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Film

Predestinations and Infinite Men: The Future We Can’t Escape From
Two good new Australian films about time travel prove that we can’t change.
Lee Zachariah
9.9.14
Europe

Russia Threatens to Bankrupt Western Airlines by Closing Its Airspace
Russia may return to Soviet-era policies in response to new EU sanctions, a move that could put an Iron Curtain around the country's airspace.
Samuel Oakford
9.9.14
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Matthew Stafford Jukes Pass Rush, Throws 67-Yard Touchdown To Calvin Johnson
Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson go go deep for a 67-yard touchdown.
Sean Newell
9.8.14
Words

Rusko's New Tune "Lytah" Will Make You Get Naked And Wiggle in Strange Ways
No pants dance, engage.
David Garber
9.8.14
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Incredulous Zlatan Ibrahimovic Stares Down Opponent Who Touched Him
One touches Zlatan Ibrahimovic at his own peril.
Sean Newell
9.8.14
Culture

DNA Alone Can't Tell Us Who Jack the Ripper Was
Even today, DNA at a crime scene doesn't tell you anything more than that someone's DNA is at the crime scene.
Victoria Turk
9.8.14
Words

Nocturnal Wonderland Recap: A Festival That Alice in Wonderland Would Be Proud Of
So. Much. Kandi.
Kevin Camps
9.8.14
palm oil

Boycotting Palm Oil Won't Do Any Good
The pitfalls of the palm oil industry are devastating, but experts say that boycotting the use of such a ubiquitous ingredient won't do any good—only a halt to deforestation, along with a widespread consumer fight for higher sustainable standards will.
Helen Nianias
9.8.14
Health

Mapping Ebola Outbreaks: Area of Infection Is Way Bigger Than Previously Thought
A map outlining areas where Ebola-infected animals are likely to exist could help countries prepare for future outbreaks.
Kayla Ruble
9.8.14
Bad Cop Blotter

Cops Can Take Your Stuff Without Convicting You of Anything
Since 2001, US police have seized $4.2 billion worth of goods from the public without so much as a trial.
Lucy Steigerwald
9.8.14
Politics

Nancy Pelosi Urged the FCC to Adopt Strict Net Neutrality Rules
Pelosi’s endorsement of so-called Title II reclassification represents a major political boost for supporters of net neutrality.
Sam Gustin
9.8.14
Leigh Alexander’s Understanding Games

When We Play Video Games, Who Are We?
That players have choices is considered one of the medium’s exciting traits, but I always struggled a little bit to connect to games that have that kind of openness—am I playing a character, or am I being me?
Leigh Alexander
9.8.14
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