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Verizon Throttled Firefighters' Data As Mendocino Wildfire Raged, Fire Chief Says

Santa Clara County Fire Chief Anthony Bowden said data speeds plummeted — and blames the repeal of net neutrality. Now, he's backing state and local agencies that are pushing to undo the FCC decision.

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The building at 55 Savushkina St. on the outskirts of St. Petersburg, Russia, is unremarkable. It’s four stories high, made of concrete and shares a small parking lot with the apartment building next door.

But if you look a little closer, a few details stick out. For instance, the building is covered in windows, but each one is blocked by heavy drapes. And there are security cameras all over the building.

That’s what you can see from the outside. But what went on inside this building in 2015 has attracted a lot of attention in both U.S. and Russian media. The company that operated inside 55 Savushkina was called the Internet Research Agency. But unofficially, and more commonly, it was known as the “troll factory.”

Hundreds worked here, and 13 people, including a man with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, were recently named in an indictment connected to special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Meet The Activist Who Uncovered The Russian Troll Factory Named In The Mueller Probe

Photo: Jolie Myers/NPR

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A cartoon by Robert Leighton, from 2014.

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A cartoon by Frank Cotham, from 2013.

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In Daily Shouts: Things a Startup Has Instead of H.R.

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A hero in more ways than one

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I NEVER KNEW THAT

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Always always reblogging this if I see it on my dashboard

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Wow!

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http://geekandsundry.com/mystery-science-theater-3000-trailer-reopens-the-satellite-of-love/

Almost 18 years ago, the final episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 aired on Syfy, back when it was still called The Sci-Fi Channel. But no TV show ever truly dies forever, and next month, MST3K will officially live again with a new cast, new writers, and a lot of terrible movies that exist…

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Can't wait!!

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👍🏼

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police are reporting a flurry of illegal crossings into Canada in recent months. Officials say Quebec province has seen the highest influx of people seeking asylum, with many crossing in snowy, remote areas in northern New York.

One illegal crossing area that has become particularly popular among immigrants is in Champlain, N.Y., in the northeast corner of the state.

At the end of Roxham Road, there’s a big dead end and a “Road Closed” sign — but there’s also a very heavily trafficked, trodden route through the snow that goes over into Canada. From the ditch, the border is about 15 feet away — and the Mounties, the Canadian police, wait on their side for those who will cross the border next.

Migrants Choose Arrest In Canada Over Staying In The U.S.

Photos: Kathleen Masterson/VPR

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Yeah! 🎶

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“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of ‘disaster,’ I remember my mother’s words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world.”

—Fred Rogers

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The Key - Single by Tonerick Music

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24 Things The GOP Debaters Totally Look Like

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‘Thunderbirds’ are go via new Kickstarter campaign

The family of “Thunderbirds” creator Gerry Anderson have given the okay for new episodes of the popular puppet-driven TV show from the ‘60s, based on original album and radio recordings to be made. Fans can help make the supermarionation magic happen!

Watch the video & read more in my CNET article here!

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And they’ll be bigger on the inside!

To prepare for the new season of Doctor Who we’re spending 6 weeks taking a look back at some of the most essential episodes from New Who, hosted by Hannah Hart! Join us for our first look back with ‘Blink’ on August 15th at 8/7c.

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