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How sleuths are recovering hidden Epstein documents
The DOJ’s release of Epstein-related documents was supposed to be redacted, but whoever did the job left a backdoor wide open.
 • Mark Frauenfelder
A terrifying weapon is being used to save lives in Ukraine
One of the most surprising things to come out of the war in Ukraine has been the rapid adoption of drones by both sides.
 • Séamus Bellamy
These Fallout LEGO models are incredible
Season 2 of the Fallout TV show just wrapped up.
 • Grant St. Clair
ICE can demand your data from Google without a warrant
If you attend a protest and post about it on Instagram, federal agents may already have a way to find out who you are.
 • Ellsworth Toohey
Victorian valentines hid love notes inside intricate paper sculptures
These 19th century Valentine’s Day cards are like mini sculptures.
 • Popkin
Choose from “Abolish ICE,” “Chance the Scraper,” and more when you cast your vote in Chicago’s 2026 “You Name a Snowplow” contest
The City of Chicago Streets and Sanitation Department has announced that voting is now open for their fourth annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest.
 • Jennifer Sandlin
Watch this artist carve an octagonal stamp that rolls out cartoon cars
This video by designer/illustrator Brandon Campbell is innovative and engaging.
 • Popkin
This animation shows what doom-scrolling does to your brain
This lovely animation comments on the idea that our screens are consuming us. Although it takes a screen to watch this animation, it’s a good reminder…
 • Popkin
Greg Bovino learns he is below Las Vegas standards
When a city famous for gambling, vice, and unlicensed sex work decides you’re a liability, that’s not cancel culture. That’s quality control.
 • Jason Weisberger
How elites consoled Jeffrey Epstein after his conviction
Private correspondence recently made public reveals that prominent people in politics, business, and academia didn’t just maintain ties with Jeffrey…
 • Ellsworth Toohey
Trump deletes racist Obama video after outcry — Karoline Leavitt was the only Republican who loved it
President Trump deleted a blatantly racist video clip portraying Barack and Michelle Obama as apes after an outcry that included members of his own…
 • Ellsworth Toohey
“Babe, wake up, new panda rat just dropped!”: Meet the Northern Luzon Cloud Rat
Here’s my latest installment in my ongoing series, “Cute Animals You Should Know”: the Northern Luzon cloud rat.
 • Jennifer Sandlin
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