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“Even before the thefts started, the city’s 65,000 delivery workers had tolerated so much: the fluctuating pay, the lengthening routes, the relentless time pressure enforced by mercurial software, the deadly carelessness of drivers, the pouring rain and brutal heat, and … Continue reading →

“It is possible to be both a victim and a villain.” “Last year, three cryptocurrency enthusiasts bought a cruise ship. They named it the Satoshi, and dreamed of starting a floating libertarian utopia. It didn’t work out.” “Over the past … Continue reading →

“We condemn you to Websites From Hell, an archive of the internet’s ugliest websites”. Are you old enough to remember the McDonaldland character Grimace? Then do not read this, whatever you do. You don’t want to know. “A lecherous sunrise … Continue reading →

“Baseball For All’s message to women and girls: You don’t have to stop playing the game you love”. “The ideal host for Jeopardy! should embody what the show means to its viewership: a passion for knowledge and a respect for … Continue reading →

“The dinosaur-killing asteroid took a back road to Earth.” An interview with Jim DeRogatis, the reporter who’s been telling us all what a sleazeball R. Kelly is for the last 20 years. More about now-former Jeopardy! host Mike Richards and … Continue reading →

“I cannot emphasize enough what an emergency this is. Public servants, health care workers, ordinary citizens–the very fabric of our society and our democracy–are under attack by crazed conspiracy theorists and bad actors looking to make a buck on division … Continue reading →

“So it goes for many media companies, at a loss for revenue and drooling over the profit potential in sports betting. As gambling swallows up sports media, anyone pausing to consider editorial conflicts (or, in the case of bets based … Continue reading →

“In the early 20th century, a famous anti-vaxxer exposed himself to smallpox. What happened next offers a COVID cautionary tale.” “Every time there is another data breach, we are asked to change our password at the breached entity. But the … Continue reading →

“Federal Courts Keep Shooting Down Anti-Trans Laws. Will That Hold at SCOTUS?” “Your location data is for sale, and it can be used against you.” Australian cockatoos can open garbage can lids, and what’s more, they can learn how to … Continue reading →

“Sorry, Leonard Leo. If you wanted someone without a sense of humor, you probably shouldn’t have tapped a 44-year-old from Teaneck, New Jersey. Also, your party should probably have nominated a senate candidate who wasn’t credibly accused of sexual impropriety … Continue reading →

“Lower vaccination rates among young adults in the United States are resulting in anxiety and painful decision-making for those who are vaccinated but have friends, family, loved ones and colleagues who aren’t.” Don’t be like Missouri. Parts of Texas are … Continue reading →

“Now a new FX TV series based on the [Alien]franchise is in the works from Fargo showrunner Noah Hawley—who says it’s about time for the facehuggers and xenomorphs to sink their claws into the white-collar executives who have been responsible … Continue reading →

“I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be … Continue reading →

“How to Cut Down on Ransomware Attacks Without Banning Bitcoin”. “The Fair Repair act would make it easier for everyone in America to fix their own stuff.” “As Republican legislatures enact new voter suppression laws, Congress should reaffirm the House’s … Continue reading →

“The India that Silicon Valley once so loved has long given way to a different one: an increasingly authoritarian regime that wants even tighter control over information dissemination. It’s an India that’s not only willing to bully the very companies … Continue reading →

“A pandemic upside: The flu virus became less diverse, simplifying the task of making flu shots”. “Take a closer look at Walt Disney’s 1961 animated One Hundred and One Dalmatians film, and you may notice its animation style looks a … Continue reading →

“Someone finally asked restaurant workers why they’re not returning”. “Gun Church That Worships With AR-15s Bought a 40-Acre Compound in Texas for Its ‘Patriots’”. It’s located near Waco. What could possibly go wrong? “Specific language about the QAnon conspiracy theory … Continue reading →

“Why Hawaiian-Born Surfers Aren’t Excited to Surf for America in the Olympics”. If the Olympics happen, anyway. Here are the pioneering women who will be on new quarters, beginning in 2022. “We found that across states, a doubling of population … Continue reading →

“I Quit the GOP and Moved Left. Will Liz Cheney Do the Same?” “Just 12 People Are Behind Most Vaccine Hoaxes On Social Media, Research Shows”. “In this article, we will explain how [Major League Baseball’s Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS)] … Continue reading →

“A look at how TV and film productions are faking big crowds these days”. “The end of the emergency phase of the pandemic is in sight in the United States, at least for now. But as the weight of the … Continue reading →

“From my vantage point Republicans are giving the left a massive opportunity to wedge them.” After the pandemic… “Remote Places Desperately Need Vaccines. Drones Could Help.” For a deep dive on the Josh Duggar backstory, and the “counseling” he got … Continue reading →

Please don’t feed the bears. “U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s reported $2 million book deal is drawing criticism from legal experts who say its size and timing create bad optics for a court that is already in the … Continue reading →

The story of William Clarence Matthews, a Black baseball player (and many other things) who almost integrated the sport in 1905. “Having police interrogate you while showing you pictures of the weapons and bombs made *literally feet from where you … Continue reading →

“Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? first aired on PBS 30 years ago, between 1991 and 1995. But the show’s legacy lives on for the kids of the ’90s.” “The Krispy Kreme backlash (and backlash to the backlash) was … Continue reading →

“Biden’s Evangelical Foes Set Aside Satan Fears, Cash Aid Checks”. “No, Eric Greitens Was Never “Exonerated” of Sexual Misconduct”. “Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-FL) political career has been imploding for longer than we knew.” “But, in truth, Boehner’s I-Was-Just-a-Feather-in-the-Gales-of-Crazy act gets … Continue reading →

“For many cities and counties, the American Rescue Plan’s (ARP) state and local funds are not just a $350 billion lifeline; they represent the largest positive fiscal jolt to their budgets in decades. Now, a scramble is underway to determine … Continue reading →

“In the simplest terms, Gates gets splashy headlines for his interest in problems that, according to Q and MAGA types, are overblown or don’t even exist — the climate crisis, the strain of overpopulation where resources are scarce and pathogens … Continue reading →

“THREAD: Lots of us learned classical music from watching old cartoons, so I’m going to identify the pieces that frequently popped up.” “Huey Lewis-Inspired Anthology Series in the Works at Fox”. I’m sorry, but if the title doesn’t contain a … Continue reading →

“You’re wrong as the deuce And you shouldn’t rejoice If you’re calling him Seuss. He pronounces it Soice.” “What to expect when you’re inoculating (i.e. what you can—and can’t—do after being vaccinated)”. “In the areas where Amazon operates, though, low-wage … Continue reading →

“The truth and power of fundamentalist Christianity derived from and depended on its unanimity and total lack of ambiguity. In church, in other words, we all were taught — as all fundamentalists must be taught — that there can be … Continue reading →

Note: Because of the chaos of last week, I was never able to collect links like I usually do. So, the handful that I had that I was originally going to post last Sunday are here with the ones for … Continue reading →

“The prospect of lab-grown meat separates two activities that have been inextricably linked for virtually all of human history: Eating meat has always required animal killing. But with the development of lab-grown meat, these two activities can be separated, and … Continue reading →

“So, how many early human species were there?” So, have you bought some Dogecoin yet? One reason why it’s basically impossible to do political TV shows these days is that any accurate representation of the vast majority of Republican officeholders … Continue reading →

“The story of [Father Charles E.] Coughlin, the demagogic radio priest who dominated American airwaves during the Great Depression, offers an intriguing analog-age precedent to the digital-age debates over the limits of free expression. Then as now, the serene pleasure … Continue reading →