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Hacking

Annoying LinkedIn Networkers Actually Russian Hackers Spreading Zero-Days, Google Says
A new report by Google researchers details a hacking campaign by “likely Russian government-backed” hackers targeting European government officials.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
7.14.21
Antitrust

Big Tech Is Big Mad at FTC Chair Lina Khan
Facebook joined Amazon in begging for Lina Khan to recuse herself from antitrust investigations targeting the firm, accusing her of being an antitrust crusader.
Edward Ongweso Jr
7.14.21
parties

We're Throwing a VICE Party at Fabric, and You're All Invited
Roll up, roll up, get your tickets here.
VICE Staff
7.14.21
Policing

Cops Ignored Threat Posed by Menacing Clowns
Terrorism analysts warned about clown sightings in 2016, according to documents obtained by Motherboard—but police across the U.S. did nothing.
Tim Marchman
7.14.21
Tech

YouTuber Builds Beautifully Inefficient Nuclear Powered 'Tetris' Machine
Solar panels wrapped around tritium tubes generate just enough energy to power a simple 'Tetris' style handheld.
Matthew Gault
7.14.21
News

People Don’t Want to Move to Alberta Anymore
More Canadians are leaving Alberta than moving in as thousands of full-time jobs disappear.
Anya Zoledziowski
7.14.21
Coronavirus

Anti-Vaxxers Just Screwed Over All the Kids in Tennessee
The Tennessee GOP has declared war on vaccine outreach, and not just for COVID-19 vaccines.
Paul Blest
7.14.21
Homelessness

Apple Has a Growing Homeless Encampment on Its Property
Homeless people living in RVs, shacks, tents, and cars have coalesced on about 55 acres of undeveloped property in North San Jose owned by the iPhone-maker.
Emma Ockerman
7.14.21
police

Cops Beat Black Man With Handcuffs Like ‘Brass Knuckles’ and Pulled Down His Pants
One officer has been fired and is facing 99 years in prison.
Trone Dowd
7.14.21
News

Muslim Mother and Daughter Hid in Bushes After Driver Threatened to Kill Them: Police
The alleged assault comes a month after a Muslim family was murdered in London, Ontario.
Brishti Basu
7.14.21
Πακιστάν

Why Deadly Abortions Keep Killing Women in Pakistan
Abortions are still largely taboo in Pakistan. But that doesn't mean people aren't trying to get them—and some are even dying as a result.
Betsy Joles
7.14.21
Tech

Man Harvests Methane for 8 Hours to Fuel Bike That Runs on Swamp Gas
This motorcycle runs on freshly harvested bog methane that rests in a giant condom attached to the back of the bike. It takes eight hours of labor to go 12 miles.
Matthew Gault
7.14.21
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