‘Humanity is a privilege’: Umar Khalid on his six years in an Indian jail without trial

Prison is hardest at sunset. As the thousands of prisoners incarcerated in Delhi’s most infamous jail are cast out of their cells and forced into the dank yard until darkness falls, prisoner number 626714 feels the punishing dread begin to rise.

The True Cost Of Car Ownership Can Be A Big Reality Check - Jalopnik

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Owning a car ain't cheap. Understatement of the century, right? At the very least, it's a runner-up for understatement of the decade and gives an obligatory side-hug to the victorious understatement. But, even with the inevitable "duh" to follow a statement like that, the data suggests that owning a car isn't just expensive – it's surprisingly so for drivers nationwide. 

Millions of exploding stars could soon reveal dark energy's secrets

Researchers led by the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) have developed a new technique that could greatly improve how scientists study the expansion of the Universe and investigate the mysterious force known as dark energy.

Eli Lilly, Regeneron among first companies selected for FDA initiative to speed review of new manufacturing facilities

Eli Lilly and Regeneron are among the first seven companies the U.S. Food and Drug Administration selected for a pilot program designed to accelerate reviews of new domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, CNBC has learned.

USC scientists just unlocked an endless supply of cancer-fighting immune cells

Scientists at USC Stem Cell have developed a new method for creating a renewable and expandable supply of immune cell precursors that could help advance cancer immunotherapy and other treatments.

This Might Be The Cheapest Used Porsche Taycan Ever Listed With A Clean Title - Jalopnik

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When we first drove the all-electric Porsche Taycan, there was no escaping the mass of the battery stashed between the wheels, but it still drove like a Porsche. The Taycan proved to be quick, nimble, eager to turn, and happier to hang its rear end out than other EVs we'd driven up to that point. Like most Porsches, the only problem was the Taycan's high pricetag. We weren't too worried, though. EVs are known for their quick depreciation, and in a couple of years, you'd be able to buy a used Taycan for next to nothing.

Comcast's NBCUniversal spinoff raises hope for more deals. There may not be good options

Comcast logo on the wall of a building at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, July 18, 2019.

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Analysts think Comcast is priming for deals. Comcast leadership says they're wrong.

11 Toyota Tacoma Mods Drivers Say Are Totally Worth It - Jalopnik

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It's far too easy to be swept up by the vast world of vehicle modification on the internet these days. Every other post, every other hour, there's someone with too much money showcasing SEMA-level builds that the average enthusiast could never dream of completing. And this fact becomes even more prevalent when popular platforms are involved. The aftermarket is larger, the options grow, and deciding what direction to take your build becomes that much more difficult. 

Jaguar XJ220 and XJ220-C Reimagined as Modern Masterpieces in New Concept Duo

• Ian Callum, the legendary designer behind such works of art as the Aston Martin DB7 and the Jaguar F-type, just revealed his latest masterpieces.
• Callum Designs, Ian Callum's personal design house, revealed the first few photos of its modern reimagining of the Jaguar XJ220 and its racing companion, the XJ220-C.
• Callum Designs describes the projects as both a concept and a design study, so not a full production model, though a large enough pile of cash could probably change that.

Remember the Jaguar XJ220? That darling little thing was developed by Jaguar and TWR and topped out at 217 mph, making it the fastest production car in the world at the time. Turns out the designer, Ian Callum, remembers it. On the eve of the XJ220's 35th anniversary, the renowned designer revealed his modern rendition of the supercar through his eponymously named studio.

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Stephen Johnson is a senior staff writer at Lifehacker covering pop culture and technology, including the columns “The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture” and “What People Are Getting Wrong This Week.”