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Police chief pens passionate letter to fellow officers after Dallas shooting

A police chief in Kenyon, Minnesota has posted a powerful response to Thursday night’s shootings in Dallas that left five officers dead and seven injured. SEE ALSO: For 17 hours, Dallas PD called an innocent man a suspect Writing on … Continue reading

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Listen to the freshest new tunes dropped this week

LONDON — It’s finally Friday and — although this week has felt longer than others — the weekend is finally here.  It’s been a good week for UK music with Birmingham artist Lady Leshurr returning to our screens, proving that she is … Continue reading

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How to take care of yourself in the wake of traumatic shootings

When we bear witness to tragic events from afar, whether it’s through social media or via cable news, it’s easy to forget self-care. That’s especially relevant this week, with the shooting deaths of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Philando … Continue reading

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10 states sue federal government over transgender bathroom policies

LINCOLN, Nebraska — Ten states sued the federal government Friday over rules requiring public schools to allow transgender students to use restrooms conforming to their gender identity, joining a dozen other states in the latest fight over LGBT rights. The … Continue reading

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Man who killed 1, opened fire on highway was angry about police violence

A man accused of shooting indiscriminately at passing cars and police on a Tennessee highway told investigators he was angry about police violence against African-Americans, authorities said Friday. One woman died and three others, including one police officer, were injured … Continue reading

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How the world celebrated Social Media Day 2016

We tweeted, we snapped, we Facebook-ed, and we have the instas to prove it! From east to west, the world came together both online and IRL to celebrate the 7th annual Social Media Day. Launched by Mashable in 2010, #SMDay recognizes and celebrates … Continue reading

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Real Housewife Ramona Singer gives us another branded celebrity Instagram fail

Crafting the perfect Instagram caption can be hard. For some (celebrities), remembering to delete the instructions from your branded content sponsor when posting to Instagram can be even harder. SEE ALSO: Naomi Campbell accidentally shared a little extra in this … Continue reading

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Spice Girls drop massive reunion hints in chirpy YouTube video

Spice Girls fans, rejoice: something big may be on its way. Former band members Mel B, Geri Halliwell and Emma Bunton (sadly there was no sign of Posh or Mel C) shared a video on Friday morning in which they … Continue reading

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Office worker tells harrowing chimichanga experience, then offers them to coworkers

You know that moment when a friend says “This food doesn’t taste very good. Do you want the rest of it?” Well one office worker just took that to the next level. An Imgur user anonymously uploaded a photo of … Continue reading

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Google is already fighting hackers from the future with post-quantum cryptography

For years, experts have warned users to use secure browser communications whenever possible. If you visit a site and the URL in your browser’s address bar starts with “https://”, you know the communication between your computer and the server is … Continue reading