The New York Times became the focus of intense online criticism Tuesday following a tweet from the liberal paper's Twitter account that claimed there have been no long lines at gas stations or major hikes in gas prices since the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline. COLONIAL PIPELINE CYBERATTACK: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW"Colonial Pipeline, a vital U.S. fuel artery that was shut down by a cyberattack, said it hoped to restore most operations by the end of the week. Since the shutdown, there have been no long lines or major price hikes for gas," the tweet read. Gas shortages also began taking effect, with North Carolina reportedly already seeing long lines, and the state's governor, Roy Cooper, issuing a state of emergency to prepare for any potential fuel supply interruptions. COLONIAL PIPELINE HACK: AMERICAN AIRLINES ADDING STOPS TO SOME LONG-HAUL ROUTES AFTER CYBERATTACKCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

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