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Updated 2024-05-14 19:01
A Tech Millionaire Bought a Giant Cold War Radar to ‘Find UFOs’
A British tech entrepreneur posted on Reddit looking for help getting a Cold War era nuclear early warning radar dish to spin again.
A Massive Police Database of Allegedly 1 Billion Chinese Citizens Is Being Sold Online
The sample files contain a trove of crime reports, including cases of looting, fraud, and “illegal” handjobs.
The Supreme Court Doesn't Care About What Americans Want
The Supreme Court’s ruling on the EPA will have far reaching effects for the future of environmental regulation and the Republic itself.
Here's What America Looked Like Before the EPA
When it was created, the new Agency sent photographers around the country to capture an America in environmental decline.
How the Supreme Court’s Abortion Decision Affects Tech and Privacy
Period tracker apps and social media collect a wealth of information on us. Would they turn it over to state authorities looking to punish people who’ve sought reproductive care?
The Pentagon Says It Will Keep Performing Abortions According to Federal Law
The Supreme Court’s recent decision has created added tension and complications to a system that can’t afford them.
‘Valorant’ Will Use Your Voice to Train AI to Detect ‘Disruptive Behavior’
The popular first-person shooter will soon be listening to everything you say in voice chat.
Congress Wants to Spend $45 Million on Nukes the Navy Said it Doesn’t Need
Both the House and the Senate want to bring back nuclear armed cruise missiles
Raising Rents at a Landlord Convention
At the 21st Annual Mr. Landlord.com National Landlord Convention, rents on on the rise and life is good.
The FTC Takes Action Against Harley-Davidson for Violating Right-to-Repair
The FTC is going after Westinghouse and the motorcycle manufacturer for misleading customers about warranties.
Among the Landlords
Three days in St. Louis with 200 landlords at the 21st Annual Mr. Landlord.com National Landlord Convention.
Congress Demands Government Investigate Automotive Right to Repair
The investigation would look into the auto industry's self-regulation on the issue and how the government can keep people safe while letting them repair their own vehicles.
Researcher Hacks Into Backend for Network of Smart Jacuzzis
A security researcher discovered a security vulnerability in SmartTubs that gave them access to the personal information of anyone in the world who used the software.
Canada’s Going to Share UFO Info With the US, Officials Say
Canadian government officials are asking their U.S. counterparts about UFOs and nuclear security.
The Reply Guy From Hell
For almost two decades, this man terrorized women online. Then they decided to band together.
You’re Afraid of AI for All the Wrong Reasons
Stories about intelligent machines painting masterpieces and gaining sentience distract from the very real problems with the systems.
Woman Allegedly Used Apple AirTag to Track and Kill Her Boyfriend
Court documents allege a woman used the tracker to chase down her boyfriend. Then she ran him over with her car.
Ukrainians Will Write Your Message on Munitions Aimed at Russians for Donations
In an ad posted to Telegram, a volunteer on the frontlines of Russia's war on Ukraine is offering to paint special messages onto shells that will be fired at Russians.
This Vigilante Keeps Crypto Safe From Thieves by Hacking It First
Inside the burgeoning field of people who keep the world of decentralized finance safe.
Why Does Everything in Tech Feel Like a Scam?
Dogecoin inventor Jackson Palmer sits down to explain why everything online right now feels like someone is trying to get one over on you.
AI Trained on 4Chan Becomes ‘Hate Speech Machine’
After 24 hours, the nine bots running on 4chan had posted 15,000 times.
From Blockchain to The Metaverse: Your Cryptocurrency Pocket Glossary
Every essential crypto term, defined.
Discord Is the Center of the Crypto World and That’s a Problem
Every blockchain project has a Discord server and the platform’s features make it the perfect habitat for scammers and grifters.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Bill Gates Will Force You to Eat Burgers Made in a ‘Peach Tree Dish’
The Georgia rep just won her primary and has launched a new show on Facebook Live where she communicates her theories directly to the public.
Farmer Says Dealer Wouldn’t Repair His Tractor Until He Filed FTC Complaint
Jared Wilson’s struggle to keep his John Deere tractors running highlights the stranglehold the company has on the people who produce America’s food.
‘Emergency Action Documents’ Show How the White House Plans for Apocalypse
Newly declassified plans reveal how the White House will seek to maintain power during an apocalyptic event.
