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Politics

The Government Thinks Legalizing Weed on Canada Day Might Be a Bad Idea

Cannabis Day > Canada Day.
Manisha Krishnan
4.10.17
NHL

Auston Matthews Had One of the Greatest Rookie Seasons Ever

The 19-year-old Maple Leafs star has the Calder Trophy locked up, and exceeded even the most optimistic expectations.
Kyle Cantlon
4.10.17
MILITARY

So many pilots are leaving the U.S. Air Force that some may have to stay against their will

Alex Lubben
4.10.17
Film

A Magical Sweater Unleashes Wicked Moves in This Short Dance Film

Supernatural knitwear meets techno in Iqbal Ahmed's joyful dance film, 'Weave.'
Kara Weisenstein
4.10.17
How Not to Die

How Alcohol Affects the Liver

This largest of internal human organs plays a central role in all metabolic processes. How many years of drinking does it take to cause liver damage? What are the symptoms of a bad liver? How are you supposed to keep your liver healthy? Read on for answer
Cindy Kuzma
4.10.17
we saw this

You Can't Get Any More Long Island than Billy Joel Re-Opening Nassau Coliseum

The show included an appearance from Kevin James and a giant hoagie, for some reason.
Dan Nosowitz
4.10.17
Nier Automata

Exploring Death in 'Nier' with Procedurally Generated Elegies

A Twitter account ticks off a haunting new death in Nier: Automata, hour after hour.
Janine Hawkins
4.10.17
Dylann Roof

Dylann Roof handed nine consecutive life sentences, but he could still be executed

Carter Sherman
4.10.17
Portugal

Vinhão Is the Blood-Colored Bastard of Vinho Verde

Few people outside of Portugal have heard of red vinho verde, largely made with the vinhão grape, which produces a dark, mouth-puckering, and sometimes challenging wine that's often made and consumed at home.
Lauren Sloss
4.10.17
last week in art

'Graffiti Mecca' 5Pointz to Finally Get Its Day in Court

Also in art news: a pink diamond sold for $79.5 million, and an Israeli archeologist found a 3,500-year-old pinky finger.
Nathaniel Ainley
4.10.17
Longreads Or Whatever

Breakdancing Through Japan

A few days in Japan at the Red Bull BC One Championship, the individual B-Boy equivalent of the World Cup.
Jeff Weiss
4.10.17
NHL

Bryan Bickell Delivers Uplifting Moment with Shootout Goal, Ending NHL Career in Style

Bickell, who missed most of the season due to an MS diagnosis, scored his first career shootout goal on his last NHL shot.
Kyle Cantlon
4.10.17
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