Sam Witwer on His DC Universe RPG and GMing While Social Distancing

Thanks to shows like Critical Role, The Adventure Zone, and Queens of Adventure, it’s more popular than ever to watch others play tabletop roleplaying games. DC Universe has now gotten into the game with DC Universe All Star Games, based on a classic 1980s DC RPG, and io9 spoke with Game Master Sam Witwer (Star Wars:

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Safari Is Now the Best Browser for Blocking Third-Party Tracking

Yesterday’s release of Safari 13.1 introduces stricter third-party cookie blocking features that prevents websites from identifying Safari users and tracking their web activity. This means Apple’s default web browser is now the best choice for stopping third-party trackers, and the first browser—beating Chrome to the…

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I’m An ER Doctor In NYC. Trump’s Coronavirus Plan Isn’t Just Dangerous, It’s Deadly.

“President Trump, I beg you to take this pandemic more seriously and I am begging you to do it now.”

Maybe Sony Will Finally Fulfill One of Playstation's Oldest Promises

Loading screen-free direct gameplay on the PlayStation has been an ambition of Sony’s for a while, and maybe it’s actually getting closer to finally implementing that in its consoles. According to TechRadar, Sony recently filed a patent that will allow players to skip the loading screens and cycling through menus…

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For Asian Americans, There Are Two Pandemics: COVID-19 And Daily Bigotry

“The person called my Filipino mother a ‘Chinese coronavirus bitch’ and said my parents are ‘bearers of the virus.’”

Some Senate Republicans Want Lower Unemployment Payments

Their complaints could upend a bill crafted over several days of intense negotiations.

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Just Won a Major Court Victory Over the Dakota Access Pipeline

A federal court ruled Wednesday that the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline was built in violation of key environmental laws. To that effect, the Army Corps of Engineers will have to conduct a full environmental impact statement for the 1,172-mile-long crude oil pipeline. That’s what the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe…

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Kylie Jenner Donates $1 Million To First Responders For Coronavirus Relief

The 22-year-old makeup mogul’s generous donation will help provide protective gear for Los Angeles hospitals.

We Found The Secret Ventilator Stockpile. It’s Still Not Enough.

In a severe outbreak, we could be short hundreds of thousands of life-saving breathing machines.

These Retailers Refused To Close During The Pandemic, So An Illinois City Shut Them Down

JoAnn Fabrics, Michaels and GameStop all got hit with cease-and-desist orders for staying open as coronavirus spreads.