Teens arrested over bomb, shotgun threats on Facebook
In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, perhaps greater attention than ever is being given to threats of violence, no matter how serious they may be.
On Apr 17, 2013 by Kris Holt
What the pressure cooker bombs tell us about the bombers in Boston
“It’s not so much about what the bombs tell us about the bombers in Boston,” Adam Clark Estes reports. “Rather, it’s what they don’t tell us.”
On Apr 17, 2013 by [email protected]
Alex Jones claims YouTube censored his “Family Guy” theory
Whether intentionally or not, YouTube has given radio host Alex Jones and his conspiracy theory cohorts more ammunition for their latest claim.
On Apr 16, 2013 by Fidel Martinez
The Boston Marathon will continue as planned in 2014
Sock it to ’em, Boston. Also: Why your video games are made by the same boring ol’ white dudes.
On Apr 16, 2013 by Cooper Fleishman
Yes, the government has a kill switch for cell service
A request to shut down service by a state’s homeland security advisor must go through the National Coordinating Center for Telecommunications.
On Apr 16, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
Alex Jones claims “Family Guy” predicted Boston Marathon explosions
The conspiracy theorist cited an episode that aired less than a month ago.
Thanks to Reddit, Boston has reached peak pizza
After the Boston Marathon explosions, redditors scrambled to help out their fellow man—even if all they could do was this.
On Apr 16, 2013 by Mike Fenn
A Boston Marathon volunteer answers your questions on Reddit
Also in today’s Reddit Digest: r/Boston reacts, mods rejigger the front page, and r/randomactsofpizza delivers.
Boston Marathon Facebook page fills with condolences
The Boston Athletic Association posted statements to the page’s wall, updating fans, participants, and concerned citizens alike.
On Apr 16, 2013 by Justin Franz
Patton Oswalt offers inspiring insight to Boston Marathon tragedy
But in the wake of the tragic explosions at the Boston Marathon earlier today, the comedian put his verbal skills to use on his Facebook account.
On Apr 15, 2013 by Aja Romano
Boston residents offer victims shelter via Google doc
Sometimes disasters bring out the best in people.
On Apr 15, 2013 by Kevin Collier
In wake of Boston tragedy, Google launches Person Finder
The service could be an invaluable tool.
On Apr 15, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
Shameless Boston Marathon parody account banned within minutes
Reports of the bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon finish line have been on the Internet for little more than an hour, and already people are starting to use the disaster as a way to pick up Twitter followers.
On Apr 15, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger
2 explosions, 3 reported dead, 152 injured at Boston Marathon
CBS reported “grave … horrific injuries” and “missing limbs.” The Boston Globe announced three were killed and at least 110 injured.
On Apr 15, 2013 by Cooper Fleishman
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