Love Letters
An 11-year old girl who loves to write letters to friends and family sent a thank you note to her postman. It sparked a feel-good chain reaction of kindness we all could use right now. Via Twitter
Forecast Good Doggo
A work-from-home local TV weatherman was telling viewers about the rainy day ahead when his dog Brody decided to brighten up the forecast by hopping in dad’s lap. Via Country Living
Potter Reading Potter
Daniel Radcliffe, Stephen Fry, David Beckham, and a host of celebrities read us chapters of Harry Potter as part of ‘Harry Potter at Home’ launched by JK Rowling to entertain bored folks on lockdown. Via BBC
Get Busy
Need ideas to keep busy while staying at home? Look no further than this guide of 100+ things to do on the internet. It’s got everything from Wikipedia rabbit holes to ways to help the world from quarantine. Via LA Times
Where’s the Bubblegum?
Sports-card collectors have moved online to share the joy of finding and trading their favorite cards. With the pandemic keeping us at home, millions are joining to make what’s old new again. Via Sports Illustrated
Help From Above
A drone delivery company in Ireland used to be focused on getting pizza to hungry college kids. Now it is focused on getting medicine and essential supplies to remote places in need. Via BBC
No Robots Allowed
The US patent office ruled recently that artificial intelligence systems can’t be named as inventors on patent applications, dealing a blow to non-human inventors everywhere. Via The Verge
Not Just Zoom
Consumer Reports added research to Mozilla’s own showing that, while Zoom might get attention for privacy concerns, other video call apps like Microsoft Teams have issues as well. Via Forbes
F*&@ Twitter
Twitter tests out a new feature designed to cut down on hateful and foul language on the platform. Twitter users respond with hateful and foul language. Via Daily Dot
Taking a Stand
A Canadian VP at Amazon resigned in protest this week citing a “vein of toxicity” in the company after the firing of two employees who called out poor treatment of warehouse workers. Via Seattle Times
Don’t Troll the Doctors
ER doctors on the frontlines of the pandemic are fighting another battle -- conspiracy theories, misinformation, and trolls that leave them mentally exhausted as they try to keep people alive. Via NBC News
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