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Opinion

What Almost Every Outbreak Story Gets Wrong

If the story of Gaëtan Dugas as Patient Zero was scientifically inaccurate, why did it persist for so long?
Leyla Mei
2.24.17
thump news

TV Show Inspired by Deadly Ghost Ship Fire Prompts Outrage from Bay Area Locals

The episode, titled “Deathtrap,” airs nearly three months to the day the fire killed 36 people.
Krystal Rodriguez
2.24.17
Donald Trump

Trump—Who Allegedly Used to Pose as His Own PR Person—Attacks Anonymous Sources

At CPAC, Trump said that news outlets "shouldn't be allowed to use sources unless they use somebody's name." However, he allegedly used to speak to tabloids using a fake name to brag about himself.
Amanda Arnold
2.24.17
FIGHTLAND

Kyoji Horiguchi and the Failing Flyweight Division

Almost five years after the UFC began its flyweight experiment, the division is still struggling to find its footing. We discuss the mismanagement of the 125 pounders, the departure of Kyoji Horiguchi, and the job of a promotion.
Jack Slack
2.24.17
premier league

Claudio Ranieri Releases Statement After Leicester Sacking: "Yesterday My Dream Died"

Like any other type of breakup, you can only just hope for Claudio to find an even better partner next time.
Liam Daniel Pierce
2.24.17
guns

Is the AR-15 a 'Weapon of War'?

A key court ruling this week may encourage more states to ban assault weapons.
Alex Yablon
2.24.17
Photography

Photographer Chris Buck on the Similarities Between Trump and Obama

We talked to celebrity-portrait shooter Chris Buck about the narcissism of politicians and inviting Justin Trudeau to a strip club.
Amil Niazi
2.24.17
Commence Handwringing

DeviantArt Community Worries that New Corporate Overlords Will Ruin Everything

The internet’s clearinghouse for budding artists is under new ownership, but not all of its members are sold on the idea.
Roisin Kiberd
2.24.17
A Snapchat spectacle

Syrian Rebels Are Using Snapchat to Sell and Show-Off Their Weapons

Why Snapchat is the perfect ephemeral weapons marketplace.
Ben Sullivan
2.24.17
50 states of art

Meet the Artist-Run Incubator Empowering Makers in Indiana | #50StatesofArt

Consuelo Poland writes about her experience running RUCKUS Makerspace in Indianapolis.
Consuelo Poland
2.24.17
Creators

Subversive Chinese Photographer Ren Hang Has Died at 29

A representative of Klein Sun Gallery confirmed the sad news with Creators earlier this morning.
Beckett Mufson
Beckett Muffson
2.24.17
healthcare

You're Screwed Even if You Buy Travel Health Insurance

Read the fine print.
Nadja Sayej
2.24.17
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