor of Portland, OR, reacts to unidentified federal agents patrolling the streets of his city which has seen weeks of protests following the death of George Floyd.
Hong Kong kicks off nomination period for key elections
A vanguard of young democrats are raring to get on ballot, but the risk of disqualification overshadows their prospects.
US attorney requests investigation into masked, camouflaged federal authorities in Portland
The US Attorney for the Oregon District on Friday requested an investigation into masked, camouflaged federal authorities without identification badges who are arresting protesters in Portland.
Metacritic changes its user review policy to combat score bombing
To prevent score bombing, Metacritic makes users wait 36 hours before reviewing a brand new game.
Panagarry: Fear of Aus and NZ has gone
Natalie Panagarry joined Off The Court to discuss being selected as part of the Vitality Roses full-time programme for the 2020-2021 season and said the “fear” of Australia and New Zealand has gone.
Dell’s Inspiron 2-in-1 laptop is $600 at Best Buy
Today only, Best Buy is discounting the 13.3-inch Dell Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 laptop. It usually costs $850, but you can get one for $600. This laptop won’t outperform options that cost considerably more, but it seems to be a well-rounded machine for those who don’t use intensive applications — especially at this price. It has a 1080p touchscreen that can rota […]