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Planespotter

Everyone is Watching a Live Stream of a Guy Yelling at Planes Landing in a Storm
A British man shouting "easy, easy" as planes attempt to land at Heathrow Airport during Storm Eunice is making for captivating viewing.
Sophia Smith Galer
2.18.22
Tech

Listen as Tech Companies Lobby the Cops
Recordings from a Sheriff’s conference where people tried to sell robot dogs, facial recognition, and “drone stuff.”
Matthew Gault
2.18.22
ev charging

Think The Solar Canopy Is Powering EV Fast Chargers? Think Again.
Fast chargers require so much electricity it would take many more solar panels to power one of them.
Aaron Gordon
2.18.22
Hacking

The US Crackdown on Spyware Vendors Is Only Beginning
The indictment of a Mexican citizen who was a reseller for Hacking Team in the country shows that the Department of Justice is committed to stifling the spyware industry.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
2.18.22
Tech

A Software Engineer Upgraded an Old iPod for 2022
Tired of streaming services, Ellie Huxtable decided to upgrade an old iPod with a custom OS, better battery, and more storage.
Matthew Gault
2.18.22
russia

Russian Media Is Hinting That Putin Hasn’t Made Up His Mind About Ukraine—Yet
Up to 190,000 troops are massed on Ukraine's border and Western leaders say an invasion is imminent, but you wouldn't get that sense from watching TV in Russia.
Greg Walters
2.18.22
Recipe

Drew’s Harissa Spaghetti Recipe
Fall in love with Drew Barrymore’s signature dish at home by sautéeing cherry tomatoes with garlic, chili flakes, and dried herbs before adding harissa—a Tunisian spice that will transform this simple dish into a smoky, tomato-y masterpiece.
Drew Barrymore
2.18.22
Sex

Inside the Market of Miracle Lizard Oil That Claims to Give Long Hard Erections
Male performance-enhancing lizard oils tap into a market void in Pakistan that exists between traditional lore and very real viagra bans.
Rimal Farrukh
2.18.22
World News

Trafficking Victim Says Captors Harvested His Blood for Months
The man is the latest to come forward alleging disturbing abuse in the Cambodian city of Sihanoukville, which has grown into a haven for Chinese scammers.
Alastair McCready
Koh Ewe
2.18.22
freedom convoy

Police in Ottawa Have Started Arresting ‘Freedom Convoy’ Leaders
Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were taken into custody Thursday night, as police stepped up efforts to dismantle the anti-vax protests that have gridlocked Ottawa.
David Gilbert
2.18.22
mental health

Why Are We So Obsessed With Celebrity Meltdowns?
We all love a good celebrity crash and burn. But that says a lot more about us than the celebrity.
Arman Khan
2.18.22
Sex

What Teens Actually Think of Age Verification for Porn
The draft Online Safety Bill tries to stop under-18s in the UK from accessing adult content. What do teenagers actually make of it?
Inaya Anyaegbunam
2.18.22
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