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It’s a Silicon Valley tale as old as time. A company publicly screws up, promises to make things better, and then continues to repeat the same mistakes. But maybe, just maybe, Twitter is delivering some much needed edits to that particular fable. 

As reported by the Washington Post, the San Francisco-based social media company has stepped up efforts to kick so-called fake accounts off the platform, and has found at least some success in its efforts. But that success might come at the cost of the company’s bottom line. 

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Step right up, boys and girls: it’s the cat with the creepy human face.

Meet Valkyrie, the two-month-old Maine Coon kitten that has surfaced on the internet to spook and bewilder you with her disturbingly human-like features. 

After a video of Valkyrie was shared on her breeder’s Instagram, the internet quickly took notice of her resemblance to, well, a human.

It’s hard to put a finger on what exactly makes Valkyrie look so much like a person. Maybe it’s her bone structure? Or the way her eyes seem to follow you like a haunted painting? Nevertheless, I’m certain Valkyrie is going to be the last thing I see before I die. Read more…

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What did we ever do to deserve the wonderful gift that is news bloopers?

News anchors and weather people are under constant pressure to deliver accurate news while countless souls watch from the comfort of their homes. 

Inevitably, sometimes stuff just doesn’t go as planned — and this video by News Be Funny captures all of the news bloopers from June. Read more…

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Brazil’s Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior has become a highlight of the 2018 World Cup — not for his skills, but for his time spent lying on the pitch.

A study released this week revealed that Neymar has spent an impressive 14 minutes on the ground during the 2018 World Cup. His dramatic falls, slips, fouls, and spills have prompted countless memes, and have even inspired children to act out his most ridiculous moments.

In celebration of Neymar’s moments spent lying on the ground instead of playing, wasting away the world’s time, we have compiled some photos for your viewing pleasure. Read more…

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Lemme just state the obvious real quick: Dating is a pain in the ass.

Blind dates are awkward, people become disinterested and ghost, and dating the hot coworker always ends awkwardly. This is probably a pessimistic outlook, but sometimes, it genuinely seems like your chances of finding a match dwindle by the day.

If you’re one of those people who has simply succumbed to the idea of being a crazy cat person because “real love isn’t out there,” listen up: Match wants to change your mind. 

Unless you’re brave enough to strike up a conversation in person and don’t give a crap about rejection, we can all agree that serendipitous, waiting-for-the-right-person-to-appear-IRL type of dating isn’t all that successful either. Read more…

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On Thursday, the European Parliament rejected a controversial proposal to overhaul the European Union’s copyright laws that critics say would significantly damage internet freedom.

The legislation — dubbed the Copyright Directive — was rejected by a vote of 318-278. That means the proposed rules, which passed the European Parliament’s legal branch last month, will now be debated in September.

The proposal is an attempt to modernize copyright laws for the digital age, and its proponents — which include high-profile musicians like David Guetta and Paul McCartney — say it will protect artists from having their work stolen on the internet. But its opponents fear the bill will open the door for widespread censorship. Read more…

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The weekend after the Fourth of July is always kind of depressing — because once that peak summer holiday is over, time flies, baby. While winter seems to drag, you can blink once in summer and suddenly, it’s September. 

No need to mope around, though: There are a ton of great smart 4K TV deals this weekend that are sure to cheer you up (and give you something to look forward to when the weather starts to get cold again). 

Let us just start off by saying that a 75-inch TV from Samsung is more than $1,000 off its regular price. Can you imagine coming home to that puppy every night? Read more…

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If you’re a big fan of The Americans, you’re gonna love this. 

Variety is reporting that Keri Russell is in talks to join the cast of Star Wars: Episode IX—reuniting with director J.J. Abrams for the first time since Mission: Impossible III. They previously collaborated on the televised drama Felicity.

According to Variety‘s sources, project leads (including Abrams) have been meeting with various actresses for several weeks. They finally decided on Russell for the role earlier this week.

Very little is known about Russell’s character and that’s appropriate considering the mystery surrounding the film’s releaseSpeculation on Episode IX‘s working title change has been spinning since last month and we’re still in the dark on where our rebels are headed. Read more…

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YouTube star Ryker Gamble died after falling from a waterfall in British Columbia, Canada. He was 30 years old. 

A travel vlogger for popular channel High On Life, Gamble was one of three people who were confirmed dead on Thursday by federal police, the Associated Press reports.

According to AP, search and rescue teams found Gamble and the two yet-to-be-named victims, who had gone over Shannon Falls, the third-tallest waterfall in British Colombia.

After swimming in a pool at the top, the trio had walked along a ledge at the top of the falls before falling approximately 100 feet over the edge. Read more…

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Who needs a skincare regimen when you have Facebook?

Two new patents — which were filed by the Menlo Park-based company last year but made public today — hint at new features that may be coming to a live stream near you. And one of them might help cover up all those “perceived imperfections.” (Facebook’s words, not ours.)

The first patent describes a process for “smoothing or softening skin appearance in videos or images in real-time.” The concept is similar to selfie filters that create that glowing, airbrushed look, but would work in real time during a live stream. The software would be able to make “perceived imperfections,” such as “skin blemishes, wrinkles, discolorations, [and] uneven surfaces” less noticeable, according to the filing. Read more…

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