Everyone’s Rooting For Cinder-Block, An Obese Cat Who Dislikes Her Workout

The “very sweet” cat has just begun a much-needed weight loss journey, veterinarian Brita Kiffney said.

Trump administration may blacklist Chinese firms that routinely copy tech

The US trade war is meant in part to punish China for allowing intellectual property theft, but the Trump administration might not be convinced it goes far enough. Washington Post sources claim that White House advisor Peter Navarro is exploring a p…

Brandon Routh Says Goodbye to Legends of Tomorrow

Brandon Routh, the superhero leading man who never quite got his due, has been a highlight of Legends of Tomorrow ever since his arrival on the scene. Which is why it’s particularly a shame to see him preparing to depart the show this season.

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Trump Still Hasn’t Addressed Pittsburgh Shooting Suspect’s Anti-Refugee Views

The Tree of Life attacker referenced Jewish refugee resettlement organization HIAS, says the group’s leader.

Recommended Reading: How memes became political weapons


How memes got weaponized: A short history
Joan Donovan,
MIT Technology Review

Memes are entertaining, but they’ve also become key weapons in politics and the spread of misinformation. This piece starts with just one of many insane stories: “In Oct…

Early Impressions Call Doctor Sleep A Worthy Successor to The Shining

Doctor Sleep, Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s sequel novel to The Shining, has an impossibly high pedigree to live up to in the form of Kubrick’s The Shining adaptation, one of the best horror films ever made. So how did he do?

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NBC News To Allow Ex-Staffers Out Of Nondisclosure Agreements, But There’s A Catch

Former employees may be released from the agreements, but not before talking to the company.

35th Racehorse Dies At Santa Anita Park In Less Than A Year

G Q Covergirl, a mare, was euthanized after injuring her front legs at the now-infamous track.

‘Black-ish’ Cast Totally Nails Halloween With Spot-On ‘Us’ Movie Costumes

“Tethered. The Johnsons do it again,” Tracee Ellis Ross wrote.

Windows 10X leak reveals a mix of desktop and mobile interfaces

Microsoft has already teased a few details for Windows 10X, but a leak has revealed a whole lot more. Well-known sleuther WalkingCat discovered a (since-pulled) document cache detailing Windows 10X’s interface, and it’s clear the changes extend far…