shutdown From the empty, shutdown IRS, automated processes are sending out property seizure notices, and no human can stop them Cory Doctorow

books The Fifth Risk: Michael Lewis explains how the "deep state" is just nerds versus grifters Cory Doctorow

scholarship Academic audit of HUD budget finds $351 million in unaccounted-for spending since 1998 Cory Doctorow

military-industrial complex UFO IPO-182 – Take me to your dealer: the Pentagon UFO story, crowdfunding, and Blink-182 Phil Torrone

security theater Senate staffers issued ID cards whose "security chips" turn out to be just pictures of a chip Cory Doctorow

Copyfight Leaked Inspector General's report reveals millions lost to incompetence and waste at the US Copyright Office Cory Doctorow

Copyfight Watch: nomination hearings for the next Librarian of Congress, 11:15AM PT Cory Doctorow

lawsuits Defamation lawsuit against Congressperson Nancy Mace to test Speech or Debate clause Jason Weisberger

Science Likelihood of Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano erupting increases Jason Weisberger

Emulate a PC on a Nintendo Entertainment System Rob Beschizza

music Death Cab for Cutie to celebrate 20 years of Plans with four anniversary shows David Pescovitz

youtube Google's AI-generated Super Bowl ad is no gouda, and gets a secret re-edit Thom Dunn

Nature Watch live as Kilauea erupts Jason Weisberger

maps Ultra-detailed map of U.S. rivers Rob Beschizza

Made by MSCHF book charts collective's history Rob Beschizza

videos This backyard minature jungle cruise is a work of art Gail Sherman

golf Splat! 70000 fps Video of a "golf ball" hitting a steel plate at 150 mph Rob Beschizza