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The Bizarre Trial of the 20-Year-Old Who Texted Her Boyfriend to Kill Himself

Michelle Carter faces 20 years in prison after her high school boyfriend killed himself. Prosecutors want to put her personality on trial.
Susan Zalkind
6.7.17
thump news

Decibel Festival to Return in 2018 with LA and Seattle Editions

The popular West Coast electronic music and arts festival is making a comeback after going on hiatus.
Greg Scruggs
6.7.17
When Spies Come Home

The Dirty Hackers Who Steal Passwords for Jealous Lovers

Phishing really is a threat when the hackers are closer to home.
Joseph Cox
6.7.17
Credit check

Your social media posts could impact your ability to get a loan

Forget credit scores. Lenders are increasingly relying on social media to determine credit-worthiness
Vanmala Subramaniam
6.7.17
Impact Equality

7 LGBTQ-Friendly Vacation Spots to Kick Back in This Summer

From beachside turn-ups to quiet mountain retreats, each of these locations is inclusive of everyone and anyone.
Cameron Keady
6.7.17
thump news

Mija Gives Away the Delirious Soundtrack to Her Short Film, 'Time Stops'

Come for the impossibly catchy title track, stay for the LA producer's dynamic eclecticism.
Alexander Iadarola
6.7.17
just like the rest of us

I Wouldn't Want to Be Left Alone with Trump Either

We are all James Comey.
Eve Peyser
6.7.17
New York Jets

The Jets Will Stink, But That Doesn't Mean They Are Tanking

The Jets have gutted their team of veterans, and one exec thinks it might be the worst NFL roster in a decade. But there is value in evaluating the young players on the roster. At least it hints at a plan. Maybe.
Sean Newell
6.7.17
sports welfare

A Long-Lost Tax Plan Scares Sports Teams and Could Save America Billions

How a proposed federal law from 1995 could end America's hopeless addiction to spending billions of taxpayer dollars on sports stadiums.
Patrick Hruby
6.7.17
reproductive rights

Texas Effectively Bans Abortion After 13 Weeks, Even in Cases of Rape

A new, extreme anti-abortion law in Texas bans the most common procedure for abortions in the second trimester and requires that fetuses be buried or cremated.
Kimberly Lawson
6.7.17
Internet Exploring

Here You Go Dorks, Here's Your Goddamn FLAC for iPhones

Of course you won't be satisfied, you people are never satisfied.
Phil Witmer
6.7.17
PROFILES

24 Hours in Mexico with Benjamin Booker

He crammed a successful career into three years. Now, on his sophomore album, he's got to top himself.
Dan Ozzi
6.7.17
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