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Coronavirus

Coronavirus Updates Canada: Trudeau Just Made It Way Easier to Get the Wage Subsidy
Plus, Canada will fund 100 percent of wages for student summer jobs, and Alberta and Quebec released grim death projections after calls for more transparency surfaced last week.
Anya Zoledziowski
4.8.20
Games Features

Was Leisure Suit Larry Really an Accomplice in Early Banking Cyberattacks?
In the late 80s, Sierra's hokey horndog was connected to a major computer virus, and rumor had it that the publisher may have created it to punish pirates.
Duncan Fyfe
4.8.20
pets

An Indian Organisation Is Making Sure Lab-Rescued Beagles Get New Homes
Far from being pitiable rescues, freed beagles (or ‘freagles') can be super loving and lovable pets.
Pratika Yashaswi
4.8.20
tech-science

What Are Antibody Tests, and Can They Prove Coronavirus Immunity?
Researchers are working on tests that look for the body's response to Covid-19 infection, and politicians keep talking about them as a way to end lockdowns. Here's what the science says.
Becky Ferreira
4.8.20
mutual aid

Meet The DIY Ravers Giving Free Masks to Every New Yorker
Masks For The Masses wants everyone in New York City to have a cloth mask—no questions asked.
Janus Rose
4.8.20
Hacking

Interest in Zoom Zero-Day Hacks Is ‘Sky-High’ as Meetings Move Online
Hackers are turning their attention to Zoom in hopes of selling bugs for thousands of dollars to government agents or other customers.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
4.8.20
Harm Reduction

Why Some People Have Weird Drug Reactions
Why do some people feel wide awake on weed, tired on MDMA, and chill on stimulants?
Jenny Valentish
4.8.20
biking

How to Get (Back) Into Biking During the Pandemic
Whether you need a new bike or just need to tune up your old one, now's a great time to get back into cycling. Here's how.
Steve Rousseau
4.8.20
Coronavirus

Philippines Police Captain Forces LGBTQ+ People to Kiss and Perform a ‘Sexy Dance’ for Violating Coronavirus Curfew
The whole thing was streamed on Facebook Live.
David Gilbert
4.8.20
Photos

Photos From the Day Wuhan Ended Its Coronavirus Lockdown
With the lifting of Wuhan's outbound travel ban, these photos paint a picture of a city, once crippled by the coronavirus, slowly getting back on its feet.
Koh Ewe
4.8.20
Film

Nervous Recs: 'That Thing You Do' Is Pure Tom Hanks Charm With an A+ Soundtrack to Boot
Rewatch the delightful-as-hell 1996 musical comedy, which will have you singing along and coveting Liv Tyler's 60s wardrobe.
Alex Zaragoza
4.8.20
personal finance

'How Do I Set Boundaries With My Boss During a Pandemic?'
It’s not reasonable to expect people to be on call 24/7 simply because they are stuck at home.
Alison Green
4.8.20
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