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late stage capitalism California tenants receive rent-hike threats that will only be rescinded if rent-control initiative fails Cory Doctorow

Business Wealthy investors are buying Long Beach's old low-rent buildings and evicting everyone, making them homeless Cory Doctorow

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tv Netflix's Avatar season 2 keeps the washed-out look fans hated Grant St. Clair

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books Why are school boards banning books on ancient Egypt and digestion? Ellsworth Toohey

Coffee A burr grinder beats a $2,000 espresso machine Ellsworth Toohey

eff This Utah law is a risk to everyone's digital liberty Séamus Bellamy

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apple Legendary hacker brings eGPU compatibility to M-Series Macs Séamus Bellamy

Science Wearable tails help elderly folks keep their balance Rob Beschizza

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