There's never been a better time to add facial recognition to everything! The public at large is gradually becoming numb to our Palantirized surveillance state, and American communities are responding to the militarization of federal law enforcement with their own increasingly intricate webs of sousveillance. The Ray-Ban Meta glasses are sleek, unobtrusive wearables with front-facing […]

Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights provoked the latest internet firestorm about whitewashing, but Alex Proyas' flop Gods of Egypt led the way.

This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Finland made international news earlier this month for a disappointing near miss: Its men’s hockey team looked ready to prevail in the Olympic semifinals, until a (literal) last-minute goal gave Canada the win. Nearly […]

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Inside the world's largest crypto casino Stake, which claims ~4% of all BTC transactions, with popularity boosted by celebs like Drake and influencers on Kick  —  Drake just needed some juice.  In 82 minutes of online slots play, the Canadian rapper's starting balance of $3.5 million worth of Bitcoin had dwindled to $422,355.

A closer look at the fashion and significance of the 57th annual ceremony featuring Salt-N-Pepa, Colman Domingo, and more.

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