Margot Harris
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RESULTS: GOP Rep. Rodney Davis and Betsy Londrigan square off in Illinois' 13th Congressional District
This race will be a highly-watched rematch after Londrigan came within a one percentage point margin of defeating Davis in 2018. → Read More
LIVE RESULTS: Democrat Rita Hart and Mariannette Miller-Meeks face off in the open race for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District
Iowa's 2nd Congressional District is one of 30 districts won by President Donald Trump in 2016 but is represented by a Democrat. → Read More
The physician accused of performing unwanted hysterectomies in an ICE detention center is not a board certified OB-GYN
The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology told the Daily Beast that Dr. Mahendra Amin is not certified by the organization. → Read More
Joe Rogan apologized for spreading misinformation about Oregon forest fires amid Spotify backlash
Rogan has found himself in hot water this week, facing allegations of transphobia and backlash at Spotify. → Read More
Alec Baldwin's daughter Ireland joked about the pair's turbulent relationship in a viral TikTok video
Alec Baldwin's 24-year-old daughter, Ireland Basinger Baldwin, participated in the viral #HurtMyFeelings TikTok trend to poke fun at her turbulent relationship → Read More
Video shows American Airlines banning a pro-Trump personality for refusing to wear a mask
David Harris Jr., a conservative author and podcaster, had documented his refusal to wear a mask on two prior flights. → Read More
Bon Appétit editor Christina Chaey says she was not paid 'a single dollar' for her Test Kitchen video appearances
In three years at the publication, Chaey said, she never received a merit raise or promotion. She also called the magazine's culture "toxic." → Read More
Amazon removed a shirt depicting George Floyd's death, but similar products remain on the site
While the original listing has been removed, shirts emblazoned with photos of Derek Chauvin and a kneeling Colin Kaepnernick still appear on the site. → Read More
'I was pretty irresponsible': PewDiePie reflected on his controversies in his first taped media appearance in years
The YouTube star's appearance on the 'Rabbit Hole' podcast was his first mainstream media interview in over 2 years. → Read More
Mississippi's Governor was tricked into congratulating 'Harry Azcrac' during an online graduation ceremony
Reeves seemed to take the prank in stride, joking that he'd congratulate "Ben Dover" in the next virtual ceremony. → Read More
A mom's viral TikTok video, in which she claims her children ate purple sharpies, is causing panic online
After commenters threatened to report her to Child Protective Services, Christel Holland clarified that the video was a joke. → Read More
Anthony Padilla is YouTube's microphone for the people, interviewing everyone from furries to COVID-19 survivors
The YouTube star has interviewed furries, nudists, witches, people with multiple personalities, and, most recently, COVID-19 survivors. → Read More
A YouTuber shot a video of a sting from the 'Executioner Wasp,' which he says tops the 'Murder Hornet'
In his YouTube video, Coyote Peterson said that the Executioner Wasp sting was, by far, "the worst sting [he's] ever taken." → Read More
Coronavirus has amplified online shaming and harassment, and it's not just a problem for influencers
Influencers and everyday people have reported death threats and other forms of harassment after posting about their activities during the pandemic. → Read More
Zoom says it will use machine-learning to crack down on nudity as virtual sex parties spread
A spokesperson for Zoom told Rolling Stone that it planned to identify users' policy violations using "a mix of tools, including machine learning." → Read More
Teachers and parents are coping with 'distance learning' by making memes, TikToks, and YouTube videos
Since widespread "distance learning" took effect in March, teachers have been embracing the humor in their new situations. → Read More
A controversial TikTok visually illustrates Mark Zuckerberg's coronavirus donation in comparison to his total wealth
Mona Chalabi's TikTok video modeled what Mark Zuckerberg's $25 million donation — and estimated 0.03% of his wealth — actually looked like. → Read More
Stars and fans are flocking to Cameo during quarantine, and the platform's CEO says new ways to connect are coming
Cameo CEO Steven Galanis said the company has recently had its "best weeks," with the platform receiving up to 4,500 requests a day. → Read More
'I hope someone sues you': Yelp is pausing its automated small business coronavirus fundraisers after backlash
Several restaurant and bar owners claimed they had not been notified of the fundraisers and demanded that Yelp and GoFundMe remove the page. → Read More
TikTok videos show students ignoring university coronavirus quarantines and frolicking outside in large groups
Recent TikTok videos show college students in New York City soaking up sun during outdoor gatherings after classes were cancelled. → Read More