Computers and the internet

A dog owner has drawn criticism after taking her Yorkshire Terrier to the zoo . While zoos have been known to court criticism over the perceived treatment of animals, in this instance it was the decision to throw a canine into the mix that seemed to spark anger among a subsection of viewers. Emily Oakden and her pet pooch Murphy have made quite a name for themselves on TikTok where they regularly post videos from their many walks and days out together across the U.K. Posting under the handle greatbritishdogwalks , the pair's adventures together have proven popular on social media , with the account currently boasting over 15,500 followers and more than 255,000 likes. Yet despite the channel's entirely wholesome animal output , it would appear one recent video managed to draw the ire of a certain section of the internet. It all started last month, during a holiday in the Cotswolds, an especially scenic part of England located in Oxfordshire. During their stay, … [Read more...] about Yorkshire Terrier’s trip to zoo divides internet—”Dogs aren’t children”

When we're not looking, our four-legged companions can be up to all sorts of mischief. One Reddit user has recently shared how their puppy managed to eat half a pizza, after which the pet owner installed a puppy gate to keep the dog out of the kitchen. The post was also accompanied with a photo of the puppy that appears to be sad while standing in front of the gate. Under the username u/Vessieper, the OP (original poster) posted the photo on the r/rarepuppers subreddit on Tuesday and captioned it: "My puppy managed to eat half of a pizza from the kitchen counter last night. Today I installed a pet gate." Since it was shared the post has gone viral, amassing a total of 23,400 upvotes and 385 comments. According to the OP, the puppy's name is Bee, and it is a Staffador, a cross between a Staffordshire bull terrier and a Labrador. In typical Reddit fashion, many users rushed to the comment section to share their reactions, and quite a few didn't miss an opportunity to throw in … [Read more...] about Puppy learning why you shouldn’t steal pizza leaves internet in stitches

A dad-to-be has been slammed for demanding to give his daughter a "hideous" name, with the mom claiming he'd vetoed all her options. The mother of three took to Mumsnet to vent her fury over her husband's name choices, posting under username DeflatedBeachball, claiming he'd chosen Prudence Sunita. The mom, expecting her fourth child, wrote: "My DH [dear husband] is adamant on using a name I quite frankly find hideous. "I would be more open to the idea, if the name what honouring a family member or we even had any link to India. "But we don't, and he won't budge, any suggestions for names he may be more open to?????????" The mom, who calls herself Michelle, added more details in the comments, saying: "He has already vetoed my suggestion of Margot Nova. Sad times." She was open to similar options, such as Primrose, but flatly rejected Prudence, saying: "The name is hideous in my opinion and I'm not lumbering that on my child, he is being quite forceful and manipulating me … [Read more...] about Internet slams dad demanding to give daughter “hideous” name: “The horror”

At this point, we're all aware that synthetic pesticides are bad for the environment. But what are the alternatives? One Tiktoker may have a solution, which she's broken down in a video that's gone viral, attracting 8.2 million views, over 1 million likes, more than 159,000 reshares and upwards of 2,000 comments. The video , uploaded by Sarah Murray (@shecooksorganic), is titled "Recipe my grandpa taught me for a pest-free garden and garden care ." Murray's Tiktok bio states that she is a "Home Chef & Culinary Gardener" who provides "helpful gardening & cooking tips." The video begins with footage of a mixture of orange pieces and peel in a large bowl. "This is a recipe that my grandpa taught me when he was a gardener. And it's a natural pesticide," Murray says in a voiceover. "You take oranges, orange peel—boil it on the stove in a pot for about 15-20 minutes and what you're doing is taking out the nutrients in this, which is the calcium, magnesium, sulfur and … [Read more...] about “Kudos to your grandpa”: natural pesticide recipe wows internet

The internet has backed a woman who became outraged with her husband after he threw out a homemade necklace that her daughter had created. Reddit user u/Just_Agreement_5609, shared the post on the popular Am I The A**hole forum which has attracted some 14,600 upvotes since it was uploaded on Tuesday, May 17. In the post, which can be seen here, the uploader explained she regularly has disagreements with her husband and that he has "a habit" of throwing something of hers away to "teach me a lesson" when he's upset with her. According to the Office on Woman's Health (OWH), if a partner destroys your things it could be a sign you are in an abusive relationship. On this occasion, the woman's husband threw out a necklace her 13-year-old daughter made after they got into an argument over him wanting to spend time with his friends while her mother was in surgery. She added: "Yesterday I found out he threw out the necklace and after he admitted to what he did, I went off on him and I … [Read more...] about Outrage after dad throws away daughter’s homemade necklace: “Divorce him”

