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Yesterday we shed some doubt over whether social media satirist Nimrod Kamer’s “finger hashtag” story for Wired.uk was for real. Today, we got our answer.
Update: Or not! Read More
After yesterday’s breaking story about Shoplifting From American Apparel‘s Tao Lin being so broke that he was selling everything he owned, we heard encouraging news from the author. Having to wait on his advance for his next book and check from teaching at Sarah Lawrence has made Mr. Lin rely on the kindness of strangers…some of whom don’t even want anything in return. Read More
The media has picked up the torch of New York comedian Matt Fisher, whose family has been battling Progressive Insurance since his sister was killed in a car crash in 2010. According to Mr. Fisher’s Tumblr posting, his sister’s insurance company actually got its lawyer to defend the driver at fault for the accident, just so it wouldn’t have to pay out her policy to the grieving family.
Yesterday, Progressive responded by auto-tweeting this statement to people who wrote about Progressive on Twitter: Read More
The Daily News‘ report was true. The Observer now has the statement from the Manhattan D.A.’s office concerning Good Day New York host—and police comissioner Ray Kelly’s son—Greg Kelly, and the sexual assault accusations against him. Via a spokesperson from the D.A.’s office: Read More
Update: We now have video footage of Mr. Gessen talking while handcuffed, via ABC 7 News.
Sacrebleu! Boyfriend of Emily Gould and N+1 founder (in that order) Keith Gessen has been arrested on the mean streets of the financial district this morning during the march commemorating the two month anniversary of the Occupation. It’s like that time he went to Russia all over again! Plus… Read More
