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Boing Boing, January 13, 2026

GameStop closures accelerate, giraffe protester arrested, and the ghost ship that never was

Boing Boing
Jan 13, 2026
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Photo: Mark Frauenfelder

Happy Tuesday! Here's today's stories: GameStop speeds up store closures amid leadership changes. A giraffe-costumed activist was arrested by ICE during a Minneapolis protest, sparking debate about enforcement tactics. Maritime historians examine the enduring legend of the SS Ourang Medan ghost ship—a tale that may have existed …

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