Lobbying groups representing Facebook, Twitter, Google and other tech companies filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, seeking to block a Texas law that prohibits large social media platforms from banning users based on their political views. The Texas law went into effect on Wednesday when the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted the state’s request for a stay of a district judge’s injunction blocking the law. The law forbids social media companies with more than 50 million active users per month from banning members based on their political views and requires them to publicly disclose how they moderate content. It was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, in September. Internet lobbying groups NetChoice and the Computer & Communications Industry Association filed a lawsuit against the measure, and U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman in Austin, Texas, issued a preliminary injunction in December. Pitman had found that the law … [Read more...] about Tech Giants Ask US Supreme Court to Block Texas’ New Social Media Law

A seaplane owner is finding support online after refusing to remove their plane, along with buoys and signs, from their property at the insistence of the HOA. The viral Reddit post recounting the situation, titled, "AITA for ignoring my neighbors and their HOA group," has been upvoted 9,600 times since it was shared in the subreddit "Am I the A**hole" on May 17. Redditor @Infinite-Badger1362 shared the post, revealing they live in a cottage they inherited from their grandfather. "The cottage is one of the oldest homes in the area, and unlike my neighbors, I am not a member of the HOA," the original poster (OP) revealed. "The cottage itself is a waterfront one in which I have a small grass yard that turns into a beach on the lake." The OP has never had an issue until very recently when it comes to their seaplane and buoys. The Redditor has a private pilot's license and owns a Piper Super Cub with floats, or pontoons, that give the plane buoyancy. When the OP isn't flying the … [Read more...] about Homeowner backed for threatening to call cops on HOA over airplane

Cats are endlessly popular online—from the cute to the hilarious , internet users love to see felines in all manner of situations, and owners love sharing their favorite mog moments too. But one viral video on Reddit has prompted a cat behaviorist to warn against intentionally frightening your feline friends for the sake of content. With more than 38,000 upvotes, a video shared by Redditor dylan15766 has sparked debate online after he pranked his feline friend with a cat mask—terrifying the cat. In the video, a man crawls up to the unsuspecting pet, who is sitting on the windowsill, before revealing his face wearing a cardboard cat mask. After a moment to process what he is seeing, the cat jumps up and tries to run, leaving viewers divided. "There went one life, eight to go," joked one Reddit user. Another commenter saw the funny side and said: "This is my new favorite video." But other Redditors were sympathetic to the cat's worry. One commenter said: "That poor … [Read more...] about Expert warns against startling cat after video goes viral: “Panicked”

Another day, another allegation of serious sexual assault committed by a parliamentarian. More than that, another Conservative. It’s becoming a bit of a habit. How odd that a party led by a notorious philanderer should be secretly hosting so many dangerous misogynists. This morning, an unnamed Tory MP, aged in his 50s, was bailed by police following arrest on suspicion of sexual offences dating back the mid 2000s, including rape, sexual assult, abuse of a position of trust and misconduct in public office. Though the whips have allowed him to retain his membership of the parliamentary party pending a conclusion to criminal proceedings (innocent until proven guilty, of course), he has been requested to stay away from Westminster . What a way to kick off canvassing in Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton, both constituencies holding a by-election on 23 June due to the sitting MP departing after allegations of sexual misconduct. In Yorkshire, Imran Ahmad Khan is … [Read more...] about Porn, sexual assault, rape – Westminster’s dangerous underbelly is finally exposed

Matt Castelli's run for Congress was prompted by the deadly events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Republican Representative Elise Stefanik 's actions in the aftermath and her repeated promotion of former president Donald Trump 's "big lie" that the 2020 election was stolen from him sealed Castelli's decision to launch a bid as a Democrat to unseat her in New York's 21st congressional district. The third-ranking House Republican's continued promotion of the baseless claims is "an ongoing threat" to the security of the country, said Castelli, a former CIA officer who served as the director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council in both the Obama and Trump White Houses. "The position that she has taken and has done so consistently and very recently has been to continue to promote the big lie that led to the deaths of five police officers, and the injuries of hundreds of others, in what was really one of the greatest assaults on law enforcement in the … [Read more...] about Elise Stefanik “QAnon queen” rhetoric threatens U.S. security—Matt Castelli