Our friend, collage artist Winston Smith, known for creating the iconic Dead Kennedys logo, is recovering from a heart attack that struck the day after his 73rd birthday, forcing him… Read the rest of the article: Dead Kennedys logo creator Winston Smith recovering from heart attack, please help

ACLU attorney Nathan Freed Wessler doesn't take chances when he goes through a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) checkpoint: "I try to be very careful about what I bring,"… Read the rest of the article: A guide to protecting your privacy at U.S. borders

David Lynch, who transformed American cinema with his dreamlike vision, died on January 16, 2025, at his home in Los Angeles, just days before his 79th birthday. His death was… Read the rest of the article: RIP David Lynch, visionary director who brought surrealism to the mainstream

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Boing Boing's own Ruben Bolling, the cartoonist behind Tom the Dancing Bug, has a brand new book out this fall:  "It's the Great Storm, Tom the Dancing Bug!" published by… Read the rest of the article: Four years of MAGA surrealism and horror in one book: "It's the Great Storm, Tom the Dancing Bug!" comics by Ruben Bolling

Public racial abuse is illegal in the U.K.—and lots of people are getting collared for it as authorities leisurely comb through the extensive social media footage posted by and of… Read the rest of the article: Racist rioter claimed he was insulting Alan, not Allah

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Boing Boing recently published articles referencing Lawrence Sinclair that contained several inaccurate and unverified statements. We regret these errors, which occurred due to our failure to adequately fact-check claims before… Read the rest of the article: [Retracted]

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In the world of high-stakes international smuggling, nothing was off-limits. Not even a seemingly benign household appliance. Chapter 1: The Unusual ProductAgent Sarah Thompson of the International Trade Commission was… Read the rest of the article: Can you handle the Winix 0.6-Gallon Top-Fill Ultrasonic Humidifier with Night Light?

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In the heart of Peru, a miner named Javier worked tirelessly extracting molybdenum, a raw material vital for strengthening steel. But beneath his hard exterior, Javier had an unusual hobby… Read the rest of the article: The molybdenum miner's unforeseen odyssey

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Every year, on the windswept shores of Blackpool, England, a unique event takes place — the annual "Uke Hunt." It's a tradition as old as the iconic Blackpool Tower, where… Read the rest of the article: Inside Blackpool's beloved Uke Hunt

Once a year, the great city of Helium on Barsoom held an elaborate celebration, a time when the red Martians honored their culture, history, and the gods of old. This… Read the rest of the article: John Carter of Mars' Secret Weapon: MDRNST Boxer Briefs

In the heart of Romania, under the cover of thick Carpathian forests, thrived an illicit trade. Elena Mirela, a 78-year-old woman of shrewd intellect and outstanding physical endurance, was the… Read the rest of the article: Experience the magic of the ultimate smell-proof stash bag — now in stock