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  Tech News

  ‘I Withdrew $15,000 Three Times’: 9 PayPal Scams We Can’t Believe People Actually Fell for

  One victim mailed stacks of cash totaling $45,000 to different addresses across the country, according to documents obtained by Gizmodo via FOIA.

  By Matt Novak Published October 5, 2022
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  Tech News

  Loewe’s Metaverse Fashion Works IRL

  No, that's not Photoshop. That Minecraft-looking hoodie is a real piece of clothing you can buy.

  By Jody Serrano Published October 5, 2022
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  Partners

  Build a Slack App to Help your Team Thrive, Says a Slack Exec

  Creating a custom app doesn’t need to be intimidating, according to an expert.

  By Steve Wood, SVP Product and Platform at Slack, and G/O Media Studios Published October 5, 2022
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  Tech News

  South Korea Accidentally Hits Own Base With Missile During Show of Force Against North Korea

  The failed missile test doesn't inspire confidence when the entire world is already concerned about nuclear war.

  By Matt Novak Published October 5, 2022
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  Tech News

  Controversial Chess Player ‘Likely Cheated’ in Over 100 Online Chess Games, According to Investigation

  The lengthy investigation comes on the heels of dramatic cheating accusations lodged against Niemann by chess champion Magnus Carlsen.

  By Mack DeGeurin Published October 4, 2022
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  io9Television

  Emily Watson and Shirley Henderson to Star as Harkonnen Siblings in Sisterhood of Dune

  The HBO Max series will follow the foundation of the Bene Gesserit.

  By Sabina Graves Published October 4, 2022
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  io9

  Los Angeles’ Delusion Brings Interactive Theater to Haunting New Heights

  Valley of Hollows director Jon Braver talks the impact of the show, the state of immersive theater, and what's next for the genre.

  By Sabina Graves Published October 4, 2022
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  EartherClimate Change

  The Supreme Court Might Actually Side With the EPA in Clean Water Act Case

  The Court heard oral arguments on Monday in a case that hinges on semantics but has wide-ranging implications for water protections nationwide.

  By Lauren Leffer Published October 4, 2022
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  io9Games

  The Gaming Shelf Enters Its Era of Silence

  The first game from Shrike Tabletop is a tactical, ANTIFA-punk, post-climate disaster role-playing game.

  By Linda Codega Published October 4, 2022
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  ScienceSpace & Spaceflight

  Northrop Grumman Names Cygnus Spacecraft After Sally Ride, First U.S. Woman in Space

  The company has a tradition of naming its Cygnus spacecraft after impactful figures in space history.

  By Passant Rabie Published October 4, 2022
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  Tech News

  Biden’s ‘AI Bill of Rights’ Sounds Nice, But That’s About It

  The White House's non-binding recommendations rely on developers' “proactive and continuous measures” to address algorithmic discrimination.

  By Mack DeGeurin Published October 4, 2022
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  io9

  The io9 Halloween Costume Show Returns, and Demands Your Creepy Cosplay

  Spooky season is here! We want to see what dazzling outfits you've got planned.

  By Sabina Graves Published October 4, 2022
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  EartherEarth Science

  The Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs Spawned a Monster Tsunami

  The impact created fast-moving waves nearly 3 miles high, a new study finds.

  By Isaac Schultz Published October 4, 2022
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  Tech News

  Instagram Is Getting More Ads

  Meta announced it would let advertisers play promotions at the end of Reels before they loop and advertise on public profiles’ feeds.

  By Kyle Barr Published October 4, 2022
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  EartherEnvironmental Justice

  Biden Pledges Extra $60 Million to Help Puerto Rico ‘Rebuild It All’

  The president promised to support storm-resistant infrastructure as well as a new, modernized grid for the U.S. territory.

  By Angely Mercado Published October 4, 2022
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  io9Television

  Who’s Going to Die Before The Walking Dead Ends?

  From Daryl to Governor Milton's sniveling son Sebastian, here's who we think survives the inevitable bloodbath.

  By Rob Bricken Published October 4, 2022
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  ScienceSpace & Spaceflight

  If SpaceX’s Starship Goes Boom on the Launch Pad, NASA Has a Backup Plan

  NASA says a Starship launch failure might wreck its Kennedy pad, making it difficult for SpaceX to fly essential cargo and crew to the ISS.

  By Passant Rabie Published October 4, 2022
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  io9Books & Comics

  The Dungeons & Dragons Movie Is Getting 2 Prequel Novels

  Owlbear-loving druid Doric stars in the first of two prequels set before the events of Honor Among Thieves.

  By James Whitbrook Published October 4, 2022
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  SciencePhysics & Chemistry

  Scientists Studying Spooky Particles Win Nobel Prize in Physics

  Three physicists have won the award for their work in understanding quantum entanglement.

  By Kevin Hurler Published October 4, 2022
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  io9

  Finally, Velma Gets to Be Herself (a Lesbian, Obviously) in New Scooby-Doo Special

  The unofficially embraced canon becomes official at last in Mystery, Inc.'s latest Halloween adventure.

  By Sabina Graves Published October 4, 2022