The First Shots, Grim Milestones, and More Coronavirus News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

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The Hollow Earth Theory Isn't So Funny Anymore

Owen Egerton's 2017 book Hollow used the theory to tell its story. Now that conspiracies are everywhere, he's reconsidering that move.

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Everything You Need to Make Beer, Wine, Cider, and Mead

Indoor plants and sewing projects don't always make you forget how terrible everything is right now. Here's what you need to make booze at home.

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The 14 Best Electric Bikes for Every Kind of Ride

A battery-powered motor lets you enjoy most of the benefits of biking, without all the sweat.

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Looking for the Best Smart Scale? Step On Up

If you're ready to start tracking your weight, BMI, and other critical health data on your phone, we've weighed in on some great options.

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Blue Christmas

Plus: A WhatsApp cofounder’s regrets, the rules of chip hoarding, and a failed attempt at influencer marketing.

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Charlize Theron and the Best Movie Never Made

As with so many things in 2020, it all started with a tweet.

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Copyright Law Is Bricking Your Game Console. Time to Fix That

Repairing your own console is either impossible or illegal. An exemption to Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act could change that.

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Hackers Accessed Covid Vaccine Data Through the EU Regulator

The European Medicines Agency has released limited details about the cyberattack.

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Severe Wildfires Are Devastating the California Condor

This year’s aggressive fire season wiped out a record number of the endangered birds, as well as a facility wildlife biologists use to track and care for them.

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This Season’s Most In-Demand Gifts

This week, we discuss how holiday gift-giving has been influenced by the pandemic. Also, we list the things we’ll be giving, and offer some gift suggestions.

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Republicans Are P-Hacking the Supreme Court

Texas is seeking to overturn the 2020 election based on a shoddy statistical analysis. It's just what you would expect from medical researchers.

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I Tested Positive for Covid-19. What Does That Really Mean?

We reduce test results to “positive” or “negative.” Some experts think patients, and the community, would be better served by a more nuanced approach.

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The FDA's Green Light for a Vaccine Might Tank Ongoing Trials

The agency is close to authorizing Pfizer's Covid-19 shot. That raises questions about the fate of study volunteers and lost opportunities to collect their data.

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‘Beyond These Stars Other Tribulations of Love’

“The trick was to lift consciousness into a superposition and help it lock into distinct space-time coordinates.”

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Looking for a Tablet? These Are Our Absolute Favorites

We’ve tested all the top slates around, from Apple’s iPads to Android and Windows devices.

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These Are Our 7 Favorite Robot Vacuums

From no-frills cleaners to high-end automation, we have the perfect pick for you.

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Antitrust Litigation Isn't Enough. Biden Needs to Go Further

Antitrust suits, like the one filed against Facebook, are long, costly, and often ineffective. The next president can fix the system—without Congress.

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The Best High-Tech Socks to Tackle Your Next Run or Workout

Leave the cotton behind in favor of technical fabrics and constructions that help you pile on the miles.

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A Rocket From 1966 Has Found Its Way Back to Earth’s Orbit

More than 50 years after its course correction failure, Surveyor 2’s rocket booster seems to have reappeared.

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