There’s a Housing Boom in a California Town that Burned Down 4 Years Ago
Why are people flocking to Paradise four years after a wildfire all but destroyed the town entirely?
Uvalde SWAT Team Bragged About Training at Schools on Facebook
Uvalde SWAT visited schools to "familiarize themselves with layouts of our local schools and businesses."
Russian Military Readies 60-Year-Old Tanks and Civilian Boats as War Drags On
Old tanks are coming out of storage, the Russian Navy is eying civilian ships, and there’s no longer an upper limit on military recruitment age.
How Journalists Work With Hacktivists
Hackers worked with journalists to publish and contextualize a mountain of data they pulled out of China about Uyghur internment.
Ukraine Is Using Quiet Electric Bikes to Haul Anti-Tank Weapons
The e-bike is ideal for moving snipers and anti-tank weapons quickly and quietly around the battlefield.
Experts to World: We’re Doomed
A new report from the Stockholm International Peace Institute paints a grim picture of the coming decades.
The Robot Lost in the Woods Was Designed for You to Love It
The Starship company has done what Boston Dynamics and others haven’t: designed a robot that’s met with joy instead of fear.
National Guard Officer Allowed to Retire After Motorboating a Subordinate
A U.S. National Guard officer put his face between the breasts of a subordinate during a promotional ceremony and retired after his court martial hearing.
America’s Complicated Relationship With Nuclear Power
Nuclear energy might help us fight climate change, but questions about its safety and startup costs still linger.
Discord and 4chan Are Being Investigated for the Buffalo Attack. Nothing Will Happen.
New York's attorney general is looking into a number of social media companies over their role in the Buffalo shooting. Legal experts say little can be done.
The Era of McDonald’s Knockoffs in Russia May Be About to Begin After Exit
Say goodbye to McDonald's, say hello to DonMak and Uncle Vanya's.
Facebook Struggles to Keep Buffalo Shooting Video Offline
Despite the content moderator’s best efforts, the shooter’s manifesto and video of the attacks are still proliferating across social media.
Army’s New ‘Psyop’ Recruitment Ad Looks Like a Terrifying Video Game Cutscene
‘Ghosts in the Machine’ is a mix of bizarre and creepy images that sticks in the mind, but probably won’t send people running to the recruiter’s office.
Guy Who Sold Meth Under Screenname ‘Drugs R Us’ Going to Prison
The criminal mastermind behind an international drug market sold meth on the darkweb and did business via a prison’s unsecured phone lines.
Long Lost US Air Force Film Tells Us ‘Where the Girls Are’
A relic of the Vietnam war, this instructional video walks airmen through the dangers of unsafe sex.
The Best Outdoor Speakers for Your 'Say Anything' Moment
We’ll be jammin’ out a lot this summer, and to properly honor all of our favorite bangers, we found the best outdoor speakers in the game.
Crypto Is Collapsing (For Now)
Coins are down across the board, the NFT market has evaporated, and the short-term future of cryptocurrency seems grim.
Here’s All the Animals That Escaped From the National Zoo
Pandas lured out with grapes, a roaming bobcat, and a monitor lizard who did not want to lay pipe for a crowd.
Smart TVs in Russia Delivering Anti-War Messages
“The blood of thousands of Ukrainians and hundreds of their murdered children is on your hands,” TVs across the country said.
SEC Fines Nvidia $5.5 Million for Not Telling Investors Crypto Mining Drove Sales
The volatile crypto market has fueled a GPU shortage, but that may not be good for long term investors in companies like Nvidia.
Backup Ukraine Is Looking to Preserve The Country’s Cultural Heritage
The project will help Ukraine preserve its cultural heritage, even if cultural artifacts are destroyed.
Facebook Doesn’t Know What It’s Doing With Your Data
Leaked documents show that the social media giant has no idea where all that information it collects on you ends up.
Vladimir Putin Explains Why State Media Is Better Than Wikipedia
In the latest salvo in Putin’s long running crackdown against the free encyclopedia, Russia’s president explained why his own experts are better sources of information.
Russian State Media Claims to Discover Militarized Ukrainian Witches
In a recent report from a village near Luhansk, Russian journalists claimed to discover the remnants of occult rituals in a building once used by Ukrainian soldiers.
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