Ann Curry inspires pay-it-forward movement with #26Acts
The NBC anchor thought it’d be a good idea for people to perform 20 acts of random kindness in honor of the 20 slain children in Connecticut.
On Dec 21, 2012 by Fidel Martinez
Nation takes moment of silence for Newtown at 9:30am Eastern
Celebrities and even websites are joining in on the five-minute reflection for Sandy Hook victims.
On Dec 21, 2012 by Justin Franz
How Wikipedia responds to mass shootings
A researcher from Northeastern University examined how Wikipedia editors respond in real time.
On Dec 19, 2012 by Tim Sampson
Twitter just suspended the most popular Anonymous Twitter account
The Twitter account @youranonnews had “become sort of the Walter Cronkite for the hacktivist set.”
On Dec 19, 2012 by [email protected]
Ravelry group knits toys for every Sandy Hook student
A group on the popular knitting and crocheting website Ravelry is creating handmade stuffed monster toys for all 600 kids at Sandy Hook Elementary, to provide comfort after Friday’s horrific shooting.
On Dec 19, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski
Ke$ha changes her tune: “I was forced” to sing “Die Young”
Though intended to be an anthem for living life to the fullest, the single was pulled from many radio stations’ playlists following the school shooting last week.
On Dec 19, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Comfort Dogs do their part in wake of Newtown tragedy
The trained Comfort Dogs of K-9 Parish go where they’re needed, and they post updates about their travels on Facebook.
On Dec 17, 2012 by Jennifer Abel
The Sandy Hook “quote” and 5 more Morgan Freeman hoaxes
One person who hasn’t spoken publicly about the Newtown, Conn., shooting is actor Morgan Freeman—despite Facebook and Reddit sharing a quote of his addressing the event. It’s a fake, just like these.
On Dec 17, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
60,000 Twitterers fall for Sandy Hook charity hoax
A Twitter account fraudulently claiming to be NHL player Roberto Luongo tweeted a promise to donate $2 to the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims for every retweet. The hoax has spread like wildfire.
On Dec 17, 2012 by Kevin Collier
NRA Facebook page goes offline after school shooting
The National Rifle Association has stayed silent on Twitter, and apparently taken down its Facebook page, after Friday’s tragic mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school.
On Dec 17, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
What we know about alleged school shooter Adam Lanza
After erroneous early reports about the identity of the man who opened fire at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school Friday morning, the shooter has now been identified. Here’s what we know so far.
On Dec 14, 2012 by Fidel Martinez
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