In the world of blockchain, there’s no shortage of dumb ideas, incredible idiots, and bad actors — but one new creator might have just outdone them all. An NFT project selling different illustrations of George Floyd — the unarmed Black man whose brazen murder by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020 launched a series of social… Continue reading Someone’s Selling Shockingly Racist NFTs of George Floyd
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Elon Musk’s Mentor Accused of “Brazen” Embezzlement
This is what happens when you get too high on your own supply. The ousted CEO of a SpaceX copycat — and the man who gave Elon Musk his first rocketry books — is being sued for, among other things, allegedly embezzling money to fund his vintage racecar obsession. As Ars Technica‘s Eric Berger reports, Jim… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Mentor Accused of “Brazen” Embezzlement
Amazon Wouldn’t Let Driver Stop Deliveries as Tornado Struck
Reports about Amazon’s sluggish response to the deadly tornado that collapsed one of its facilities in Illinois just keeps getting worse and worse. The latest comes in the form of a text message exchange between an Amazon driver and her manager. The messages, which were seen and verified by Bloomberg, showcase the confusion and chaos during… Continue reading Amazon Wouldn’t Let Driver Stop Deliveries as Tornado Struck
Scientists Discover Hellish Bug With 1300 Creepy Little Legs
Creepy Crawler Until now, a “true” millipede had never been found. But a newly-discovered insect not only meets the proper criteria, but also looks like it originated from the bowels of hell. A study published in the journal Scientific Reports introduces the world to Eumillipes persephone, an eyeless wonder who boasts a whopping 1,306 legs… Continue reading Scientists Discover Hellish Bug With 1300 Creepy Little Legs
Study Finds That Trans Youth Who Get Gender-Affirming Hormones Are Less Depressed
Image by Getty Images Content warning: This article contains references to suicide. You can click here for a list of resources from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. New research suggests that gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is directly connected to lower rates of depression and suicide attempts in transgender youths. The study, published in the Journal of Adolescent… Continue reading Study Finds That Trans Youth Who Get Gender-Affirming Hormones Are Less Depressed
Elon Musk Mocks NFTs as Sign of Mental Illness
Not funny, Elon. Musk Mocking Once again, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has taken to Twitter to mock a group of crypto fanatics — and this time, he’s targeting NFT lovers. On Wednesday, the mercurial entrepreneur tweeted a meme showing a patient lying on a therapist’s couch. “These ‘NFTs’ — are they in the room… Continue reading Elon Musk Mocks NFTs as Sign of Mental Illness
Sexual Assault Is Already Happening in the Metaverse
Formerly-known-as-Facebook megacorporation Meta’s virtual reality platform Horizon Worlds has barely made it out to the public, and users are already being sexually harassed and even assaulted, The Verge reports. “Sexual harassment is no joke on the regular internet, but being in VR adds another layer that makes the event more intense,” the user wrote in… Continue reading Sexual Assault Is Already Happening in the Metaverse
Elon Musk Moans About His Student Loan Debt
He’s just like us… except that he’s the richest man on Earth. Fan Service When tweeting in response to an adoring fanboy, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk accidentally made the case for canceling student loan debt. “I came to the US with no money and graduated with over $100k in debt, despite scholarships and working 2… Continue reading Elon Musk Moans About His Student Loan Debt
Create Your Next Project with the Best 3D Printing Software of 2022
The rise of affordable consumer 3D printers makes 3D printing more accessible than ever, and paired with the best 3D printing software, you can create almost anything from the comfort of home. 3D printers use a process called additive manufacturing (most often referred to as 3D printing) to create three-dimensional items, layer by layer. Essentially,… Continue reading Create Your Next Project with the Best 3D Printing Software of 2022
Billionaire Space Tourist Basically Says “Let Them Eat Cake”
A Japanese billionaire who spent tens of millions of dollars to take a leisurely trip to the International Space Station doesn’t care that his vacation among the cosmos is only accessible due to his obscene wealth. In an interview with the Associated Press conducted from his $80 million vacation aboard the ISS, fashion tycoon Yusaku Maezawa mused… Continue reading Billionaire Space Tourist Basically Says “Let Them Eat Cake”