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Man Behind “Blinking Guy” GIF Is Unrecognizable 8 Years After Becoming Internet Star

"Nice to put a face to the blink," one user said of the GIF that has taken over the internet.

Bored Panda

AI Bots Targeting Diaspora Families on X With an Insurance Scheme

A fraudulent insurance brand called Jubilee Health trended on X with bot-generated testimonials targeting diaspora families. This piece unpacks how the scam works, why vulnerable communities are at risk, and what it says about internet safety and platform responsibility.

International Business Times UK

'I'm Breathing Again': Afghans Relieved After Internet Restored

Just before nightfall on Wednesday, the near-deserted streets of Afghanistan's capital Kabul suddenly filled with people -- mobile phones everywhere had pinged back to life.

International Business Times

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Internet Slams 'Useless' Climbers Who 'Looked On' As Companion Plunged 18,000 Ft To Death in Viral Video

A viral mountain tragedy sparks outrage as netizens slam climbers as 'useless' — but experts warn blame overlooks safety, shock and social media pressures.

International Business Times

AOL's dial up internet takes its last bow, marking the end of an era

It’s official: AOL’s dial-up internet has taken its last bow

The Independent UK

A24's Pillion Trailer Shows Alexander Skarsgård In A BDSM Relationship, And I Think His Internet Daddy Status Is About To Reach A New Level

Skarsgård fans are about to get all hot and bothered.

Cinemablend

Mobile And Data Networks Return Across Afghanistan: AFP Journalists

Mobile networks returned to several provinces across Afghanistan on Wednesday, including the capital Kabul, 48 hours after the Taliban authorities shut down telecommunications.

International Business Times

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Taliban blame internet blackout on ‘decaying infrastructure’ as NGOs say ordinary Afghans suffering

Government dismisses reports of nationwide internet ban as ‘rumours’

The Independent UK

‘Smells so good’: Customer falls in love with detergent after thrifting item but can’t find it. Then the internet comes to her aid

Thrifting is full of hidden gems—the only trouble is that once you find them, you might never see them again. This is why TikToker Taylor (@taylor_k76) has enlisted the help of the internet in helping find the detergent she just can’t stop thinking about.

The Mary Sue

Damon Motorcycles Is Getting Sued Over Back Rental Payment by a Major SEO Firm

Damon Motors, Inc. is currently being sued in a Canadian Supreme Court by SEO giant Moz, but the reasons why have nothing to do with the Internet and everything to do with a rental agreement.

RideApart

'Swim Over The Border!': Chicago Man Kyle Kania Slammed After Racist Tirade Against Hispanics

A viral video shows Kyle Kania shouting racist insults at Hispanic individuals. Internet sleuths identified him as a sales rep for Polymershapes.

International Business Times UK

Taliban deny nationwide ban on internet access as outage paralyses Afghanistan

The internet blackout is now in its third day on Wednesday and has impacted banking, businesses, humanitarian work and travel across Afghanistan.

Euronews

Afghanistan completely shuts down the internet – and not even VPNs can help

Taliban authorities cut internet connections to "prevent immorality," impacting "every aspect of people’s rights and lives," warn experts. Here's what's at stake.

TechRadar

The Taliban government in Afghanistan rejects reports of a nationwide internet ban

The Taliban government has rejected reports of a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fiber optic cables are worn out and being replaced

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - AU

My calls and emails to family in Afghanistan go unanswered. The Taliban’s internet shutdown has left us all helpless

From the safety of Australia, I watch in despair as my loved ones in Kabul navigate this digital darkness – a calculated effort to silence dissent

International Business Times

'I Couldn't Reach Them': Afghans Abroad Despair At Blackout

Afghans around the world are despairing at being unable to reach their loved ones at home after a Taliban-enforced internet blackout took effect on Monday.

The Independent UK

Teen hailed as Charlie Kirk ‘protégé’ is ripped by MAGA crowd after private jet video: ‘Country club’ conservative

Brilyn Hollyhand, who calls himself ‘The Internet’s Youngest Voice of Reason’ online, was ripped into by online users and even fellow right-wing influencers associated with Turning Point USA

The Mary Sue

‘I feel bad for her. She was probably terrified’: Man calls out DoorDasher for ‘double dashing’ while they delivered his Chick-fil-A

If your food delivery order is taking longer than normal, your DoorDash driver might be “double-dashing”—at least, that’s what the internet seems to think.

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Everybody Loves Your Money

8 Surprising Fees Built Into Everyday Bills

Ever get a bill that makes you wonder, Wait, what exactly am I paying for? You’re not alone. From internet service to utilities, companies have mastered the art of sneaking in extra fees that sound harmless but add up faster than your daily coffee runs. Most of us shrug and…

PC Gamer

Fancy some unorthodox, techy ASMR? Try the soothing sound of 12 dial-up modems all trying to connect to the internet at once

More calming than ocean waves or white noise, I tell ya.

Benzinga

CRCL Surges As Circle To Cooperate With Deutsche Börse On Stablecoin Adoption In Europe

Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:CRCL) is up to $137.80 in pre-market trading on Tuesday as the company announced a memorandum of understanding with Deutsche Börse Group (OTCPK: DBOEY) aimed at expanding stablecoin adoption across European capital markets.

The Guardian - UK

Afghanistan ‘blind without phones and internet’ on second day of telecoms blackout

Taliban authorities cut fibre-optic network in nationwide shutdown of communications to prevent ‘vice’

The Independent UK

The UN mission appeals to the Taliban to restore internet access across Afghanistan

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has urged the Taliban government to immediately restore nationwide internet and telecommunications access, saying the blackout imposed by the government in Kabul has left the country almost entirely cut off from the outside world

PC Gamer

Saved you a click: The latest Windows 11 24H2 Insider preview build offers internet speed check right from the taskbar

Testing patience.

Sky and Virgin Media getting rival TV streaming box with all major channels for free

A Humax Freely box has leaked and should be available soon – you'll be able to stream TV and record shows

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