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Technology

The Young Woman Who Created A New Way to Bust Sex Trafficking Rings

When she was still an undergrad, Emily Kennedy created Traffic Jam, a program that helps authorities track prostitution rings by using publicly available data.
Cale Weissman
10.15.15
war and conflict

Niger Declares State of Emergency in Region Under Attack by Boko Haram

The 15-day state of emergency will allow authorities to increase security, impose a curfew, and restrict the movement of goods and people, according to an announcement on state television.
Reuters News Agency
10.15.15
americas

Mexican Government Offers Big Reward for Help Finding Activist Missing for 41 Years

Rosendo Radilla went missing after being arrested by soldiers in Mexico's dirty war, but his case still haunts Mexican government under pressure to act over 25,000 disappeared.
Andalusia Knoll
10.15.15
News

'League of Legends' Is Making Players Test for Narcissism, Violent Tendencies

A recent survey asking players to take psychological self-evaluation tests is making some uneasy.
Emanuel Maiberg
10.15.15
Internet

As Ad Blockers Spread, ​Online Ad Industry Admits It ‘Messed Up’

Perhaps ad blockers had something to do with it?
Clinton Nguyen
10.15.15
munchies garden

Dirty Work: Marinated Japanese Eggplants with Homemade Ricotta from Bobby Hellen of GG's

Bobby Hellen is the chef at Manhattan pizza and small plates spot GG's and he's no stranger to urban gardens. His restaurant's own backyard garden might rival ours, but he stopped by and created some dishes we couldn't come up with in a million years.
Munchies Staff
10.15.15
death in motorsport

Throwback Thursday: The Death of Dan Wheldon

Four years ago this week, the death of reigning Indy 500 champion Dan Wheldon shocked the motorsport community.
Jim Weeks
10.15.15
Highlights

Boris Johnson Destroys Child in 'Friendly' Game of Rugby

Boris Johnson has little concern for the safety of children, especially where rugby's concerned.
VICE Sports
10.15.15
Football

Fantasy Football Dating App, Week 6

You probably want to have every Patriots offensive player in your lineup this week.
Toby Mergler
10.15.15
Stuff

This Video of London’s Mayor Bulldozing a Child Into the Ground Is Essentially One Big Metaphor for the UK Government

A massive lunking Tory trampling an innocent child for no reason.
Joel Golby
10.15.15
short circuit

Six Million LGBT Americans Have 'Come Out' on Facebook

The social network found spikes in "coming out" after high-profile events like June's Supreme Court same sex marriage ruling.
Nicholas Deleon
10.15.15
motherhood

When Being a New Mom Means 30 Days of Staying Home Without a Shower

In China, the age-old tradition of yuezi dictates that new mothers refrain from bathing, washing their hair, brushing their teeth, or going outdoors for a period of 30 days after giving birth. We spoke to several women about how they navigated yuezi...
Roseann Lake
10.15.15
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