Canada Confirms a Stampede of Americans Crashed Immigration Website on Election Night
On Tuesday night, following the ascendance of a sentient, smushed-up Cheez Doodle to the most powerful office in the world, so many people visited Canada's informational immigration website that it crashed. Now, officials have confirmed what some already suspected: A large number of those people were desperate Americans presumably plotting their escape.
We're now at day 48 of Palmer Watch and Donald Trump is President-elect of the United States of America. These are two things I did not think would be the case a week ago.
Take a Trip Through Space With These Awesome Classic Movie Scenes
Going to space in real life is a lot of work, so let's just take a journey with this compilation of movie scenes from A Trip to the Moon (1902) to The Martian (2015) and all the classics in between like Alien (1979), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Solaris (1972), and more.
New Rogue One Trailer Has Vader, Hope, X-Wings, and Big Clues
Not only is there more Darth Vader in this new international trailer for Rogue One, we also get the full exchange (again) explaining the title of this movie and a bit more of Jyn Erso's (Felicity Jones) background.
Late last night, Twitter made the decision to suspend @EastwoodUSA. The account's final message—and presumed reason for being booted off the social network—read:
If you don't already own a Roku, what is wrong with you? It's basically one of the best accessories for any television. And right now, thanks to Best Buy's early Black Friday deals, you can grab a Roku 3 for half off. $50 is a steal for the perfect streaming solution for your binge watching.
Game of Thrones Gives a History Lesson on the Ancient War That May Still Lead to Westeros' Destruction
Westeros is a world with a long, rich history, which the Game of Thrones DVD and Blu-ray sets have done a great job in explaining with their Histories and Lore extras. io9 is proud to exclusively reveal the first one from the upcoming season six set: "The Children of the Forest vs. the First Men," narrated by the Three-Eyed Raven himself.
Auto Industry Fears Trump's Tariffs Could Add $5,000 To The Price Of A Small Car
Over the course of his candidacy, President-elect Donald Trump has scorned automakers—particularly Ford— who "send jobs elsewhere" by building plants outside of the U.S. Now that Trump will be the next president, the industry is concerned about its copious investments outside of the U.S.
That Photo of White House Staffers Looking Depressed Was From Yesterday's Terrible News, Not Today's Terrible News
White House staffers on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Have you seen this photo of White House staffers looking depressed today? It was supposedly taken today, when Obama welcomed Donald Trump to the White House for a visit. But it's not—the photo is from yesterday when President Obama made an upbeat announcement about Donald Trump's future presidency.
Google's New USB-C Recommendations Might Save Your Phone From Exploding
Google has a set of guidelines for Android manufacturers called the Android Compatibility Definition Document (CDD). This document basically outlines what gadget makers need to do to make sure their devices are compatible with Android.
Anthony Hopkins Battles a Serial Killer With Psychic Powers in Thriller Solace
It's been a minute since we've had a truly bonkers horror noir—think Se7en or Fallen—but paranormal procedural Solace looks like it has potential. Anthony Hopkins plays a psychic who helps FBI agent Jeffrey Dean Morgan track a serial killer (Colin Farrell) who is an even more powerful psychic.
Two Bald Eagles Stuck In a Storm Drain, Become Another Perfect Symbol For America in 2016
First there was the bald eagle stuck inside the grille of a Florida motorist. And now Orange County, Florida has two bald eagles stuck in a storm drain. There's even a live video stream of the rescue efforts. It's all a bit on the nose for a country that's reeling with the impending reality of a President Trump.
First Look at the Massive DC/CW Crossover Also Contains All Known Joy in the World
Okay, so we only really have a few actual pictures from the upcoming mega crossover between Supergirl, Arrow, Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow—and everyone looks appropriately stern or heroic for a crossover about an evil alien invasion. But the pictures shot for Entertainment Weekly to go with it? So much joy.
