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Plane Quarantined at JFK Airport After Passengers Mysteriously Fall Ill [Updated]
Investigators from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are currently investigating a plane that was held on the tarmac at JFK International Airport in New York after several passengers became ill. Emirates Airlines Flight EK203 was in quarantine as officials determined why around 100 passengers complained of feeling ill, a CDC spokesperson told Gizmodo in … Continued
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British Police Identify Two Russian Suspects in Novichok Poisoning of Former Spy and Bystanders [Updated]
British police and counterterrorism officials have identified two men they believe are responsible for the poisoning of former double agent Sergei Skripal, his daughter Yulia Skripal, as well as two bystanders. The suspects are Russians, identified as Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov, though British authorities say the names are probably aliases. “Both suspects are approximately … Continued
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Tech NewsFakes
This Photo Claiming to be ‘Cassini’s Last Image’ is Totally Fake
Have you seen this photo, supposedly showing the last image captured by the Cassini space probe before it crashed into Saturn’s atmosphere? It’s beautiful. But unfortunately, it’s also totally fake. The image has been doing the rounds over the past few days, racking up tens of thousands of views and retweets on social media. But … Continued
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How to Watch the SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings on YouTube, Facebook, and More
The first day of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings for the U.S. Supreme Court start today at 9:30am ET/6:30am PT. And as one of the most important political showdowns in years, you might wonder how you can watch the proceedings on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and more. Well, Gizmodo has got you covered. The political makeup … Continued
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U.S. Government Claims China Using LinkedIn to Recruit Spies in America
The U.S. government claims that China is using LinkedIn to recruit spies in America. And it’s now calling for Microsoft, the company that owns LinkedIn, to shut down allegedly fake accounts being used to build its spy network. First reported by Reuters, the allegations are being made by William Evanina, the head of U.S. counter-intelligence. … Continued
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Chelsea Manning to Appear in Sydney via Video Feed From Los Angeles After Visa Trouble
Whenever Edward Snowden “appears” at conferences around the world, he does so via livestream video from his home in Russia. And it looks like that’s the future that might be in store for whistleblower Chelsea Manning after she was denied a visa to visit Australia. Manning will have to appear by video link from Los … Continued
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Anti-Semitic Vandalism Lists New York as ‘Jewtropolis’ on Snapchat, CitiBike, and More [Updated]
Anti-semitic vandalism has turned New York City into “Jewtropolis” on a number of online platforms, including Snapchat, CitiBike, and StreetEasy. The problem appears to stem from the mapping software that the platforms are using, called Mapbox, which pulls data from OpenStreetMap. A tweet by Snapchat Support explained that, “Snap Map relies on third party mapping … Continued
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President Trump Accuses NBC News of ‘Fudging’ Famous Interview About Comey Firing
President Trump has made new allegations in a series of tweets this morning that are sure to get his supporters riled up. Trump has seemingly accused NBC News of manipulating an interview that Lester Holt conducted on May 11, 2017, shortly after Trump fired James Comey, former director of the FBI. The same interview where … Continued
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Chelsea Manning May Be Banned From Entering Australia: Report
Whistleblower and political activist Chelsea Manning is supposed to start her Australian speaking tour at the Sydney Opera House this Sunday. But that could all change if she isn’t allowed to enter the country. Manning is reportedly facing some trouble getting a visa from the politically turbulent government down under. As the Sydney Morning Herald … Continued
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The Story of the American Inventor Denied a Patent Because He Was a Slave
The world of invention is famous for its patent disputes. But what happens when your dispute wasn’t with another inventor but whether the Patent Office saw you as a person at all? In 1864, a black man named Benjamin T. Montgomery tried to patent his new propeller for steamboats. The Patent Office said that he … Continued
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President Trump Accuses Google of Rigging Search Results Against Him, Calls It ‘Very Dangerous’
President Trump’s first tweet of the day, sent at 5:24am local time, has accused Google of rigging search results against conservatives. Right-wing media personalities often claim, without evidence, that companies like Twitter and Facebook are conspiring against them, but Google search results aren’t often part of that conversation. They certainly are now. “Google search results … Continued
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Foxconn’s Plant in Wisconsin Could Be Scaled Back Despite President Trump’s Promises
When President Trump attended a “groundbreaking” for a new Foxconn plant in Wisconsin this past June, headlines suggested that tens of thousands of jobs could be created. But things in Wisconsin are looking a little more modest these days for Taiwan-based Foxconn. As the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports, Democratic members of the state government are … Continued
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First Apple Computer Goes Up For Auction, Expected to Fetch More Than $300,000
If you ever wanted to own a piece of Apple Computer history, now’s your chance. Provided you have a spare $300,000 lying around. A fully functional Apple-1 computer, just one of 60 believed to still exist, is going up for auction next month. Just 200 were originally produced by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs in … Continued
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Brazil Releases Drone Footage of Amazon Tribe Previously Unseen by Outsiders
A Brazilian government agency has captured the first footage of an extremely isolated tribe in the country’s rainforests by using a drone. The tribe is believed to be one of at least 11 in the region that haven’t made any contact with the outside world. Still photos were published on the organization’s website and drone … Continued
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President Trump Weighs in on Reality Winner Sentencing, Calls Her Leak ‘Small Potatoes’
President Trump is awake, angry, and tweeting this morning, which wouldn’t normally be newsworthy. But Trump just weighed in on a case that strikes close to his legitimacy as president: The Reality Winner leak. And he seems to think that it wasn’t a big deal. “Ex-NSA contractor to spend 63 months in jail over ‘classified’ … Continued
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99 Things That Robots Were Supposed to Be Doing by Now
Humanoid robots are still relatively primitive here in the 21st century. Sure, we have Roombas that can vacuum our floors and Boston Dynamics robots that are doing backflips. But when it comes to the dream of our own personal robot servant, we’re still in the Dark Ages. You can’t go down to Costco and pick … Continued
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EpiPen Expiration Dates Extended as Schools Face Shortage of Allergy Medicine
The EpiPen, a life-saving medical product for treating severe allergies, is in short supply as American kids head back to school. But Mylan, the pharmaceutical company that owns the EpiPen, has come up with a solution to the shortage: Expand the expiration date on some of its products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … Continued
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Russian Arms Maker Reveals Mecha ‘Concept’ That Looks Suspiciously Like a Giant Robot Statue
Russian arms manufacturer Kalashnikov is showing off its latest and greatest death machines at the Army-2018 international forum in Moscow this week. And one of its most stunning designs is something straight out of Robocop. The only problem? It looks like it’s just a statue. Today, Kalashnikov released photos from the exhibition, including images of … Continued
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The Viral Robot Video That’s Freaking Everyone Out Is Totally Fake
Have you seen this video of a very human-looking robot walking up a driveway? It’s gotten a lot of people online freaked out about the coming robot apocalypse. But you can rest easy… for now. This “robot” was created using computer graphics. As in, it’s totally fake. The video was created using the Unity video … Continued
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Pepsi Plans to Buy SodaStream in $3.2 Billion Deal
PepsiCo will buy the Israel-based DIY soda company SodaStream in a deal worth $3.2 billion. The move is widely seen as an effort by Pepsi to prop up its catalog of “healthy” food and drink options as it continues to wage battle against longtime rival Coca-Cola. Both PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have invested heavily in both … Continued
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