Новости за 09.08.2021

The Proud Boys are taking credit for Facebook suspending antifascist pages. On Monday, two Proud Boys groups claimed they successfully coordinated a mass reporting campaign against Ireland Against Fascism. Now they're targeting more antifascist groups.

Memes come from anywhere: out-of-context movies, news items, and older viral videos. In the case of a new Twitter meme that’s become something of a reaction gesture, its context couldn’t be further removed from the source.

A TikToker says a possible DoorDash driver tried to get her address and deliver food to her when she didn't order anything. She says he, in the past, accepted orders from her only.

Supporters of Donald Trump are promoting a collectible coin that celebrates the former president's two impeachments.

The Tokyo Olympics have been a bit of a mess to watch, but on a second screen—TikTok—it's been much more fun. And that's mostly because of Leslie Jones.

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It can be hard to keep track of the numerous coronavirus variants that are tearing through the planet. There's delta, and lambda, and gamma, and now delta plus.

Some social media users are seeking “justice” for a 21-year-old popular TikToker who was sentenced to 24 years in prison for vehicular homicide. 

A resurfaced photo of Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) getting a vaccine is tricking social media users into believing he received the COVID-19 vaccine.

An Olympic marathoner was filmed knocking over a whole row of water bottles meant for competitors in the event which took place Sunday in Sapporo, Japan.

Conservative radio talk show host and media personality Dick Farrel died of complications from COVID-19 on Wednesday after previously mocking vaccines and calling the coronavirus crisis a “scamdemic.” He was 65-years-old. On his deathbed, Farrel apparently urged his friends to get vaccinated.