Europe's First Mars Lander Came 'Excruciatingly Close' to Success
Artist's impression of the British Beagle 2 lander, its four solar panels properly deployed, collecting data on the Red Planet's surface. Image: ESA/Denman productions
Landing on Mars is hard, but the European Space Agency's first attempt—the Beagle 2 probe—came maddeningly close to being a complete success. In fact, a new 3D modeling analysis shows that the lander's failure to communicate with the Earth was likely due to a single jammed solar panel.
It's Almost Unfair How Stunning Iceland Looks in This Video
Seems like it's been a while since we checked up on our favorite country via a sweeping nature video, so it's good to know that, yup, Iceland is still the most visually stunningly place on Earth. The drone footage comes from the Highlands of Iceland, which are in the center of the beautiful island, and feature a wonderful array of colors and landscapes.
Grubhub CEO Asks Staffers With 'Hateful Attitudes' to Resign After Trump Win
On Wednesday, the CEO of food delivery site Grubhub sent out a company-wide email condemning the "nationalist, anti-immigrant and hateful" beliefs of President-elect Donald Trump and encouraging any employees who disagreed to quit.
Watching a Hot Knife Cut Through Styrofoam Is Unsurprisingly Satisfying
There's nothing odd about this. There's nothing surprising about it either. If you watch a very hot knife cut through a piece of styrofoam, it's going to be exactly as satisfying as you'd think it'd be.. The styrofoam shrivels up after each cut and turns into this goo that looks more like a marshmallow than anything else.
Sources: Peter Thiel to Lead Trump Transition Team
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Citing unnamed sources familiar with the situation, former Fortune.com editor Dan Primack reports that Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel will lead President-elect Donald Trump's transition team.
Mark Zuckerberg Says Fake Facebook News Had No Impact on Election
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On Thursday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg disputed the suggestion that hoax news stories circulating on the social network affected the outcome of this year's election, characterizing claims otherwise as "pretty out there."
You need jeans. Everyone needs jeans. Get denim from brands like Hudson, AG, Naked and Famous and more for less from Amazon's one-day sale. You could end up saving over $100 on good denim that will last a long time.
Game of Thrones Will Visit Two Major Locations From the Books We Haven't Seen Yet
The Troll Hunter remake is no more. Gugu Mbatha-Raw responds to those God Particle/Cloverfield rumors. Charlie Cox talks about the villain he wants for Daredevil season 3. Plus, rumors about Peter Parker's love interest in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Behold, Spoilers!
Mysterious Metal Object Crashes Near Myanmar Village
Image: Global New Light of Myanmar/Facebook
A large cylindrical structure thought to be part of a Chinese rocket has fallen down into a mining area in north Myanmar, while another piece of metal tore through the roof of a nearby house.
Will You Lose Your Health Insurance Under President Trump?
Illustration: Jim Cooke
Each morning I take three pills, all of which I need to stay alive. I get my health insurance through the Affordable Care Act—without it, I'd be spending upwards of $500 on prescription medication each month.
A new report from Ars Technica on documents unsealed by the American Civil Liberties Union show that the FBI may have operated 23 child pornography websites on the dark web.
It teased us with the possibility of a no-show this summer, but a weak La Niña has officially arrived, according to NOAA. Parts of the northern United States can expect a cooler and wetter-than-average winter, while southern California, unfortunately, can expect more drought.
Facebook Will End Some Ads That Target and Exclude Races
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Facebook will end some ads that target users by their race. "We are going to turn off, actually prohibit, the use of ethnic affinity marketing for ads that we identify as offering housing, employment and credit," Erin Egan, Facebook's Vice President of US public policy, toldUSA Today.
Movie Review: Arrival Is a Scifi Masterpiece You Won't Stop Thinking About
Arrival is the kind of science fiction film we dream of. It's got big stars, a bigger concept, and the longer it goes, the more it demands of its audience. The pacing is methodical, the story captivating, and filmmaking beautiful. You rarely have a clue where it's going—but once it gets there, you won't be able to get it out of your head.
