Mega mobile hit Flappy Bird made a surprise return last week but something seemed off. Despite first-person language using “I” in the announcement, there was no mention of the twitchy arcade-style game’s original creator.

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Vice President Kamala Harris issued a statement on Sunday condemning the suspected assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. The Democratic nominee for president claimed she was “deeply disturbed” by the attempt on Trump’s life and condemned political violence in the country.