Tom Phillips
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The 29 Stages Of A Twitterstorm In 2018
The anger factory has changed a bit since 2013.
Tom Phillips
• One year ago
Twitter Has Suspended Another 45 Suspected Propaganda Accounts After They Were Flagged By BuzzFeed News
The social media giant is facing serious questions over its efforts to deal with fake propaganda accounts after BuzzFeed News uncovered a network directly connected to the Russia-linked accounts Twitter submitted to Congress.
Tom Phillips
• One year ago
Can You Work Out What Would Get You Sacked As A Minister?
Take this quiz to work out if you could survive in Theresa May's cabinet! Please note: this quiz has been updated in light of recent events.
Tom Phillips
• One year ago
8 Charts That Show How Ethnicity Determines Your Outcome At University
White people are the least likely to go to university – but some BAME students still face disadvantages throughout the process.
Tom Phillips
• One year ago
The Nobel Prizes Reveal Britain's Scientific "Brain Gain"
Bloody scientists, coming over here, winning Nobel Prizes.
Tom Chivers
• One year ago
Inaccurate Or Misleading News Stories About Muslims Have Been Shared Hundreds Of Thousands Of Times This Year
Research by BuzzFeed News reveals that stories about Muslims that have been changed or entirely retracted since publication have received over 165,000 shares in 2017.
Aisha Gani
• One year ago
These Are The Pay Gaps Women, Ethnic Minorities, And Disabled People Face
A major new study shows that pay gaps have decreased in recent years – but are still really, really large for some groups.
Tom Phillips
• One year ago
Play Our Game To See If You Can Travel From Glasgow To London On A Typical Day As A Wheelchair User
It's going to be a long trip.
Louise Ridley
• One year ago
Here's Why The Government Will Struggle To Meet Its Promise On Mental Health Staff
The government is planning to recruit thousands of additional nurses, consultants, and therapists working across mental health services, but many have said the numbers don't add up.
Laura Silver
• One year ago
This Teenager Had To Use Crowdfunding And 8 Different Charities To Get The Wheelchair He Needed. Here’s Why.
A BuzzFeed News investigation also reveals that 96% of areas are failing to supply wheelchairs within the 18 weeks guaranteed by the NHS constitution.
Emily Dugan
• One year ago
This Is What The Twitter Abuse Of Politicians During The Election Really Looked Like
An analysis by the University of Sheffield and BuzzFeed News of over 800,000 tweets offers a snapshot of the abuse sent to politicians.
Tom Phillips
• One year ago
Uh, It Turns Out The New £10 Note Has A Pretty Big Problem
The final design for the new polymer £10 note has been revealed by Bank of England governor Mark Carney.
Hannah Al-Othman
• One year ago
This Is The Complex Web Of Companies And Government Agencies Facing Questions Over The Grenfell Tragedy
Three weeks on from the Grenfell Tower fire, BuzzFeed News asks what role fire regulations and a complex web of public and private agencies may have played in the disaster – and what could be done to prevent similar fires happening in future.
Patrick Smith
• One year ago
Here Are All The Warnings About Fire Safety Risks In Tall Towers Before Grenfell
Before Grenfell Tower, there were several official reports, coroners' warnings, parliamentary inquiries, and industry body reports all relating to the use of external combustible cladding on residential buildings.
Patrick Smith
• One year ago
Grenfell Tower Investigation To Look At Role Of Cladding As Eyewitness Describes Building "Going Up Like A Match"
One eyewitness said "the cladding caught fire and went straight to the top".
Patrick Smith
• One year ago
Here Are All The Seats That Have Changed Hands In The Election
Seventy constituencies have been won away from their previous party in the 2017 general election. Here's a comprehensive list.
Tom Phillips
• One year ago
People On Facebook Didn't Think This Was The "Brexit Election"
The BuzzFeed News Social Barometer shows viral stories included content about Jeremy Corbyn, the NHS, and fox hunting – but almost nothing about how the parties would approach Brexit.
Tom Phillips
• One year ago