A self-described hacker called ThreatKing, posting to Twitter as Vikingdom2016, claims he overloaded the publication's servers with traffic, bringing the site to a complete stop. He said the attack isn't due to the Cosby article, but rather the hacker's hatred for New York City. The unnamed hacker has targeted the site, because it shares the city's name, The Daily Dot reported.

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The DeKalb school district is suing to recover money spent on cellphone lockers, plus money spent on implementing social media guidelines and hosting associated events, lost teaching time and to hire extra school counselors. (The New York Times file)

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