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Hong Kong

The End of the Umbrella Revolution: Hong Kong Silenced (Trailer)

Coming soon: VICE News returned to Hong Kong near the end of 2014 to check in on protesters, and witnessed the final days of the Umbrella Movement’s pro-democracy demonstrations.
VICE News
1.20.15
asia & pacific

North Korea Discredits Human Rights Campaign After Defector Changes His Story

Shin Dong-hyuk’s admission that he had altered portions of his life story prompted a North Korea propaganda outlet to charge that allegations against the regime were the work of deception.
Kayla Ruble
1.20.15
Art

These Machines Will Teach You to Draw Whether You Like It Or Not

We might not be able to mainline judo like 'The Matrix,' anytime soon, but Saurabh Datta's machines could help you learn to play the piano by hijacking muscle memory.
Emerson Rosenthal
1.20.15
Europe

A Treatment for Alzheimer's Might Lie in the Brains of Hibernating Bears

When mammals emerge from hibernation, a protein called RBM3 helps to regenerate connections between dormant brain cells — a process which scientists have now been able to simulate in laboratory mice.
G. Vaughn
1.20.15
Alcohol

The Feds Might Not Be Down With Everyone Snorting Powdered Alcohol

Consumers may be in love with the co-co Cosmos, but many states are trying to place bans on powdered cocktails before they even make it to store shelves.
Hilary Pollack
1.20.15
Comics!

Dingball Breaks the Grandpa

T.B.'s grandfather is coming to visit and Dingball vows to take care of him always.
Patrick Kyle
1.20.15
Art

Your Horoscope Is Horrifying Thanks to These Illustrated Zodiac Nightmares

If these creature concepts by Damon Hellandbrand are any indication, the future looks grim.
Johannes Hausen
1.20.15
videos

Howson's Groove's "Can't Explain" Is a Call to Stop Overthinking

This dreamy number will have you picturing warmer climates.
THUMP Staff
1.20.15
Words

JD. Reid Drops a Spacey Paean to Purp on Plastician’s Terrorhythm Label

The label opens 2015 with a trippy addition to its Elements series.
THUMP Staff
1.20.15
adult diapers

Sixers Give Jason Richardson Diapers for His Birthday

Jason Richardson's Sixers teammates got him adult diapers because he is so old. Enjoy your own mortality.
Sean Newell
1.20.15
Words

Forever in Electric Dreams: How Giorgio Moroder can Keep His Legacy Alive

We re-imagine the return of a disco pioneer
Josh Baines
1.20.15
americas

'Fuck the Interrogators': An Exclusive Excerpt From the Diary of a Guantanamo Detainee

VICE News obtained an excerpt from the diary of Mohamedou Ould Slahi, the first detainee still imprisoned at Guantanamo to publish a book about life in the prison.
Ben Bryant
1.20.15
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