Since the rise of social media, people have been fired for what they have said online. In the early days, that often meant posts about […]
The Charlie Kirk Fallout and Free Speech Wars
Since the rise of social media, people have been fired for what they have said online. In the early days, that often meant posts about political leaders, with some losing jobs after making threats or inappropriate remarks about Presidents Bush or Obama. The lesson has always been that what you say in a public forum can carry real consequences. The First Amendment prevents government retaliation for speech, but it does not shield employees from the decisions of their employers. Right or wrong, businesses have wide latitude to terminate employment for almost any reason, including the public comments their workers make.…
Charlie Kirk, Gun Rights, and a Violent End
Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA and one of the most recognizable faces of modern conservative activism, was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. He was only 31. The event was part of his "American Comeback Tour," a 14-city swing meant to engage college students and young conservatives. Witnesses reported that Kirk was answering a question about mass shootings when gunfire erupted. Among those in attendance was former U.S. Representative Jason Chaffetz, who recalled seeing Kirk collapse as chaos broke out. The killing reverberated far beyond the conservative movement. President Donald Trump, who credited Kirk…
Iryna Zarutska’s Murder and Media
The fatal stabbing of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte, North Carolina, light rail train has reignited both horror over a brutal act of violence and controversy over how crimes are covered in the media. Zarutska, who fled Russia’s invasion with her family in 2022, boarded the Lynx Blue Line on the evening of August 22. Within minutes, she was attacked from behind and stabbed multiple times in the neck by a man later identified as 34-year-old Decarlos Brown Jr. Despite passengers rushing to help, Zarutska was pronounced dead at the scene. Brown, a homeless man with a…
The Charlie Kirk Fallout and Free Speech Wars
Since the rise of social media, people have been fired for what they have said online. In the early days, that often meant posts about…
Charlie Kirk, Gun Rights, and a Violent End
Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA and one of the most recognizable faces of modern conservative activism, was shot and killed while speaking…
Is Age Verification Online Possible?
The debate over age verification laws escalated this summer when two major decentralized social networks took opposing but telling approaches. Bluesky announced it was pulling…
Is Google Killing Android Sideloading?
Sideloading is the process of installing apps on a smartphone from outside the official app store. On Android, this has long been a feature that…
The Universe’s End May Come Sooner
New research into dark energy is raising big questions about the future of the universe. Dark energy is the mysterious force that’s pushing galaxies apart…
Moon Strike Could Trigger Meteors
This is a follow-up to our earlier post about asteroid 2024 YR4, a near-Earth object that drew international attention for its initially uncertain trajectory. While…
Broken Dreams at Publishers Clearing House
Publishers Clearing House began in the 1950s as a direct mail business focused on magazine subscriptions. Over the decades it became a household name, largely…
Is Google Killing Android Sideloading?
Sideloading is the process of installing apps on a smartphone from outside the official app store. On Android, this has long been a feature that…
Ozempic’s New Side Effect: More Demand
New research presented at a major endocrinology conference has added another layer of complexity to the growing demand for popular weight loss medications like Ozempic…
Profit First, Patients Last
A recent investigation by The Guardian has exposed a concerning pattern within the operations of UnitedHealth Group, the nation’s largest healthcare conglomerate. According to documents,…
Charlie Kirk, Gun Rights, and a Violent End
Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA and one of the most recognizable faces of modern conservative activism, was shot and killed while speaking […]
Iryna Zarutska’s Murder and Media
The fatal stabbing of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte, North Carolina, light rail train has reignited both horror over a brutal act […]
Broken Dreams at Publishers Clearing House
Publishers Clearing House began in the 1950s as a direct mail business focused on magazine subscriptions. Over the decades it became a household name, largely […]
Is Age Verification Online Possible?
The debate over age verification laws escalated this summer when two major decentralized social networks took opposing but telling approaches. Bluesky announced it was pulling […]
Is Google Killing Android Sideloading?
Sideloading is the process of installing apps on a smartphone from outside the official app store. On Android, this has long been a feature that […]
America Without Letters?
The Danish postal service is preparing to end more than four centuries of letter deliveries, with operations set to stop at the end of the […]
Target’s Costly Identity Crisis
Target’s announcement that longtime CEO Brian Cornell will step down in early 2026 comes at a time when the company faces slumping sales, mounting competition, […]
Why Viewers Are Hoisting the Jolly Roger
In the early 2000s, piracy was the default path for many who wanted music, films, or television shows. Platforms like The Pirate Bay made nearly […]
Zelle Lawsuit: Banks Blame the Victims
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Zelle, accusing the payment platform of enabling widespread fraud and failing to implement basic […]