People Look So Silly When They Stare at Superheroes in Movies
It's after a superhero discovers his powers and before that superhero faces off with the big bad guy that we get treated with a montage sequence showing our favorite superhero doing various good deeds all around the city while bystanders stand around and stare with their mouth agape.
I tried to climb up onto a ramp of ice in my normal winter boots. They'd served me well last winter and seemed like a good pair to test against the new material Italian shoe company Vibram was selling.
10 Ludicrously Advanced Technologies We Can Expect by the Year 2100
Predicting the future is hard. It's nearly impossible to know what technological marvels await in the next few years, let alone the next eight decades. Undaunted, we've put together a list of 10 super-advanced technologies that should be around by the year 2100.
What in God's Name Is Going on With the X-Men: A Comics Guide
The X-Men are in a weird spot in the comics right now. So much crazy stuff has been going on with Marvel's mutants—even moreso than usual—that anyone trying to make sense of what's up with the various X-Men would be overwhelmed, confused, or even just irritated (especially since their current comics are kind of a mess.). Don't worry, though, we're here to explain everything you need to know.
Facebook has admitted that it trolls the black market for stolen passwords in an effort to beef up its own security and protect its users who may use the same password across multiple online accounts.
People Are Having A Hard Time Buying The NES Classic [UPDATE]
As has become standard procedure for Nintendo's hardware systems, the NES Classic is very hard to buy. If you want one, you're going to have to work for it.
Futurism in Trump's America Will Look Like the Dystopian 1970s
The "flapwing flycar" as it was depicted in the May 10, 1958 edition of the Sunday comic strip Closer Than We Think by Arthur Radebaugh (Novak Archive)
Hey, have you seen this flying car? It appeared in over 200 newspapers across the United States in 1958. Sure, it's impractical, but it sure is neat. I'm just going to be staring at this flying car for the next four years if anybody needs me.
These Are the 30 Games Nintendo Should Include On a Tiny Super Nintendo
Today's the day you can finally get your hands on Nintendo's attempt to squeeze a little more revenue out of the NES games library. That's right, the tiny NES Classic Edition is finally hitting stores, which got us thinking, does Nintendo have an SNES Classic Edition in the works too?
Check Out This 'Bubblegum Coral' at the Ocean's Deepest Depths
A recent expedition to the explore marine life in the Marianas region of the Pacific has uncovered stunning new video of bubblegum coral, and the strange creatures who make these aquatic structures their home.
Here's Jared Leto and David Ayer Continuing to Defend Leto's Suicide Squad Method Acting
I don't think it's a surprise to anyone that one of the first clips from the extended Blu-ray version of Suicide Squad has to do with Jared Leto's method acting, since that was by far the most interesting thing about the film.
Life's too short to vacuum every other day, but luckily, you can pawn that tedious chore off to a Roomba, and the entry level 650 model is marked down to $274 today on Amazon, which is $16 less than its previous lowest price. Technically, you'll be able to grab one at Target on Black Friday for a dollar more, but why wouldn't you just get it now and avoid the craziness?
Watch Beautiful Crystals Form Right Before Your Eyes
This is cool. Emanuele Fornasier ran an electric current through various chemical solutions and recorded the reaction to reveal the formation of crystals. It's like seeing the birth of a snowflake. The process definitely looks fantastic but in reality, it's really, really slow. It can take hours or even days for the crystals to take shape.
Actor Robert Vaughn, probably best known for playing Napoleon Solo in the '60s show The Man From U.N.C.L.E. passed away today due to acute leukemia. He was 83.
Sure, the moments of X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter action in the skies of Takodana during The Force Awakens were pretty neat—but the natural home of the Star Wars galaxy's coolest starfighters is, as the name implies, among the stars. So every time we get new snippets of Rogue One teasing its obviously epic space battle, I can't help but get even more excited.
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