science fiction Rogue One is a movie about internet freedom Cory Doctorow

dupe Crank 90s with Darth Jar Jar in Fortnite's Star Wars crossover Jason Weisberger

politics Cassian Andor was inspired by Joseph Stalin Rob Beschizza

politics Tech billionaires censor Seth Rogen for telling too much truth at science award show Ellsworth Toohey

Ancient tax cheats got fed to leopards, new scroll reveals Ellsworth Toohey

california California is home to five micronations Jason Weisberger

politics Every "political" scene in Star Wars lampooned Grant St. Clair

maps Interactive map of obscure islands Rob Beschizza

Rock n Roll New book explores the secret occult history of…Elvis Presley? Thom Dunn

Entertainment How LA movie fans created a cult following around RRR screenings Lee Keeler

politics What if California, Oregon and Washington state joined Canada instead? Rob Beschizza

politics America's first felon president-elect throws legal tantrum over January sentencing Ellsworth Toohey

music Kazoo version of Obra Dinn's "Soldiers of the Sea" Rob Beschizza

books Jonathan Lethem ponders: "Did Philip K Dick dream of Palestinian sheep?" Thom Dunn

ebooks 10 free radical ebooks to help you plan for the next 4 years Thom Dunn

Science Scientists make temporarily transparent mice Jennifer Sandlin

Comic Books Marvel's new "Aliens vs Avengers" comic is fun Thom Dunn

music Welcome to the world of the otamatone Gail Sherman

music German warship blasts Star Wars' Imperial March on Thames Rob Beschizza

longevity Drug extends animal lifespan by a whopping 25% Allan Rose Hill