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rona Fast-food worker shot by woman angry at coronavirus restrictions Rob Beschizza

Funny An oral history of The Office David Pescovitz

corn pop What in the world is Joe Biden going on about in this video? Mark Frauenfelder

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art Carolee Schneemann, pioneering performance artist, RIP David Pescovitz

When gentlemen disagree Tourist families feud over selfie spot at Rome's Trevi Fountain Mark Frauenfelder

roleplaying games What's new in the world of tabletop gaming? (Early August Edition) Gareth Branwyn

video Gentleman takes issue with fellow car racer's parking skills Andrea James

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books An excerpt from Tropic of Kansas, a novel about a Trumpian, dystopian America Cory Doctorow

law Gun-waving cop who attacked black teenaged girl in her bathing suit faces no charges Cory Doctorow

picks 'She out! She out!' Video shows high school official choking 15 year old girl unconscious Xeni Jardin

Cave Evil: a game of brutal necro-demonic dungeon warfare Peter Bebergal

art Domo Arigato Restaurant Roboto! Chris Arkenberg