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mlb

Everyone Keep Your Pants on About Tampa Bay Using an Opener
The Rays had Sergio Romo come out of the bullpen to throw the first inning of both games this weekend. People loved it, hated it, and lost their minds about it.
Rachael McDaniel
5.24.18
nhl playoffs

It's Time for the Alex Ovechkin Haters to Shut Up Once and for All
The Ovechkin playoff narrative about not being a winner is the dumbest thing in hockey. We can only hope that it's dead after he led the Washington Capitals to the Stanley Cup Final.
Dave Lozo
5.24.18
Patriotism

Trump is thrilled NFL players can’t kneel during the anthem anymore
But he doesn't think the NFL rule goes far enough: "Maybe they shouldn't be in the country."
Christianna Silva
5.24.18
END FORCED MOTHERHOOD

How the Catholic Church—and the GOP—Came to See Birth Control as Evil
In the 60s, the Catholic Church came close to reversing its position on contraception as sinful. It didn't, obviously, and women today are still suffering under policy influenced by religious dogma.
Jex Blackmore
5.24.18
LGBTQ

What It’s Like to Share Art and Letters With Queer Prison Inmates
LGBTQ pen pals talk about art, discrimination, TV, prison showers, and more.
David Ly
5.24.18
High Tea

4:26
Getting High over Tea with Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher
Comedian couple Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher (and stars of 'The Honeymoon Standup Special' on Netlflix) answer some important questions about being parents.
NBA playoffs

James Harden's Defense Will Alter the Western Conference Finals
The Golden State Warriors have attacked the NBA's probable MVP over and over again. Can he hold up?
Michael Pina
5.24.18
New music

Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B's "Dinero" Video Reminds Us How Broke We Are
The two Bronx natives join DJ Khaled for visual for "Dinero" that's opulent as hell.
Kristin Corry
5.24.18
Apple

Internal Documents Show Apple Knew the iPhone 6 Would Bend
Apple publicly maintained that there were no engineering issues with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, but an internal review showed that engineering changes were necessary to prevent touch disease.
Jason Koebler
5.24.18
North Korea

Trump just canceled his meeting with Kim Jong Un to defend Mike Pence’s honor
Trump made the call Thursday morning over the “tremendous anger and open hostility” North Korea showed in a recent statement about the vice president.
David Gilbert
5.24.18
see me rollin

This Robotic, Spider-Legged Chair Looks Like It Crawled Out of a Supervillain’s Workshop
Mark Ellis’ slightly-unsettling creation, the ‘Playa Crawler’ is making the rounds on DIY and maker subreddits.
Samantha Cole
5.24.18
Civilization V

Watching 43 'Civilization V' Factions Fight for World Domination on a Tiny Map Is Oddly Soothing
A YouTuber placed all the ‘Civilization V’ factions on one small map and set them loose.
Matthew Gault
5.24.18
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