The Weekly Whatever: And. And. And. And. And.
Technology
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A data broker is harvesting location data from apps, and selling information on people who’ve visited family planning centers.
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Chinese scientists build a drone swarm that can track you as you try to escape through a forest.
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Imagine a portable personal heating system that works anywhere, uses little energy, and needs no particular infrastructure. If you’re American, you might not have heard of it: the hot water bottle.
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Good news: NFT sales are down 92%.
Business
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During the pandemic, the shareholders of 22 companies grew $1.5 trillion richer. Less than 2% of that wealth went to increased pay for workers.
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NLRB says Starbucks illegally threatened and fired pro-union workers.
Random weirdness
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Man who grew penis on arm wants to date Kate Beckinsale.
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Sculpture sold for $34.99 at a charity store in Austin, Texas turns out to be a priceless Roman bust.
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Man accused of giving Xanax and cocaine to his emotional support monkey.
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Florida couple call for help after an alligator breaks into their garage and starts drinking their diet Coke.