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americas

Nicaragua Starts Work on $50 Billion Rival to Panama Canal

An elaborate celebration marked the breaking of ground on a Chinese project to build an inter-oceanic crossing in long-time US foe Nicaragua, a move that will challenge US interests in the region.
Leo Lord-Jones
12.23.14
Environment

These US Cities Have Already Passed a Climate Change 'Tipping Point'

Many American coastal cities will likely experience over 30 days of flooding by mid-century, says a new government analysis, and one of them is Norfolk, Virginia, home to the world's largest naval base.
Laura Dattaro
12.23.14
Premieres

Premiere: Stream Moon's Video Game Inspired Krautrock Album 'Cassette'

It's the krautrock record that sounds like Zelda.
Adria Young
12.23.14
Art

[Premiere] Chroma Key Graffiti Reveals Reality-Bending Digital Art Gallery

Using chroma key software, artists Ingrid Jornet and Pau Sampera break the walls between the physical and digital worlds.
Beckett Mufson
12.23.14
Stuff

​2014: The Year in Tits

From #FreeTheNipple to magazine censorship, it's been a mixed bag for breasts in 2014.
Paris Lees
12.23.14
qatar

Bribery, Slave Labor, 106-Degree Heat: Why Qatar Wants the World Cup in the First Place

Why in God’s name does Qatar even want to host a World Cup? It's all about (soft) power.
Brian Blickenstaff
12.23.14
videos

The City Park That's Also a Giant Smog-Sucking Vacuum

In this episode of Upgrade, we check out Daan Roosegaarde's air-cleaning project, which is planned for installation in Beijing.
Jaimie Sanchez
12.23.14
Europe

Neo-Fascist Group Busted in Italy Was Planning Holiday Attacks on Migrants and Magistrates

Members of the New Order Vanguard neo-fascist group were plotting coordinated attacks on Rome’s subway system, politicians, police stations, courts, and Equitalia — Italy’s state-owned tax collection agency.
Alice Speri
12.23.14
Dessert

MUNCHIES Hanukkah Spectacular: How to Make Kugel with "Barbra Streisand"

To help us say farewell to Hanukkah on the final night of the Festival of Lights, our great pal “Barbra Streisand” makes us some luscious noodle kugel, one of her favorite Jewish recipes.
Barbra Streisand
12.23.14
Recipe

Classic Noodle Kugel Recipe

Impersonator "Barbra Streisand" shows us how to make a classic Jewish dessert.
Barbra Streisand
12.23.14
DIY

Holiday Cooking with Soylent

Don't do it.
Dan Nosowitz
12.23.14
Comics!

Afro Kid Seeks Out the Villainous Doctor Terrible

And ends up running straight into a door.
Bobby Joseph and Joseph Samuels
12.23.14
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