Jason Murdock
Reporter
Jason Murdock is a staff reporter for Newsweek.
Based in London, Murdock previously covered cybersecurity for the International Business Times UK and B2B tech for V3.co.uk. Winner of The Drum's 'Digital Writer of the Year' award in 2017. Contact: j.murdock@newsweek.com
Snake Catcher Shares 'Chaotic' Video of Deadly Serpent in Woman's Bedroom
The baby eastern brown snake "has the unfortunate distinction of causing more deaths from bite than any other species of snake in Australia."
Mike Lindell's Site Frank Goes Down Days After Launch, Dubbed Epic Success
The site was pitched as being a hybrid of YouTube and Twitter but fans of the MyPillow CEO were left unable to create accounts.
April Snow Breaks Records As People Ask If Mother Nature Is OK
Snowfall records have been broken at locations in Ohio, Kentucky, Kansas and Missouri. Weather experts say residents should brace for "unseasonably" cold conditions.
Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Mike Lindell's Frank Site Launch Amid 48-hour Stream
Kimmel previously joked about the livestream on Monday, saying: "What Mike Lindell doesn't seem to understand is, I am his biggest fan. I have no idea what he is doing but I love it."
How to Buy Crypto on Venmo As Bitcoin and Others Hit App
The four types of cryptocurrencies can now be bought and sold via the social payments app. Here's what you need to know about trading.
Dogecoin Drops 20 Percent Despite 'Doge Day' Attempts to Push up Price
Twitter and Reddit were filled with memes this week but the online hype seemingly failed to sent the coin to the moon.
Why April's Full Moon Is Called a Pink Moon
Anyone who hopes to catch a glimpse of the moon literally changing color later this month will be left disappointed.
Mike Lindell's Platform Frank Is Live but Fans Say They Can't Make Accounts
Followers of Lindell on his Telegram channel were once again left confused after Frank went live, with many still unable to create personal accounts a day after launch.
Parler's Return to Apple App Store Labeled 'Pathetic' by Gab CEO
Gab founder Andrew Torba wrote in a blog post: "It's a PR win for Apple, who hopes to get Republicans in Congress off their back."
Comics Spoof Mike Lindell's Platform Frank by Buying Franksocialmedia.com
The mock website read: "The only social media for conspiracy theorists, crazy people and pillow enthusiasts."
Mike Lindell's Platform Frank Fails to Launch Again, 'Attack' Blamed
The launch date of Frank came after weeks of hype from Lindell, who claimed it would be able to handle a billion users. Users were once again left disappointed.
Montana Man Mauled by Grizzly Bear Dies After Suffering Massive Stroke
An update to a GoFundMe campaign confirmed the victim, Carl Mock of West Yellowstone, had died in hospital, writing: "This comes as a terrible shock and is heartbreaking."
Invasive Jumping Worms Now in at Least 15 U.S. States
The worm, officially known as "Amynthas spp," is native to East Asia but is believed to have been brought into the U.S. as fishing bait.
Mike Lindell's Platform Frank to Launch With 'Historical Announcement'
The MyPillow CEO's followers on Telegram were left confused and frustrated last week after the teased "VIP access" failed to take place without explanation.
SafeMoon Crypto Raises $700,000 for New Exchange With Sights on $1m
SafeMoon is a new token, launched in early March, that aims to incentivize buyers and penalize sellers.
Mike Lindell's Fans Confused as Frank Social Media Site Fails to Launch
One Telegram user complained: "No communication, no text... no one knows what is going on. Doesn't feel good."
Roger Stone Says Mike Lindell's Site Frank Welcomes Communists, Vegetarians
The former Trump adviser promoted the new social media platform on Parler this week ahead of its planned "VIP early access" rollout.
Dogecoin Could Hit $1, According to Creator Billy Markus
"If someone is willing to buy a Dogecoin for $1, then that is what it is worth in exchange," the Dogecoin creator told Newsweek.
What Time to See Lyrid Meteor Shower 2021 that Peaks on April 22
Believed to be one of the oldest known meteor showers, the Lyrids are known for their bright and fast-moving debris that can potentially be seen from mid to late April.
Snake Catcher Videos Skin of Huge Python—But Can't Find Missing Snake
"This is from an absolute weapon of a carpet python," said Australian reptile wrangler Stuart McKenzie.
Spotify Car Thing Explained As New Streaming Device Unveiled
The device, which was described as being a limited run, is specifically designed to play Spotify app audio. Here's how you can join the waitlist and potentially get one.
Mike Lindell Says Criticism of Trump Allowed on 'Free Speech' Site Frank
The MyPillow CEO has denied that denouncing the former president's policies will be forbidden on his new platform.
Mike Lindell's Frank 'Free Speech' Site Labeled 'Rip Off' by Gab CEO
The Gab founder has since edited his post to say he remains on "good terms" with Lindell but wishes the businessman had been "more upfront" about his plan to start a social media platform.
What To Know About Crypto Exchange Coinbase Going Public
Coinbase shares will be listed publicly on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker COIN, and available to purchase via trading apps including Robinhood and WeBull.
Gamer Ninja Congratulates Ludwig for Overtaking Him As Most Subbed Twitch
Twitch content creator Ludwig Ahgren's "subathon" stream came to an end this week after 31 days of consecutive streaming.
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Explained As J&J COVID Vaccine Paused
Johns Hopkins Medicine says the blood clot condition, also known as CVST, is a rare type of stroke that typically affects about 5 in 1 million people every year.
Russia Accuses U.S. State Dept of 'Memory Loss' Over First Man in Space
The U.S. agency angered Russian embassy officials after saying April 12 marked "technological advances space exploration brings" without mentioning a historic Soviet-era flight.
Mike Lindell's 'Free Speech' Site Frank to Ban Swearing, Porn
The Donald Trump-supporting MyPillow CEO has teased more information about his new platform ahead of its full launch on April 19.
Video Shows St Vincent Volcano Spewing Ash as Eruption Enters Fifth Day
More than 10,000 residents are under evacuation orders as of Tuesday, with mass power blackouts across the island.
Eerie St. Vincent Volcano Eruption Videos Show Ash Covering Barbados
The La Soufrière volcano has continued to "erupt explosively" and heavy ash could continue to spread for days, experts said.
