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thump news

Oakland Firefighters Reportedly Partied at Ghost Ship Space Years Before Fire
The firefighters attended the party two years before the fire last December.
Britt Julious
5.7.17
French Election

Newcomer Emmanuel Macron wins French election in landslide rejection of populism
Macron’s win in the runoff election reveals a rebuke of the right-wing, populist threats sweeping France, Europe, and the world.
Alex Lubben
5.7.17
thump news

Early Experimental Electronic and New Age Musician Joanna Brouk Has Died
Last year, Numero Group released a compilation of her past work.
Britt Julious
5.7.17
ALIENS

An Alien-Hunting Submarine Is Being Tested in Antarctica
A look at the amazing photos and stunning science from the ARTEMIS mission in Antarctica.
Daniel Oberhaus
5.7.17
Features

Hubie Davison Likes to Add "Exquisitely Tragic" Rare Tunes to His Collection
The Last Record: the Irish producer selected tracks from Craig Peyton, Philadelphia Brite and more.
Britt Julious
5.7.17
Interviews

The Black Angels Sing a Dark, Psychedelic New Death Song
We get heavy with the Austin psych rock greats about life, death, love, and their politically-charged sixth album.
Beverly Bryan
5.7.17
Internet Videos Of Particular Importance

LCD Soundsystem Were Irresistible on SNL Last Night
"Call The Police" and "American Dream" were histrionic, absurd, and ecstatic. Just as they should be.
Alex Robert Ross
5.7.17
Features

The Best Things We Saw on the Dance Music Internet This Week
Lady Starlight, techno, RL Grime and more make our list of the week's best things.
Britt Julious
5.7.17
Dating

This App Matches People With Their Ideal 'Face Type'—Whatever That Means
A new app developed by New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) scientists aims to match users by analyzing the faces of their favorite celebrities.
Sophie Wilkinson
5.7.17
trumpcare

Warren Buffett calls Trumpcare “a huge tax cut for guys like me” at annual “Woodstock of Capitalism”
Speaking to nearly 30,000 of his Berkshire Hathaway shareholders Saturday, the second richest person in the world didn’t mince words about Republicans’ second attempt at repealing and replacing Obamacare.
Alex Lubben
5.7.17
photo essays

Photos That Take on the Stereotype That Women Love Horses
In her new book, "The Woman Who Married a Horse," Finnish photographer Wilma Hurskainen examines the complex relationship between humans and equines.
Lisa Ludwig
5.7.17
Essays

Five Years On, America Still Doesn't Know What to Do with Florida Georgia Line
Have the bro-country originators found a way past "Cruise"? Or do they remain in its shadow, watching the darkness grow as the sun sets behind them?
Nick Murray
5.7.17
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