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noise

The Crushing Din of Vibrating Buildings

Since 2006, Nicolas Maigret has been blasting iconic European architecture with high-powered subwoofers. The results are overwhelming.
Brian Anderson
12.18.14
middle east

Mass Grave Found in Eastern Syria Suspected to Hold Bodies of 230 Tribesmen Killed by Islamic State

The alleged massacre of members of the al-Shaitaat tribe is thought to have been perpetrated in a struggle for the control of oil resources near the town of Mohassan.
Sally Hayden
12.18.14
Music

We Talked To Some Great Danish Bands About Having to Work Part Time Jobs

When Saints Go Machine, Reptile Youth, Emma Acs, Spids Nøgenhat - they've all been there.
Nivedita Iyer, Photos by Baijie Curdt-Christiansen
12.18.14
Photo

Spot's Photos of LA in the 70s Make the Skater and Punk Scenes Look Desolate and Frightening

We interviewed the legendary punk producer for SST about his amazing new collection of photos.
Nick Gazin
12.18.14
Music

Retirement Community Makes Surprise Appearance as Modest Mouse Album Art

"I'm sorry. Whose album cover?" asked the park's general manager.
Emerson Rosenthal
12.18.14
asia & pacific

Australia Is Deporting Afghan Hazaras to Face Torture and Death by the Taliban

Refugees from Afghanistan's Hazara minority are being forcibly removed from Australia. Back in their homeland, they're subject to Taliban persecution and criminal extortion.
Max Rann
12.18.14
Facebook

How to Use Someone Else's Tinder and Facebook Accounts on Your Phone

Assuming you are very good at working with command prompts and your friend leaves his computer unattended.
Robert Heaton
12.18.14
VICE vs Video games

Video Games to Argue with Your Family Over This Christmas

Tradition dictates that you should play Monopoly for two hours, argue, and give up. Playing video games is a bit like that, only a little more futuristic and slightly less depressing.
Cara Ellison
12.18.14
ebola

The Economies of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone Have Been Wrecked by Ebola

Experts say the $300 million pledge — the details of which are to be announced in January — is crucial for Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. But they also warn it could pile further debt on the countries, among Africa's poorest.
Samuel Oakford and Kayla Ruble
12.18.14
Thinkpieces And Shit

UK Rock Was Bigger Than Pop This Year, so Why Is It Still Being Treated as Niche?

I realised at Bring Me The Horizon's Wembley gig, that whether you like it or not change is happening.
Hannah Ewens
12.18.14
defense & security

The Best Defense Against Cruise Missiles Might Be This Giant Surveillance Blimp

A huge "lighter than air" craft may be able to combine the advantages of satellites and airplanes. The technology of tomorrow is enticingly close, but not quite here yet.
Ryan Faith
12.18.14
cuba

The Cubans Are Coming: When and How Will Improved Relations Bring More Cuban Athletes to the U.S.?

An influx of talent could soon arrive in American professional leagues thanks to thawing tensions.
Jorge Arangure Jr.
12.18.14
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