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A hacker is an individual who uses computer skills to overcome a technical problem.

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Life Lessons

Here Are Our Stories Of Being Scammed

Yuki Matsui #1 of the San Diego Padres stands during the daily workout at Peoria Sports Complex on February 12, 2024 in Peoria, Arizona.

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Nike And Fanatics Have Truly Fucked Up MLB’s New Uniforms

Law enforcement and medical personnel respond to a shooting at Union Station during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Gunfire At Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Leaves One Dead, More Than 20 Injured


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Kelsey McKinney

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Barry Petchesky

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Whale stranded at Winterton, 1857. 'This fine specimen of the whale tribe was driven ashore at Winterton by the gales which visited the coast of Norfolk...When the whale found himself upon land he roared loudly, and he struggled most lustily to regain the deep...The colour of the outer coat is dark brown on the back, vanishing off towards the body of a bluish grey. The body is white; also about two feet of the nose and baleen is white; the rest of the outer part is black. We understand that the skin, head, and tail were removed from the carcase for exhibition. The whale is stated to weigh about 25 tons'. From &quot;Illustrated London News&quot;, 1857.

Whale Stranded At Winterton

Defector Reads A Book

From Hell’s Heart We Blog At Thee: Let’s Chat About ‘Moby-Dick’

Newly acquired Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani puts on his jersey for the first time as Chairman of the Los Angeles Dodgers Mark Walter looks on during a press conference on December 14, 2023 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Early Reviews Suggest That MLB’s New Jerseys Suck Ass

A detail view of a hat with the Super Bowl logo during Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night at Allegiant Stadium on February 05, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night

This Is So Stupid

What Time Does “What Time Does The Super Bowl Start?” Start?

Handball referees Marcus Helbig (l) and Lars Geipel show the new blue cards in Leipzig, Germany, 1 August 2016. The two will be refereeing at the Olympic games for the second time. PHOTO: JAN WOITAS/DPA | usage worldwide (Photo by Jan Woitas/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Handball referees Geipel and Helbig go to Olympics for 2nd time

Soccer

Soccer’s Rulemakers Are Rolling Out Blue Cards

San Francisco Ballet in Aszure Barton and Sam Shepherd's Mere Mortals // © Chris Hardy. Dancers flank Prometheus as he gears up to steal fire from the gods.

Mere Mortals

Arts And Culture

Maybe It’s Not So Bad Being ‘Mere Mortals’

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates during the game against the Indiana Pacers on February 1, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Jalen Brunson Is The Heart Of The Knicks

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Ana da Silva, lead singer of The Raincoats, on stage with the band in 1995.

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Defector Music Club

Defector Music Club Knows Who The Raincoats Are

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 28: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs (L) celebrates with Taylor Swift after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

AFC Championship – Kansas City Chiefs v Baltimore Ravens

Republicans Struggle To Comprehend Nation’s Interest In NFL All-Pro And Taylor Swift

MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 29: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings looks for a rebound during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 29, 2024 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings v Memphis Grizzlies

An Ode To The Modern Rebounder

January 23rd, 2024. New York Stock Exchange Ceremony Announcing Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has joined the Board of Directors for TKO. New York, New York. Vince McMahon at the podium.

TKO Announcement

Pro Wrestling

Former WWE Employee Sues Vince McMahon For Sexual Abuse And Trafficking

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 17: Doc Rivers looks on before the Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers game on January 17, 2024 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Lakers

Bucks Call Doc Rivers Off The ESPN Bench

Hubert Hurkacz shakes hands after beating Arthur Cazaux

TENNIS-AUS-OPEN

Tennis

A Tennis-Pilled Novice And Tennis Knower Discuss The Australian Open So Far

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 19: The NCAA logo on the basketball court during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament between the Butler Bulldogs and the Pittsburgh Panthers at the Verizon Center on March 19, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Bulldogs won 71-70. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Butler v Pittsburgh

Death To The NCAA

DOJ Joins Antitrust Lawsuit Against The NCAA

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers celebrates after a three-point basket during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on January 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Oklahoma City Thunder v Los Angeles Clippers

Paul George Makes The Clippers Terrifying

The Ray Ratto raffle winners, along with Ray Ratto and Patrick Redford, enjoying some lobster from a truck.

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Announcements

We Have Successfully Subjected Two Of You To The Ray Ratto Experience

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 07: Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Chase Center on January 07, 2024 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

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The Warriors Are On A Two-Game Meltdown Streak

Head Coach Monty Williams of the Detroit Pistons reacts towards referee Scott Foster #48 during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Little Caesars Arena on January 09, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

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Giving The Pistons A 20-Point Lead Is Like Giving A Baby A Knife

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 08: Jack Harbaugh, father of Head Coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines, leads the fans in a chant to celebrate winning the game during the Michigan Wolverines versus the Washington Huskies CFP National Championship game on January 8, 2024, at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 08 CFP National Championship – Michigan vs Washington

College Football

The Season Of Harbaugh Ends, Perfectly, With A National Championship

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 07: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors looks on from the bench during the game against the Toronto Raptors at Chase Center on January 07, 2024 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

After A Whole Three Weeks Of Counseling, Draymond Green Returns To The Warriors

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The Mess – GIF logo – Messenger story

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The Messenger Is Circling The Drain

Luke Littler reacts after victory over Rob Cross (not pictured) on day fifteen of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London. Picture date: Tuesday January 2, 2024. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images)