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Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Home owner says lead paint is actually better—and safe. Is she right?

‘The entire world is a lie’: Homeowner says lead paint is actually better—and safe. Is she right?

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

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Deplatformed: Biden’s mask off moment 

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Cars in flooded road with engineering designs super imposed

Heavy rains, massive flooding in Dubai accused of being caused by cloud seeding gone wrong

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

‘As blobby as it gets’: Why NPR CEO’s resume has conspiracy theorists convinced she’s in the CIA

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

Did Matthew McConaughey admit to an ‘initiation process’ in Hollywood?

Matthew McConaughey’s ‘initiation process’ remark has conspiracy theorists losing their minds

Right-wingers think 'Iranian Sleeper Cells' will be unleashed in America

‘Iranian terror cell’ fears pushed by same crowd who claimed secret Hamas agents were in the U.S.

Conspiracy theorists feel vindicated after FBI opens investigation into Baltimore bridge accident

FBI investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse revives claim of secret Chinese ‘remote towing’ technology

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The old theory Joe Biden is secretly Jim Carrey is finding new life on TikTok

Mel Gibson and Mark Walhberg starting an 'anti-woke' movie studio

No, Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg are not starting an anti-woke film studio

Airbnb policy change freaking out internet

‘They are telling you what’s coming’: Airbnb’s new refund policy for ‘government travel restrictions’ sends QAnon crowd spiraling

The solar eclipse is secret dark brandon worship

‘Dark Brandon’s true form’: Biden fans troll right-wing conspiracy theorists freaking out about the eclipse

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He predicted Diddy, 'Quiet on Set,' and more. But after this 'Simpsons' clip resurfaced, no one can find him

‘Everything this man has said so far has happened’: He predicted Diddy, ‘Quiet on Set,’ and more. But after this ‘Simpsons’ clip resurfaced, no one can find him

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

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Walgreens customer issues warning after encountering new refrigerators that scan

‘No chip for me’: Walgreens customer issues warning after encountering new refrigerators that scan

‘Nineveh repented. Will America?’: Christians claim solar eclipse path through ‘biblical’ towns prove U.S. is ‘wicked’

Allie Hayes is an experienced pop culture writer and editor based in New England. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading a romance novel, obsessively watching pro wrestling, or taking blurry photos of her two adorable cats.

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