Ally Thibault

The World Intern

Ally Thibault is an intern for The World.

Twitter's role in social protests was a surprise to co-founder Biz Stone

Twitter co-founder Biz Stone recounts how the social network he helped create started as just a fun product, but then became a platform for protest organizers worldwide and a global defender of free speech.

Twitter's role in social protests was a surprise to co-founder Biz Stone
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Beijing's thriving graffiti culture may surprise you

Beijing's thriving graffiti culture may surprise you

Gabriel García Márquez influenced writers and readers all over the world

Gabriel García Márquez influenced writers and readers all over the world

Venezuela's opposition gets talks with the government — on national TV

Venezuela's opposition gets talks with the government — on national TV
France's far-right National Front political party leader Marine Le Pen, center, prepares to cast her ballot at a polling station during the first round of the French mayoral elections in Henin Beaumont, Northern France, March 23, 2014.

French voters toss out the status quo in local elections

French voters toss out the status quo in local elections

Looking for a slick new ride? Italy's government has got a deal for you

Many Italians are unhappy that their politicians have been carted around in high-end cars, including Jaguars and Maseratis. In an effort to curb government excess, the Italian government has started to auction off its officials' fancy rides.

Looking for a slick new ride? Italy's government has got a deal for you

In Thailand, there's no Jon Stewart — just 'Shallow News in Depth'

Press freedom in the Kingdom of Thailand is limited, so one group has turned to an online comedy newscast to report on the political turmoil in the country. It's more slapstick than The Daily Show, but that helps it slide by potential government critics.

In Thailand, there's no Jon Stewart — just 'Shallow News in Depth'
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This one music video has started a global wave of happiness

Pharrell Williams' feel-good music video for "Happy" inspired fans around the globe to create dance moves to his hit song. Now, he wants to harness that energy to promote the United Nations' International Day of Happiness.

This one music video has started a global wave of happiness
An opposition supporter sits on a wall as protesters block a street at Altamira square in Caracas February 20, 2014.

Anti-government rallies in Venezuela gain steam and support

Anti-government protests in Ukraine may be getting most of the attention, but a growing opposition movement in Venezuela is challenging its government to fix longstanding economic issues. What began as a non-violent movement has turned deadly in Venezuela, as well.

Anti-government rallies in Venezuela gain steam and support
A picture of Edward Snowden, a contractor at the National Security Agency (NSA), is seen on a computer screen displaying a page of a Chinese news website.

Scottish students elect Edward Snowden as rector of Glasgow University

Many University of Glasgow students supported Edward Snowden in an election for a high-profile campus position. And Tuesday, they elected Snowden as their new rector. They don't expect Snowden to be able to travel to Scotland. But they figure he can still fill the role through the Net.

Scottish students elect Edward Snowden as rector of Glasgow University
Marius the giraffe is pictured in Copenhagen Zoo February 7, 2014.

Here's the story of a baby giraffe fed to lions at the Copenhagen Zoo

People around the world are up in arms about the way Danish zoo officials killed a healthy giraffe and fed it to the lions. But the zoo is defending its decision as a way of protecting the giraffe population from inbreeding.

Here's the story of a baby giraffe fed to lions at the Copenhagen Zoo
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Veterans have mixed feelings about Budweiser's 'A Hero's Welcome' Super Bowl ad

Confetti rains down while the Bud Clydesdales lead an American veteran on his surprise welcome home parade. We asked our network of veterans what they thought of the ad. Marco Werman speaks with the mother of a Marine who served in Afghanistan.

Veterans have mixed feelings about Budweiser's 'A Hero's Welcome' Super Bowl ad