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A 19-year-old former Berkeley High School student was arrested earlier this week in connection with an alleged hacking and blackmail scheme involving nude photos of underage girls, some of whom he went to school with.High school girls in Berkeley, as well as from public and private schools in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Marin counties, report being "targeted" by a hacker who was initially only identified by the handle "willkonlo." As Berkeleyside reports, via the Berkeley Police Department and the FBI, the hacker began last summer by hacking the Snapchat accounts of several Berkeley High students, and then attempting to extort more nude photos of the girls via text. Berkeley High School officials reached out to the police on May 10.Police arrested 19-year-old Liam Burgmann near his Berkeley hills home on Monday. As KTVU reports, in addition to finding evidence of blackmail, police say they found, through search warrants, that Burgmann was in possession of names, account information, and contact information for over 100 girls, many between the ages of 15 and 17. Additionally, investigators found Burgmann in possession of around 130 video clips considered child pornography, some featuring children as young as three years old.Burgmann allegedly "targeted" specific schools, though…

There are so many social media platforms to keep track of. It can sometimes be hard to follow all of the acronyms, slang, and trends that span across the platforms, especially if you're new to one app or another.While Snapchat started decreasing in popularity among the millennial population, it's seen a new resurgence among f Gen Z users. Many use Snapchat as their primary form of communication to talk with their friends and share photos and videos to their stories.Article continues below advertisementBut if you're new to Snapchat, some of the most common acronyms used by others can be a bit confusing — specifically "su," "otp," and "ss." What do these acronyms all stand for? Read on to catch up with the platform's lingo.Source: Getty ImagesArticle continues below advertisementWhat does "su" mean in a Snapchat story?While you might not immediately recognize "su" as an acronym, you probably recognize "stfu," which stands for "shut the f--k up." "Su" is just a shortened version of "stfu," standing for "shut up."There's no particular meaning to this acronym on Snapchat specifically — the abbreviation has just continued to carry over across the different social media platforms.What does "otp" mean on Snapchat?"Otp" is an acronym…

There are so many social media platforms to keep track of. It can sometimes be hard to follow all of the acronyms, slang, and trends that span across the platforms, especially if you're new to one app or another.While Snapchat started decreasing in popularity among the millennial population, it's seen a new resurgence among f Gen Z users. Many use Snapchat as their primary form of communication to talk with their friends and share photos and videos to their stories.Article continues below advertisementBut if you're new to Snapchat, some of the most common acronyms used by others can be a bit confusing — specifically "su," "otp," and "ss." What do these acronyms all stand for? Read on to catch up with the platform's lingo.Source: Getty ImagesArticle continues below advertisementWhat does "su" mean in a Snapchat story?While you might not immediately recognize "su" as an acronym, you probably recognize "stfu," which stands for "shut the f--k up." "Su" is just a shortened version of "stfu," standing for "shut up."There's no particular meaning to this acronym on Snapchat specifically — the abbreviation has just continued to carry over across the different social media platforms.What does "otp" mean on Snapchat?"Otp" is an acronym…

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In my life Twitter is a necessary evil.  It’s a place where news is broken, rumors are speculated on, and content is created in boatloads by the minute. For some, its significant to get a blue check mark by their handle because that means they’re verified as the real person.  It brings some form of authenticy to know you’re following the actual President of the United States or head football coach at your favorite university. Twitter however won’t verify one of the greatest football players the game has ever seen because he “lacks notability”. That player is Alan Page who was an All-American on Notre Dame’s 1966 national championship team before playing 15 years in the NFL where he was a six-time All-Pro with the Minnesota Vikings. Not notable! Hmmm.! #notnotable ⁦@Twitter⁩ pic.twitter.com/NcfdzUglEN — Alan Page (@ACPage_77) August 26, 2021 Page also won the NFL MVP in 1971, the NFL Championship in 1969, played in four Super Bowls, and registered 148.5 sacks in his Hall of Fame career. As impressive as Page’s football career was his life after football has been arguably even more impressive. From our colleagues at TouchdownWire: Somehow, Page’s post-football life has been even more extraordinary. Page…

If you are in the business of consuming celebrity culture, you will be familiar with the cycle of celebrity regret. A famous person does, or more commonly tweets, something inflammatory, there are about 24 hours of discourse around it from people who have something to say (everyone), and before the headline leaves the news, we have a Notes app apology posted to all platforms.Halsey is no stranger to the regret cycle. In fact, they bookended 2020 with two different apologies. In January of last year they apologized for accidentally calling for a second 9/11 after Pitchfork gave their album a middling review. Then, in December, they apologized for posting an image of them in the midst of an eating disorder, which is significantly less funny than saying the World Trade Center should collapse because you got a 6.5 on a music blog.To me though, Halsey’s most legendary regret is one that doesn’t come up as often. It’s something they did as a teenager alone in their bedroom, where all great regrets are born.Like many people who are now 26, Halsey spent a lot of time on the internet during their teenage years — specifically Tumblr, and even more specifically, One…

