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The Palo Alto area was rocked by a mystery involving an unidentified car buried about 4 feet underground.

Tech News Kevin Hurler

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Unleashes Merry Marvel Studios Mayhem

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After Swearing Off Winds of Winter Updates, George R.R. Martin Gives a Winds of Winter Update

George, buddy, you basically *just* said you weren't going to do this.

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

China’s Mysterious Spaceplane Raises Orbit Nearly 3 Months After Launch

The experimental mission to test China's reusable spaceplane continues to unfold in unexpected ways.

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A Lost Lighthouse Lens Leads to The Ghosts of Wreckers Cove

A melancholy girl discovers phantoms, pirates, and more in Liniers' new Middle Grade graphic novel.

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Hinge Plans to Add Video Verification to Tackle Scam and Bot Problem

The dating platform has faced a proliferation of fake accounts, now users will have to prove they're actual people via video.

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This Multifunction Battery Seems Like a Must-Have Travel Accessory for the Nintendo Switch

The Enerjoy does more than keep your Switch running for up to 18 extra hours.

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Injured African Penguin Can Waddle Like a Champ in New Custom Sandals

New England Aquarium staff are treating a penguin called Beach Donkey for a painful condition known as bumblefoot.

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Bryce Dallas Howard Is Yaddle in Tales of the Jedi

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Not So Fast: Apple’s App Store Ensures It Gets a Cut of NFT Purchases

The new rules prohibit app makers from using buttons, external links, or other maneuvers to work around Apple's in-app purchasing system.

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How Teams of Volunteer Technologists Hunt Down Ransomware Gangs

Ransomware attacks have become more destructive and more ubiquitous in recent years. How a team of volunteers is fighting back.

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Truly Terrorize Your Neighborhood With a Proximity-Sensing Jack-O’-Lantern That Farts Pumpkin Spice

It will be all tricks for the local trick-or-treaters exposed to this festive stench.

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Welp, Disney Has Doctor Who Now, Too

To be clear, it's just taking over the broadcast rights outside the UK... for now.

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Two Right-Wing Conspiracy Theorists Plead Guilty in Election Robocall Hoax

Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman attempted to suppress voters across five states by coordinating around 85,000 automated calls meant to dissuade mail-in voting.

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Twitter Employees Call Musk Takeover ‘Reckless’ in Letter

The employee uproar comes after Musk told investors he would be laying off upwards of 75% of the company.

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More Updates on Damon Lindelof’s Mysterious Star Wars Movie

Plus, a familiar face returns for the tenth (!?) Saw movie.

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New Research Bolsters Theory that Climate Change Will Make Our Space Trash Problem Even Worse

Earth's upper atmosphere is becoming less dense as the planet warms, leaving satellites in orbit longer and increasing collision risks, new research suggests.

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How Optimized Charging Works on Your Phone, and How to Turn It Off

It should make your phone battery last longer, but you won't always want to use it.

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Rich Countries Keep Funding Our Demise

The world’s most powerful entities continue to pour public money into fossil fuel projects—despite repeated promises to stop.

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A Person Who Lived 800 Years Ago Is the Origin of a Modern Seizure Disorder, Scientists Say

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Hinge Plans to Add Video Verification to Tackle Scam and Bot Problem

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Injured African Penguin Can Waddle Like a Champ in New Custom Sandals

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