computer science A hard look at the wastefulness of "proof of work," the idea at the core of the blockchain Cory Doctorow
china More anti-money laundering measures hit China as top three Bitcoin exchanges freeze withdrawals Cory Doctorow
vanity plates DEZNUUTZ, 2HI, VENMO, and 3,000 other vanity license plates rejected by New York's DMV David Pescovitz
fun "This site will self-destruct" finally self-destructs after no-one signs guestbook for 24 hours Rob Beschizza
maga mocking John Fetterman hilariously makes fun of Republicans when asked about impeachment inquiry (video) Carla Sinclair
police Philly cop charged with murder after security cam video shows he lied about man "lunging" at him Rob Beschizza
gadgets HP covers printer's USB port with warning sticker to make sure you don't go right ahead and use it Rob Beschizza
laughingstocks Marjorie Taylor Greene demands "decorum of the House" — and gets explosive laughter in return (video) Carla Sinclair
silence is bliss Senator Tim Scott kicks off GOP presidential bid with blissful silence — thanks to mic that goes dead (video) Carla Sinclair
politics Sicko Marjorie Taylor Greene sinks to new low with libelous pedophile accusation against President Biden Mark Frauenfelder
Rep. Andy Ogles (TN) Nashville Congressman said guns "deserve a place of honor with all that is good" on Xmas cards Carla Sinclair
