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29M USERS HAD SENSITIVE DATA STOLEN

Facebook Offers Update On Recent Hack — And It's Bad. Here's How To Find Out If You Were Affected And What It Means

Facebook Digg News Internet Security 12 Oct 2018

If you're one of the thirty million users affected by the hack, there's a good chance that the attackers made off with a lot of sensitive information about you.

BAD BAD, OR JUST TEMPORARY BAD?

What The Heck Is Going On With The Stock Market?

Digg News 11 Oct 2018

There's a good chance you've tuned out the stock market lately — the gains have been sustained and stable for a while now. But something's gone haywire this week.

STILL HORRIBLE

The Saudis Are Reportedly Preparing To Admit They Killed Jamal Khashoggi — But Claim It Was An Accident

World Crime Media News Digg News Digg Roundup 8 Oct 2018

According to CNN, the Saudis are preparing to release a report stating that Khashoggi's death "was the result of an interrogation that went wrong, one that was intended to lead to his abduction from Turkey."

NOTHING TO SEE HERE

Here's Why President Trump Just Sent A Message To Your Phone

Digg News 3 Oct 2018

At 2:18 PM ET, you — along with millions of other cell-phone owning Americans — got a message from President Trump. Worry not, the President is not going to start sending tweets directly to your phone.

A STAR HAS FALLEN

After Disappearing For Months, Superstar Chinese Actress Fan Bingbing Finally Breaks Her Silence

Fame Movies Digg News Digg Explainer China Crime 3 Oct 2018

For the past four months, there was rife speculation that China's highest-paying actress had been banned from acting or had been detained by Chinese authorities because of tax evasion scandals.

IT'S OVER

Every Key Moment From Christine Blasey Ford's And Brett Kavanaugh's Senate Testimony

News Digg News Donald Trump Politics Sexual Abuse 27 Sep 2018

Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh have finished testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Here are the key moments from the hearing.

STEP AWAY FROM THE KEYBOARD, WALK IT OFF

Facebook Exec's Response To News About Departed WhatsApp And Instagram Founders Is Embarrassing

Facebook Digg News News Technology 26 Sep 2018

Reading David Marcus' hastily-composed blog post, the former head of Facebook Messenger doesn't appear to have read the room before leaping to defend Facebook's reputation as a good place for founders post-acquisition.

Sony's Getting In On The Mini Throwback Console Business With The PlayStation Classic

19 Sep 2018

It's coming out in time for the holidays, the controllers don't have analog sticks and yes, it'll let you play "Final Fantasy VII" for the umpteenth time.

HOPE HE CAN AFFORD A LOT OF LAWYER HOURS

SEC Charges Elon Musk With Fraud — Here Are All The Legal Woes He's Facing

Digg News News 18 Sep 2018

Elon Musk's legal issues continue to mount, with reports breaking on Tuesday that the Department of Justice is opening a criminal investigation into the Tesla CEO's tweets about taking the car company private.

AND SECOND ACCUSER COMES FORWARD

Christine Blasey Ford Will Testify At Kavanaugh Hearing About Sexual Assault Allegation

Politics Digg Roundup Donald Trump News Sexual Abuse Digg News 17 Sep 2018

Christine Blasey Ford will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee this Thursday to testify about her sexual assault allegation against Kavanaugh.

WELCOME TO THE OTHER RESISTANCE

Here's What To Read To Make Sense Of That Anonymous New York Times Op-Ed

Digg News Digg Roundup Politics Donald Trump Media 6 Sep 2018

In an op-ed published on Wednesday, an unnamed senior Trump administration official details the "resistance inside the Trump administration," where multiple staffers are "working diligently from within to frustrate parts of his agenda and his worst inclinations." Here's what to make of it.

DISLIKE IF YOU AGREE

Is This The Beginning Of The End For Facebook?

Internet Politics Law Technology Digg News 5 Sep 2018

A handful of reports about the impact of Facebook has on the spread of information all point to a single conclusion: The website does more harm than good.

LOOK BEFORE YOU TWEET

Elon Musk Might Have Got Himself In A Truckload Of Trouble With His Tweet About Taking Tesla Private

Digg Explainer Digg News 9 Aug 2018

Was Elon Musk making a weed joke? Or was he serious? Either way, he might be in hot water.

The EPA Is About To Allow Asbestos Back Into The US — Here's What's Going On

7 Aug 2018

On Friday, the EPA will enter the final stage of approval for a new rule that would allow manufacturers to use asbestos in new products, pending an EPA review. If implemented, this significant new use rule (SNUR) would reintroduce the use of asbestos into new building materials, reversing regulations that restricted "new uses" of asbestos.

'THERE'S TEARS IN YOUR EYES'

The Judge In Paul Manafort's Trial Seems Like A Real Piece Of Work

Digg Roundup Digg News Law News 7 Aug 2018

Judge TS Ellis apparently likes to make it clear he's the smartest guy in the room, and he's not always kind about it. Here's a roundup of the most notable things he's done and said.

IT IS IF YOU'RE APPLE

Apple Hits $1 Trillion Market Cap. Is That Good?

Digg News Apple Technology 2 Aug 2018

Apple is now the most successful company by the most obvious measure, money. But we must ask: What does it all mean?

IT'S REALLY NOT FINE

US Senator References The 'This Is Fine' Meme In Statement Addressing Russian Election Interference

Politics Digg News Internet News Video 1 Aug 2018

In a hearing on Wednesday, Republican Senator Richard Burr used a popular internet joke to comment on yesterday's announcement from Facebook that it had banned 32 pages and accounts tied to Russian misinformation campaigns run during the 2016 presidential election.

'RIGHTING A WRONG'

Founder Of Gamergate Subreddit r/KotakuInAction Calls It A 'Cancerous Growth,' Attempts To Delete It

Digg News Gaming Internet 13 Jul 2018

Redditor David-me's attempt to shut down KotakuInAction and subsequent mea culpa post is a prominent admission from one of Gamergate's own about the toxicity of the movement.

THERE'S A SALMONELLA OUTBREAK

The CDC Wants You To Stop Eating Honey Smacks Immediately

Digg News Food Health 13 Jul 2018

According to a CDC investigation, between March and July of this year, there have been a reported 100 cases of salmonella infections linked to the Kellogg's brand cereal in 33 states.

TIME TO REBRAND TO PUILD-A-PEAR

Hilariously Long Lines Have Shut Down Every Build-A-Bear In North America

Toys Digg News Business Funny Kids 12 Jul 2018

This is the perfect example of a promotion working so successfully that it's actually a colossal failure.