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Tech

The First Space-Based ‘Nation’ Wants to Store Data Off-Planet, Beyond the Law

06.06.17

By Mark Harris
Tech

I Became a Citizen of Bitnation, a Blockchain-Powered Virtual Nation. Now What?

09.12.16

By Sarah Souli
Pulse

Syria and Iraq Are Disintegrating, US Defense Intel Chief Says

09.11.15

By VICE News

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Horoscopes

Daily Horoscope: March 27, 2026

Feelings may come in hot, confusing, and slightly inconvenient, then turn into something surprisingly useful.

4 hours ago

By Ashley Fike
Gaming

Xbox Announces 12 New Game Pass Games Through 2027

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to 12 new games hitting the lineup throughout 2026 and beyond.

9 hours ago

By John Bonelli
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Music

Notable ‘Hamilton’ Actor Forgot the Words to the National Anthem During MLB Opening Day

Christopher Jackson originated the role of George Washington in the Broadway musical ‘Hamilton.’

11 hours ago

By Lauren Boisvert
Photo: Maria Korneeva / Getty Images

Life

I Was Told It Was ‘Just Stress’ for Seven Years. Turns Out, I’m Allergic to My Own Hormones.

I googled “hives before period” and “cyclical rash during luteal” and a host of other embarrassing internet searches.

11 hours ago

By Sammi Caramela
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Life

Everything We Know About the Highly Mutated New COVID Variant ‘Cicada’

What a joyous time of year. It’s that magical time when we gather round and unveil the year’s new COVID-19 variant.

11 hours ago

By Luis Prada