168 posts tagged ‘News’
Panic mode: Gaetz flees AG nom seconds after CNN threatens to expose teen scandal
Boing Boing,
Loathsome rich kid Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration as Trump's Attorney General pick exactly six minutes before CNN was set to publish new allegations about his sexual misconduct, reports Comic Sands. The Botox-addicted ex-Florida Representative had been under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged sex trafficking and misconduct. — Read the rest The post Panic mode: Gaetz flees AG nom seconds after CNN threatens to expose teen scandal appeared first on Boing Boing.
How did the Wisconsin kayaker fake his own death and escape to Europe? He explains
The Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death last summer to escape his family managed to disappear for three months before police finally tracked him down. Speaking from eastern Europe, Ryan Borgwardt, age 45, now explains how he performed his vanishing act — and it was simpler than you might think. — Read the rest The post How did the Wisconsin kayaker fake his own death and escape to Europe? He explains appeared first on Boing Boing.
Hair dryer explodes in woman's hand. Police investigate foul play
A 37-year-old woman from Karnataka, India, suffered severe injuries to her palms and fingers after a hair dryer exploded in her hand. Police are now investigating the incident and suspect foul play. According to The Independent, Basavarajeshwari Yarnal collected a parcel on behalf of her neighbor, identified only as Sasikala. — Read the rest The post Hair dryer explodes in woman's hand. Police investigate foul play appeared first on Boing Boing.
Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett's conviction
AV Club,
The new ruling didn't weigh in on Smollett's guilt or innocence, but rather overturned the conviction on a technicality.
Google may be forced to sell Chrome browser to break up monopoly
Spinning off Chrome is just one of the various remedies proposed by the Department of Justice.
Whoa, Comcast really did offload most of its cable properties
After floating the idea last month, NBCUniversal offloaded several properties into an independent entity called "SpinCo."
Pop Troll to Perform on SNL
Vulture,
Dakota Johnson will host with musical guest Justin Timberlake.
2024’s Canceled Shows, for Your Final Consideration
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