elections In California, the 2020 elections will feature an epic battle to allow cities to reinstate property taxes Cory Doctorow

education US tax shortfalls have our public schools begging for donations Cory Doctorow

History Japan's greatest sword was surrendered to a US sergeant in 1946. Nobody knows where it is. Ellsworth Toohey

language Old English word of the day Rob Beschizza

History In 532 AD, a chariot racing riot nearly toppled the Byzantine Empire Ellsworth Toohey

History At a medieval church festival, the priest brayed like a donkey and the congregation brayed back Ellsworth Toohey

war Iran has American theme bars because people are better than governments Jason Weisberger

Games Crazy Taxi is back! Grant St. Clair

politics Indiana declares June "Nuclear Family Month" Jennifer Sandlin

Games Retro Pokémon-inspired indie game looks very cool, but not long for this world Grant St. Clair

top talent "Tiny Grandma" brings joy to the world Jennifer Sandlin

video Baby's hand makes a cherry look like a giant piece of fruit Popkin

Business Site tracks significant U.S. layoffs Rob Beschizza

taxation California should tax empty homes and dead storefronts Jason Weisberger

bad idea Harris Faulkner thinks international travelers are dying to visit flyover states Jason Weisberger

trump Here's the $250 bank note with Trump's mugshot on it Rob Beschizza

gadgets Europe fines Temu €200m for selling dangerous chargers and baby toys Rob Beschizza

cats Louis Wain cat paintings found in dumpster Rob Beschizza

Blingphone brand Vertu folded years ago, but now has a folding phone Rob Beschizza

crime Google employee charged with fraud after winning $1.2m on Polymarket Rob Beschizza