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Science New York's rat population has genetically diverged into "uptown" and "downtown" subpopulation Cory Doctorow

russia Will the real George Papadopoulos please stand up? Jason Weisberger

gender Septic masculinity: when homophobia prevents men from literally wiping their own asses Cory Doctorow

assault under color of authority Probation officer sentenced to 1 year in jail for sexually assaulting girl inmates on a "weekly basis" Mark Frauenfelder

design Here are the favorite book designs of master book designers Mark Frauenfelder

photography This $300,000 Air Force One photo caused a panic in 2009 Andrea James

security Political leaks disrupt Ecuadoran election Cory Doctorow

News Trump and Mexico president Peña Nieto talk about a wall, but not about who pays Xeni Jardin

happy mutants Citizen Maths: free, open mathematical literacy for everyone John Rees and Seb Schmoller

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trump Mexico's former president is 'not going to pay' for Donald Trump's 'fucking wall' Xeni Jardin

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Business McClatchy chain of more than 30 U.S. papers may close all foreign bureaus Xeni Jardin