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Technology FBI and DHS's CISA warn China-backed hackers are targeting U.S. COVID-19 research Xeni Jardin

Business Tesla gets approval for U.S. factory 'reopening as soon as next week' Xeni Jardin

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coronavirus WHO on Coronavirus: 'Test, test, test. Test every suspected case' Xeni Jardin

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guns Gun Violence Isn't a Problem — it's actually 5 Problems, with Different Solutions Thom Dunn

music Listen to this strange and compelling mix of field recordings, cut-ups, and sound art David Pescovitz

happy mutants Documentation Gathering, Sanitization, and Storage: an excerpt from "A Public Service" Tim Schwartz

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books Boing Boing's 28 favorite books in 2019 Rob Beschizza

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