Snapchat wants to replace Google as the destination for certain urgent day-to-day questions, such as “What dog breed is black, brown, and has jowls.” Or “What to make with kohlrabi.” How? With its freshly upgraded, augmented reality-powered Scan feature, which rolled out yesterday, The Verge reports. The visual search feature lets users take pictures of certain things—e.g. cats, plants, vegetables—and generate information and/or recommendations. For instance, using Scan’s new shopping feature, you can point your camera at a piece of clothing you like, and Snapchat will recommend similar items. Prior to its makeover...Snap Scan could identify songs, solve math problems, and clock items available for sale on Amazon. In addition to expanding what’s scannable, Snap is placing the feature smack in the middle of its app to juice engagement: Snap says Scan currently has 170+ million monthly active users. Zoom out: Insider Intelligence principal analyst Victoria Petrock told Emerging Tech Brew that we’ll soon see more tech like this, which aims to actually...you know, augment reality. She also noted that Google, Amazon, Pinterest, and even startups like RedLaser already have similar tools.“Now that it's possible with Snapchat we might see the younger user base using and maybe it will catch on more…

Kerry Washington, 44, shows off her super strong bod in a cutout swimsuit in a brand new Instagram post. The actress' toned core takes center stage in a leopard print one-piece. Kerry relies on Pilates and spin classes to help her stay in shape—plus the occasional water aerobics class. Kerry Washington is looking beyond Scandal-ous in her latest Instagram post. The actress, 44, flaunts her ultra-fit bod in a leopard print, cutout swimsuit in new photos while taking a dip in the pool. "Tuesday drip 💦," Kerry wrote in the caption. Friends and fans in the comments totally noticed: "🔥🔥🔥," wrote fellow actress Tracee Ellis Ross. Eva Longoria added, "😍😍," while Yara Shahidi commented, "came through drippin !!!""Ok kerry!!! Flex on’em 😍👏🏾," one fan said. "LITERALLY GODDESS STATUS," someone else shouted—and, tbh, I think they might be right with that one. Seriously: Kerry is toned all over, and her super strong abs are on full display. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Curious how Kerry stays so sculpted? Today, she has a pretty regular workout…

Bobs are back people — though, that's not to say they ever left. And if Kourtney Kardashian's big chop isn't enough to convince you, Camila Cabello just debuted the chicest blunt bob on Instagram. Ahead of her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, the "Don't Go Yet" singer posted a series of photos showing off her glamorous outfit and her freshly-shorn locks were featured front and center.In the first photo, Cabello closed her eyes and tilted her head back, showing off the razor-sharp edge of the cut, as well as her neon orange makeup, which matched her manicure. "Psychofreak," she captioned the post.In the last photo of the carousel, Cabello showed off her sexy yet sophisticated outfit in a full-length shot. Party on top, business on the bottom, the singer wore a deconstructed double-breasted blazer that cut off at the midsection before turning into a silk, off-the-shoulder top. She paired the jacket with matching pants, black rhinestone pumps, and diamond rings.Camila Cabello InstagramCamila Cabello/Instagram During the pop singer's appearance on the late night show, she shut down engagement rumors that have been swirling following a recent TikTok, where she wore a big rock on that finger.…

A Black woman is showcasing her natural hair pride to the world after posting her newly taken professional headshots on LinkedIn. For the first time ever, Koai Martin, a Vidant Health administrative fellow, was photographed wearing her afro, a black blazer, and pearl earrings. “I have always taken my professional pictures with straight hair because that has always been deemed the ‘professional’ look,” Martin told Good Morning America. “Over the past year or so I have become more comfortable rocking my natural hair in professional settings and I could not feel any better.” Martin started her natural hair journey in 2019, but didn’t feel comfortable wearing her curly fro in professional environments. So, she opted for straight protective styles like box braids. “I was the most comfortable this way because I have always been told and taught that straight hair is ‘more professional’ or ‘more acceptable.’ So when I started my professional career and I saw practically none of the Black women I worked with wearing any natural hairstyles, I assumed all the things I had been told were right,” she told Good Morning America. Martin said over the past two years, she’s evolved into a better person and wearing her hair…