picks HACKED: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS); 75K individuals affected Xeni Jardin
Robot with green thumb can identify plants and check health just by touching their leaves Allan Rose Hill
Delightful Creatures Bulldog acts like a tough guy — until he hears the words "Dunkin' Donuts" (video) Carla Sinclair
crime YouTubers attacked by Paris scammers after exposing rigged cups and ball game (video) Mark Frauenfelder
Boing Boing Gadgets The laptop upgrade you never knew you needed: a Dell Inspiron that comes with ports Boing Boing's Shop
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News Magic Circle seeks to apologize to woman who infiltrated men-only club in disguise Mark Frauenfelder
Entertainment Shigeru Miyamoto reflects on Donkey Kong's 40+ year history with a tour through Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World Ellsworth Toohey
heavy metals Lindt admits its lead-filled chocolate bars don't really use "finest ingredients" — that was just boastful "puffery" Carla Sinclair
pranks Children terrified by parent prowling around schoolyard in Pennywise clown costume (not on Halloween) Allan Rose Hill
deep red counties Georgia mom arrested after 11-year-old son walks to town — less than a mile — by himself Carla Sinclair