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Worse, if you try to copy the headline (like say, for HN) it closes. It's been that way for months.

Did they try to add a hotkey to C or something? Can't imagine what's going on there.

It's happening onMouseUp. Trying to copy the headline triggers that (after selecting the text), or simply clicking on it.

It seems the div has the same functionality as the X button. I assumed it was a mistake, but it's been so long now I wonder if it's intentional.