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The Internet Archive's Literary Civil War

BY KATE KNIBBS

The beloved online athenaeum just lost a big court case. Librarians fear it'll make ebooks less accessible. So why are some writers cheering?

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IDEAS | 3-MINUTE READ

How a Victorian Prince's Lawsuit Shaped Today's TikTok Debate

BY MEGAN WARD

A Victorian lawsuit set a precedent of foregrounding personal privacy when we talk about data. But that rings hollow without policy to bolster those rights.

A QUIET PLACE | 8-MINUTE READ

The Best Earplugs for Concerts, Bedtime, and Anytime

BY TOM WIGGINS AND PARKER HALL

Whether you want to sleep through the party or rock out (safely) to your favorite band, these will help block out the noise.

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SPACE ODDITY | 7-MINUTE READ

Mathematicians Find an Infinity of Possible Black Hole Shapes

BY STEVE NADIS

In three-dimensional space, the surface of a black hole must be a sphere. But in higher dimensions, an infinite number of configurations are possible.

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HOME BASE | 5-MINUTE READ

Zendure's Portable Power Station Is an Impressive Workhorse

BY SIMON HILL

This expandable, modular power station can help you go off-grid and stay powered up during outages.

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GEAR ROUNDUP | 2-MINUTE READ

Apple's VR Headset Is Likely Delayed

BY BOONE ASHWORTH

Plus: The library ebook app OverDrive is shutting down, Fitbit loses some social features, and we take a stroll on Amazon Sidewalk.

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DIGITAL CULTURE | 3-MINUTE READ

The Internet Is Ruined. The Metaverse Can Still Be Saved

BY MEGAN FAROKHMANESH

In this nascent stage, there are opportunities for virtual worlds to avoid the mistakes of the past.

WIRED HEALTH | 2-MINUTE READ

Russia Is Waging War on Ukraine's Hospitals

BY MATT BURGESS

Missiles, mines, and supply shortages are testing the resilience of Ukraine's medical staff, but they won't back down.

THE MONITOR | 2-MINUTE READ

The Pope's Coat Is Here to Ruin Your Faith

BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER

In the internet. Ruin your faith in the internet.

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Chris Pratt assures Nintendo fans their childhoods won't be ruined by Super Mario Bros. Movie

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie from Nintendo and Illumination is out this week and expectations are fairly high for the movie which contains stunning animation and a loveable cast of characters. The Hollywood Reporter spoke to Chris Pratt about the film during the movie's L.A. premiere on Saturday. Pratt confessed that he was "pretty nervous" […]

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