Don't Wait For Black Friday: These Refurb Philips Hue Deals Are Incredible
We’re expecting to see quite a few Philips Hue deals on Black Friday, but the prices won’t get anywhere close to what you’ll find in today’s Gold Box.
Study Finds Weird Interstellar Object 'Oumuamua Is Indeed a Smol Boi
Scientists have learned more about ‘Oumuamua, the hunk of matter that is the first known interstellar object to ever be detected by scientists within the boundary of the solar system. Specifically, observations performed by researchers using the Spitzer Space Telescope and published in The Astronomical Journal have…
Raccoons Suspected of Having Rabies Were Actually Just Drunk as Hell
Following recent reports that two masked perpetrators were raising alarm in a town in West Virginia, police say they have reason to believe the troublemakers had just gotten wrecked.
George Soros Foundation Calls Facebook 'Vile,' 'Reprehensible' for Pushing Conspiracy Theories
The Open Society Foundations (OSF), a international philanthropic and grantmaking organization, has responded to a bombshell report that senior management at Facebook including Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and chief lobbyist Joel Kaplan were involved in hiring a Republican opposition…
Amazon Ordered to Hand Over Possible Echo Recordings Related to Double Homicide
A judge has ordered Amazon to turn over any data it has pertaining to a New Hampshire double homicide that happened in January of 2017, saying the court has probable cause to believe an Echo may have created recordings that could be useful to the case. But Amazon doesn’t seem eager to fork over audio it may have on…
The New Trailer for Disney's Live-Action Dumbo Will Pretty Much Rip Your Heart to Shreds
Thanks to the latest trailer for Tim Burton’s live-action remake of Dumbo, you’ll still believe a horribly depressed elephant can fly! He will also be ripped away from his mother and be forced to wear clown make-up, among other cruelties.
Roughly 100 People Are Listed Missing in the Camp Fire, and Most Are Senior Citizens
Nearly a week after the Camp Fire devastated an entire town, destroying 7,600 homes and at least 260 commercial properties, officials say dozens of people are still missing—possibly hundreds—and many among them are senior citizens.
Five Products You'll Need to Host (and Clean Up After) Thanksgiving
Maybe you’re new to hosting Thanksgiving, or maybe you’re an old hand, but either way, if you’re having a big holiday gathering in your home this year, you’re probably anticipating making a big old mess in your kitchen and dining room. Help is here! When you’re making your shopping list, think about adding some of…
Facebook Promoted Anti-Soros Conspiracy Theory to Counter Critics of Its Garbage Platform: Report [Updated]
Facebook has been exposed as utter garbage yet again. The company allegedly hired a political research firm to spread a conspiracy theory about its critics. And yes, the conspiracy theory reportedly involves George Soros.
Plans Revealed for Enormous Particle Collider in China
Scientists this week released a conceptual design report for a next-generation particle accelerator in China, which would serve as a “Higgs boson factory,” as its proponents have called it.
The 10 Best Deals of November 14, 2018
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
Upsettingly Large Fungus in Michigan Weighs 440 Tons and Is 2,500 Years Old
It’s nicknamed the “humongous fungus”—an unusually large fungal growth belonging to a single genetic individual. An updated analysis of this gigantic fungal beast shows it’s substantially larger and older than scientists initially thought.
The Controversy Over Bethesda's 'Game Engine' Is Misguided
This morning, news headlines and YouTube videos across the internet declared that Bethesda will not change engines for the upcoming games Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI, setting off a wave of outrage that’s become oh-so-common in the world of video games. This story, however, is misleading, based mostly on…
Deadpool's Gina Carano Joins the New Star Wars TV Show The Mandalorian
Pedro Pascal has a new companion in the wings. MMA fighter-turned-actor Gina Carano has been cast in Jon Favreau’s live-action Star Wars television show, The Mandalorian.
Gerber's Essential Suspension Multi-Plier Would Make a Great Stocking Stuffer at $20
Gerber’s suspension multi-plier features 12 tools in one package, meaning you’re spending less than $2 per function today. If you don’t already own one, you should take this opportunity to rectify that. If you do, buy some more to give away as holiday gifts.
Wait, Did Trump’s EPA Just Do Its Job for a Change?
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday it plans to better regulate the pollutants spewing out of heavy-duty trucks. Yes, this is the same EPA that wants to keep coal power plants alive, plans to scrap regulations on mercury emissions, and does not care about fuel efficiency.
Comcast to Pay $700,000 in Refunds Over Hidden Fees
Comcast will cancel the debts of more than 20,000 customers and pay back $700,000 in Massachusetts as part of a settlement with the state’s Attorney General over deceptive advertising. Back in 2015 and early 2016, the cable giant advertised a $99 lock-in rate for plans that didn’t include equipment costs and had…
New York Politicians Suggest a Better Place Jeff Bezos Can Stick His New Headquarters
Long Island City—Hundreds gathered this afternoon at Gordon Triangle, smack dab in the middle of a newly proposed campus for Amazon employees. Ringed by local news crews, a coalition of local politicians led by City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and State Senator Michael Gianaris stated their intent to stop Bezos’s…
There's No Doctor Who Christmas Special This Year—It's a New Year's Day Episode, Instead [Updated]
For the first time since Doctor Who returned in 2005, there won’t be a special episode airing on Christmas Day...but you seemingly won’t have to wait too long to get another slice of adventures in Time and Space.
Privacy Advocates Raise Alarm Over Google’s Takeover of AI Health App
DeepMind’s health app Streams is being consumed by its sister company, Google, and some privacy advocates see the move as a violation of patient trust.
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