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Eavesdropping devices may be at the center of sonic attacks in China
Two American diplomats and their families at the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou, China have been evacuated.<p>Imagine hearing what sounds like marbles …
University of MichiganThis map shows the surprising number of fake abortion clinics in NYC
So-called "crisis pregnancy centers" aren't just in red states.<p>There are roughly 4,000 fake reproductive health clinics operating across the country, …
New York CityI missed Kid Cudi
The mercurial artist returns with ‘KIDS SEES GHOSTS,’ a new, compelling Kanye West project.<p>I was a teenager the first time Kid Cudi came across my …
Rap & Hip-HopGoogle: we promise not to use our vast and unchecked power for murder
Google has laid out “principles” about how it will approach AI, as if what a corporation promises matters.<p>Like Twitter’s dedication to improving …
Artificial IntelligenceOh God, they’re putting religion on the blockchain
Is 0xΩ actually a new faith, or is it a warning of the crypto hell that awaits?<p>To my utmost shame, over the past month I have become one of those …
BlockchainThe confessions of LiveJournal Tara
Growing up online taught me how to narrate a life. Then I had to learn how to live one.<p><i>I’ve got a vision of my life. I think I know exactly what I</i> …
LiteratureWe’re not done figuring out how plastic litter is ruining the ocean
New research suggests the insulating effects of microplastics on sand could determine the sex of baby sea turtles.<p>It’s not surprising that plastics …
Pollutionserpentwithfeet’s new album ‘soil’ is gonna get you in your feelings
Side Note<p>Jun—08—2018 11:07AM EST<p>Ann-Derrick Gaillot<p>There’s nothing understated about serpentwithfeet’s new album <i>soil</i>, which is driven by over-the-top …
New AlbumsDrinkfinity’s $20 “vessel” is Pepsi’s attempt to stay relevant
Introducing a new, healthier not-soda that also provides an upper body workout.<p>You’re probably familiar with the trope of millennials killing dozens …
New York UniversityPiles of garbage could bring down Putin
Side Note<p>Jun—07—2018 04:24PM EST<p>Michael Waters<p>A new report from the Russian political research group Minchenko Consulting argues that corruption …
RussiaDon’t focus on recycling carbon at the expense of reducing it
Industrial scale methods of carbon recapture may be on the horizon, but it’s far from an end-all solution to our changing climate.<p>For the past …
Carbon DioxideBeing extremely online can only bring you pain
Turns out the website where Nazis yell at you can make people depressed.<p>Unsurprisingly, it turns out feverishly commenting “huge mood” on every meme …
DepressionMr. Rogers was the king of catchy tunes
14 cards<p>A trip down memory lane to the Neighborhood.
A $139,000 vanilla heist
Vanilla is now worth more than silver, and thieves across the world are cashing in. This week, a Michigan spice store employee was arrested for …
SellingDennis Miller’s new podcast is an incoherent marvel
The content of ‘The Dennis Miller Option’ exists in a strange purgatory between right-wing provocation and confused-grandpa doddering.<p>The comedic …
Jackson PollockEnvironmental collapse makes for terrifying nightmares, and compelling art
New works by Paul Schrader, William T. Vollman, and Richard Powers grapple with meaningful living under environmental collapse.<p>It’s hard to pin down …
BooksPlease enjoy this creepy drones-only fashion show
A fashion show in Saudi Arabia swapped out human models for a fleet of drones on Wednesday, affixing a line of gowns and accessories by Dolce & …
Fashion ShowsPerfecting the language of emojis
Google takes user feedback on how to make its emoji less bewildering; or, toward a theory of a less evil goat.<p>Some of the most-talked-about changes …
EmojiCrossfit can't get one week into Pride month without a huge PR disaster
Chief Knowlege Officer put on unpaid leave after calling Pride a "sin"<p>It’s Pride Month, which means lots of companies are expressing their support …
LGBTQIBezos throws billions into space exploration, Amazon workers still can’t stop for a drink of water
A new batch of Amazon warehouse employees are raising the alarm about their treatment as their CEO gloats about how he struggles to spend all his …
Space ExplorationDear Fuck-Up: I don’t think my friend’s chronic illness is real
Is this the end of our friendship?<p><i>Brandy Jensen, The Outline’s social media editor, has made a lot of mistakes in her life. Has she learned from them</i> …
Lyme DiseaseRed Table Talk is a rare show about Hollywood families that doesn’t focus on dysfunction
The conversations between three generations of Smiths offer a model of progressive family dialogue.<p>The Smiths are the only family that could make me …
Jada Pinkett SmithGuess what’s slowing hurricanes down and making them more deadly
Over the past seventy years, hurricanes have been lingering longer and longer on coasts, likely thanks to the effects of — wait for it — waaaiiit for …
Climate ChangeAlready have a cushy job? Here’s $10,000 to move to Vermont
States and cities are giving people money to relocate — the catch is, you already have to be well-off.<p>Vermont is strange. As a community, the Green …
Remote WorkingDeath to library fines
Cities like New York and Los Angeles abandoned fines for children in recent years — and librarians across the country are joining the cause to do …
Los AngelesKanye West isn’t done with Wyoming
Side Note<p>Jun—06—2018 10:58AM EST<p>Ann-Derrick Gaillot<p>When I first heard that Kanye West would be hosting the album listening party for his new record <i>ye</i> …
Jackson HoleAnna Delvey and Elizabeth Holmes had the same tell: their hair
These violent delights have split ends.<p>Lying to someone effectively is often less about the content of the lie than about how it’s told and who’s …
HairHow Facebook steamrolls apps into giving up users’ information
WhatsApp's messy high-profile breakup with Facebook is so bad it’s good.<p>Facebook’s 2014-era purchase of WhatsApp has always been a bit awkward. While …
PrivacyThe right to bear flamethrowers
Side Note<p>Jun—05—2018 05:03PM EST<p>Michael Waters<p>Already, organizations like Knife Rights Inc have decided that guns, knives, and swords should be …
GunsWhat is Miss America for?
The competition, which just announced plans to eliminate the swimsuit portion, is still based on an outmoded idea about judging women.<p>There she is, …
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