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Vast Strands In the Cosmic Web That Connects the Universe Are Spinning, Scientists Find

The largest spinning objects in the universe are filled with galaxies, and the finding hints that things in the cosmos may be far more dynamically connected than previously imagined.
Becky Ferreira
6.14.21
News

Man Alleged to Have Murdered Muslim Family Charged With Terrorism

The man facing four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder for the murder of a Muslim family in Ontario is now facing terrorism charges.
Mack Lamoureux
6.14.21
cuba

Cuba Is Making Its Own Smartphone—With China’s Help

“I think people will be willing to try it out, but news is going to travel fast if it sucks.” Currently in production, the new phone will carry no foreign apps and could increase surveillance on the island.
Lillian Perlmutter
6.14.21
GAMES

Here's What You Missed at E3 So Far

The games industry released a whole lot of trailers over the weekend. Here’s the best of what you missed.
Matthew Gault
6.14.21
police tech

Honolulu Police Used a Robot Dog to Patrol a Homeless Encampment

Local police used $150,000 in COVID relief funds to purchase Boston Dynamics' four-legged robot, Spot.
Todd Feathers
6.14.21
gig economy

The Motherboard Guide to the Gig Economy

The gig economy is eating the world. This is Motherboard's guide to the terms, phrases, and talking points you need to grasp to know what's happening.
Edward Ongweso Jr
6.14.21
tech-science

Doctors and Scientists Are Fighting Vaccine Misinformation on TikTok

The experts of the Team Halo initiative have taken to social media in order to combat falsehoods about COVID-19 and promote accurate vaccine science.
Maddie Bender
6.14.21
Artificial Intelligence

Tech Companies Are Training AI to Read Your Lips

First came facial recognition. Now, an early form of lip-reading AI is being deployed in hospitals, power plants, public transportation, and more.
Todd Feathers
6.14.21
albinism

Donald Trump Has a Doppelganger in Pakistan. He Sells Ice Cream and Sings.

The ice cream seller’s resemblance to the former U.S. president has made him a local legend.
Shamani Joshi
6.14.21
Anti-Vaxxers

Anti-Vaxxers Are Exploiting Christian Eriksen’s Terrifying Collapse

The Danish player's collapse during a Euro 2020 game has been catnip for COVID-19 anti-vaxxers, even though he hasn't been vaccinated.
David Gilbert
6.14.21
Dice

The People Who Base Their Life Decisions On a Dice Roll

Inspired by the 1971 novel 'The Dice Man', people across the world have spent chunks of their lives relying on the roll of a die.
Robin Eveleigh
6.14.21
Football

Photos of the Moment England Scored Their First Goal of the Euros

It's... coming home?
Jake Lewis
6.14.21
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