Another Dead Cyclist In The City

Another Dead Cyclist In The City
The driver continued for a few blocks, until someone ran him down and got him to return to the scene. He said he never saw the cyclist he just struck with his truck. NYPD issued him five citations, all related to truck maintenance, and let him go with a conciliatory pat on the shoulder. Presumably, he went and finished his deliveries.

July 2, 2019 at 05:51AM
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What's A Strip Club Without Dollar Bills?

What's A Strip Club Without Dollar Bills?
For the lazy among us, digital currency is a boon: eminently trackable, instantly accessible. But for the business of stripping, the end of cash is causing a crisis.

July 2, 2019 at 04:30AM
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The Mormon Church Vs. The Internet

The Mormon Church Vs. The Internet
Leaving a community isn't easy, but a subreddit and QuitMormon.com makes the process simpler and more human.

July 2, 2019 at 04:30AM
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Can You Forget Things On Purpose?

Can You Forget Things On Purpose?
"Eternal Sunshine" posited a medical remedy for memories we'd sooner forget — but is such a thing actually possible, outside of twee pseudo-indie movies from the early aughts?

July 2, 2019 at 07:30AM
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'Deepfake' Revenge Porn Is Now Illegal In Virginia

'Deepfake' Revenge Porn Is Now Illegal In Virginia
The law, which went into effect Monday, now makes it illegal to share nude photos of videos of someone without their permission — whether they're real or fake ones.

July 2, 2019 at 05:51AM
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'Precipitous' fall in Antarctic sea ice since 2014 revealed

'Precipitous' fall in Antarctic sea ice since 2014 revealed
The plunge is far faster than in Arctic and may lead to more global heating, say scientists.

July 2, 2019 at 04:30AM
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'Precipitous' fall in Antarctic sea ice since 2014 revealed

'Precipitous' fall in Antarctic sea ice since 2014 revealed
The plunge is far faster than in Arctic and may lead to more global heating, say scientists.

July 2, 2019 at 04:30AM
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Why Plants Don't Die From Cancer

Why Plants Don't Die From Cancer
Humans and other mammals and birds would have been killed many times over by the radiation that plants in the most contaminated areas of Chernobyl received. So why is plant life so resilient to radiation and nuclear disaster?

July 1, 2019 at 06:23PM
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My Time As A Bounty Hunter

My Time As A Bounty Hunter
You may not realize it, but bounty hunting is still alive and well in America in 2019. It's fueled by old laws, loose guidelines and not-great money.

July 1, 2019 at 07:05PM
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Ivanka Trump Awkwardly Tried To Join A Conversation With World Leaders, And Twitter Is Having A Field Day With It

Ivanka Trump Awkwardly Tried To Join A Conversation With World Leaders, And Twitter Is Having A Field Day With It
A video of Ivanka Trump trying to budge into a conversation at the G20 summit went viral over the weekend, and Twitter was quick to poke fun at the moment with the #unwantedivanka meme.

July 1, 2019 at 09:19PM
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On A Tiny, Isolated Island, Scientists Race To Prep For The Pork-pocalypse

On A Tiny, Isolated Island, Scientists Race To Prep For The Pork-pocalypse
The world's worst pig virus is decimating the world’s biggest herd, and it shows no signs of slowing down. What happens if it comes to the US?

July 1, 2019 at 11:49PM
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Nasa’s Restored Apollo Mission Control Is A Slice Of ’60s Life, Frozen In Amber

Nasa’s Restored Apollo Mission Control Is A Slice Of ’60s Life, Frozen In Amber
It took two years and cost $5 million — but the results are absolutely spectacular.

July 1, 2019 at 05:56PM
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EVE Online Is In Chaos After An Unprecedented Alien Invasion

EVE Online Is In Chaos After An Unprecedented Alien Invasion
"There was no warning or hint that it was going to happen... "

June 29, 2019 at 10:39PM
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Kim Stanley Robinson Built a Moon Base in His Mind

Kim Stanley Robinson Built a Moon Base in His Mind
To write his new novel, "Red Moon," the sci-fi author became an expert on lunar colony tech. He has some predictions about where the first moon base will be located — and who will build it.

July 1, 2019 at 09:27PM
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How Costco Gained A Cult Following — By Breaking Every Rule Of Retail

How Costco Gained A Cult Following — By Breaking Every Rule Of Retail
Costco has found immense success by prioritizing the interests of its customers and employees over those of its shareholders.

July 1, 2019 at 05:56PM
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How Should Space Settlers Keep Track of Time?

How Should Space Settlers Keep Track of Time?
There are serious technical hurdles to establishing space settlements and enduring long-term flights: How will humans grow food? What happens to our waste? But there are also squishier, logistical ones that we take for granted here on Earth. One of the first things we'll need to figure out is how to keep track of time.

July 1, 2019 at 07:05PM
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How to Understand the Universe When You’re Stuck Inside of It

How to Understand the Universe When You’re Stuck Inside of It
Lee Smolin has a radical idea for how to understand an object with no exterior: Imagine it built bit-by-bit from relationships between events.

July 1, 2019 at 07:05PM
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Why Plants Don't Die From Cancer

Why Plants Don't Die From Cancer
Humans and other mammals and birds would have been killed many times over by the radiation that plants in the most contaminated areas of Chernobyl received. So why is plant life so resilient to radiation and nuclear disaster?

July 1, 2019 at 06:23PM
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Megan Rapinoe Scored At The World Cup And The Photo Became A Hilarious Meme

Megan Rapinoe Scored At The World Cup And The Photo Became A Hilarious Meme
"When I get my inbox down to 10 emails."

June 30, 2019 at 12:22AM
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Jony Ive Was Reportedly 'Dispirited' By Tim Cook's Lack Of Interest In Product

Jony Ive Was Reportedly 'Dispirited' By Tim Cook's Lack Of Interest In Product
To many, Jony Ive's announced departure from Apple last week felt very sudden. But a narrative is forming to suggest that he's been slowly exiting for years as the company shifted priorities from product design to operations.

July 1, 2019 at 06:07PM
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