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Russell Brand Doubles Down on Conspiracy Theories in Sexual Assault Defense

The comedian has been accused of multiple cases of sexual assault

Are We About to See the Oregon-Idaho Border Transform?

A high-profile effort hasn't moved the border yet

Navy SEAL Commanders Face Charges Following Candidate's Death

The Admiral's mast comes in the wake of Seaman Kyle Mullen's death last year

Heavy Rains Immobilize Burning Man Attendees

Festival-goers were asked to shelter in place

Are Deepfakes Interfering With Taiwan's Presidential Election?

Audio clips of Ko Wen-je may not be the genuine article

Hackers Target Spyware App, Restoring Users' Privacy

WebDetetive was the target of the hackers' latest action

30 Songs for a More Pensive Fourth of July

Because there's nothing more patriotic than dissent

New York City Might Be Sinking Under Its Own Weight, Scientists Warn

The cumulative weight of over a million buildings in the city is 1.68 trillion pounds

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Are Deepfakes Interfering With Taiwan's Presidential Election?

Audio clips of Ko Wen-je may not be the genuine article

Hackers Target Spyware App, Restoring Users' Privacy

WebDetetive was the target of the hackers' latest action

30 Songs for a More Pensive Fourth of July

Because there's nothing more patriotic than dissent

New York City Might Be Sinking Under Its Own Weight, Scientists Warn

The cumulative weight of over a million buildings in the city is 1.68 trillion pounds

Taco Bell Is Fighting to Eliminate the Trademark on “Taco Tuesday”

“Because when tacos win, we all win,” Taco Bell wrote in a press release

Palm Payment Trials Are Now Starting in Starbucks

It’s using Amazon One, Amazon’s contactless payment system that involves a palm scan

Two Teens May Have Finally Proven This “Impossible” 2,000-Year-Old Theorem

While the Pythagorean theorem has been proven several times over, it's never been done with trigonometry

A Flesh-Eating Bacteria Is on Its Way to New York

Warmer climates are making northern waters the perfect destination for Vibrio vulnificus

The Labrador Retriever Is No Longer America’s Favorite Dog

After more than 30 years, there's a new sheriff in town

Nobis Makes the Perfect Jacket for Every Conceivable Winter Situation

A snazzier and more tech-savvy range of outerwear you simply will not find

The US Has a Wild Hog Problem

There are roughly six million of those mfs loose in at least 35 U.S. states