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Discussing the Plausibility of Video Game Jailbreak with a Real-Life Escapee
I speak to former prisoner "David" about Mouldy Toof Studios' The Escapists, to see if the game reflects the reality of trying to slip the clink.
Joe Donnelly
8.17.15
Crime

Thieves Have Stolen $15K of Prince Edward Island Oysters
Last weekend, police in Prince Edward Island, Canada launched an investigation into the theft of $15,000 worth of oysters. According to provincial police, the total loot is roughly 100 boxes of some of Canada’s finest bivalves.
Nick Rose
8.17.15
Festivals 2015

The Thigh Tattoo Was Berserktown's Mohawk
The most common accessory at the Cali punk, noise and metal festival wasn't the one you'd expect.
Josue Rivas
8.17.15
africa

South Sudan's President Refuses to Endorse Peace Deal as Deadline Passes
The agreement gives President Salva Kiir a majority stake in a transitional government. Rebel leader Riek Machar expressed shock to reporters after learning that Kiir had declined to sign.
Johnny Magdaleno
8.17.15
Europe

Syrian Migrants Are Now Being Processed On A Cruise Ship In Greece
Staff on board the ship processed 300 migrants Sunday, as tensions on the Greek holiday island mount over a recent influx of refugees.
Pierre-Louis Caron
8.17.15
Art

Zimbabwe's Human Skulls and Flea's Bees: Last Week in Art
Things were abuzz in the art world, to say the least.
The Creators Project
8.17.15
Features

The Nu-Kawaii Club Kids of the World's First Sailor Moon Afterparty
"You can tell who actually watches the anime, and who just likes the aesthetics."
Michelle Lhooq
8.17.15
short circuit

The IRS Vastly Underestimated How Many Tax Forms Hackers Accessed
An additional 390,000 taxpayers were affected.
Clinton Nguyen
8.17.15
americas

Should Society Start Contacting the Amazon's Uncontacted Tribes?
There are an estimated 100 uncontacted tribes in the Amazon. As the jungle shrinks and civilization encroaches, some academics are arguing that society's 'hands-off' policy is a failure.
Justin Rohrlich
8.17.15
short circuit

Apple Propels Dr. Dre’s ‘Compton’ to Second Place on Billboard Charts
Dre’s final album was beaten out by a country singer, but it’s still a success for a relatively small and quickly growing streaming service.
Clinton Nguyen
8.17.15
asia & pacific

Body Parts and Pools of Blood Visible at Tourist Site Targeted in Bangkok Bombing
Thai police say at least 16 people were killed by a pipe bomb at the Erawan shrine, a religious site and tourist attraction located in Bangkok’s shopping district.
Adam Ramsey
8.17.15
Streaming Wars

Which of These 7 Streaming Platforms Will Be the Next SoundCloud?
Are you thinking about breaking up with the puffy orange cloud? Meet your new music streaming suitors.
Jemayel Khawaja
8.17.15
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