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Weed

In a Record Haul, Odisha Has Seized Over 100,000 Kilos of Weed This Year

The busts have been made possible by a system of mapping poppy cultivation through satellite imagery, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation.
Varsha Rani
10.14.20
Hacking

Apple Is Poaching From Google’s iPhone Hacking Team

The company from Cupertino is hiring researchers who specialize in hacking iOS for other companies.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
10.14.20
Right to Repair

Proprietary Grapes Come With Draconian End User License Agreement

“The recipient of the produce contained in this package agrees not to propagate or reproduce any portion of this produce, including ‘but not limited to’ seeds, stems, tissue, and fruit."
Matthew Gault
10.14.20
COVID-19

The UK’s Covid-19 Contact-Tracing App Is a Mess (Again)

With problem after problem besetting the app and no government data, it’s hard to know how long public faith in the app will last.
Gabriel Geiger
10.14.20
Opinion

In Early GameFAQs, the Subtext Was Often Sexism

The marketing of the 80s and 90s built the idea of games as a space "for the boys", and a number of game guides show the message was received.
Todd Harper
10.14.20
nintendo

What Happened When Nintendo Lawyers Came for a Sex Worker's Name

TikTok and OnlyFans star Pokeprincxss was forced to rebrand to Digitalprincxss after Nintendo sent her a cease and desist notice.
Samantha Cole
10.14.20
Drugs

UK Cocaine Deaths Have Doubled in Four Years, According to New Data

The Office for National Statistics reports that poverty is the main driver of record fatal drug overdoses.
Max Daly
10.14.20
Music

The Mongolian Metal Band Keeping Their Language Alive Through Music

The HU made a splash on YouTube in 2018 but the band’s influence resonates even more today, as some fear that Mongolian language and culture are under threat.
Heather Chen
10.14.20
rights

Fight for a Fairer Election by Helping Voters Fix Their Messed-Up Ballots

Voters in 28 states can "cure" their rejected mail-in ballots. Here's how you can volunteer to guide them through that process.
Katie Way
10.14.20
Recipe

Sheet Tray Turkey Dinner Recipe

The secret to roasting golden, juicy turkey on a bed of sourdough dressing? A citrus brine followed by an herb-citrus butter.
Amanda Catrini
10.14.20
Halloween

8 ‘Quarantine Horror’ Movies to Binge-Watch on Halloween

As if real life isn't terrifying enough, here are some scarily relatable films to watch while staying in for Halloween this year.
Matt Selvam
10.14.20
Tech

A YouTuber Built a ‘Star Wars’ Lightsaber That Can Slice Through Steel

The force is with him.
Varsha Rani
10.14.20
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