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A Hat In Time

'A Hat in Time' is the N64 Throwback 'Yooka-Laylee' Was Trying to Be

The new 3D platformer feels like a throwback to a forgotten time, in a good way.
Danielle Riendeau
10.5.17
Smoking

I Took the Internet's Worst Advice on How to Quit Smoking Cigarettes

I temporarily lost $2,000, and now have 20 pounds of clementines.
Alex Norcia
10.5.17
Features

Country Music Needs to Examine Its Relationship with Guns and the NRA

For the first time, tragedy has positioned musicians and fans opposite to lobbyists. The question is where they’ll go from here.
Jon Gugala
10.5.17
NFL

Rejoice: The New England Patriots Suck

New England is currently tied for second in the AFC East with the Jets—the JETS.
Dave Lozo
10.5.17
Loot Boxes

'Shadow of War' and 'Forza 7' Are Poisoning the Concept of Loot Boxes

Done right, it's a fun way for players to gamble in mystery. Done wrong, it feels exploitative and destructive to good game design.
Patrick Klepek
10.5.17
Las Vegas Shooting

Meet the Man Who Says He Invented the 'Bump Stock'

Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock was found with 12 'bump stocks' used to make semi auto guns fire like fully automatic ones. Jeremiah Cottle is the man behind the tool.
Ann Givens
10.5.17
Internet Videos Of Particular Importance

Why Did Miley Cyrus Impersonate Dolly Parton on 'Fallon'?

Moreover, why did Fallon impersonate Kenny Rogers, beard and all?
Lauren O'Neill
10.5.17
Blood

Scientists Are Racing to Create Synthetic Blood in the Wake of Mass Tragedies

The Las Vegas shooting is the latest reminder that human blood isn't enough for massive, unexpected transfusions.
Ankita Rao
10.5.17
mlb

Your Mind-Expanding Infographic Guide to the MLB Division Series

The totally absurd wild card round is over. Now it's time for the LDS. Artist Craig Robinson takexs us on a statistical, quasi-spiritual baseball journey with the Cubs, Nationals, Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Yankees, Indians, Red Sox, and Astros.
Craig Robinson
10.5.17
Rise Up

Grassroots Women’s Movements Just Got $20 Million in Funding to Combat Gender Inequality

The Goalkeepers Conference is trying to support the role of women in facilitating change.
Emily Weitz
10.5.17
POP CULTURE

What Happens When You Turn Your Life’s Worst Moments Into Art

We spoke to Amanda Palmer, Tori Amos, Chris Gethard, and others about putting pain up for public consumption.
Graham Isador
10.5.17
tories

A Dissection of What Theresa May Tried to Say in Her Disaster-Speech

We've all seen the P45 and the coughing fit, but what she said sucked as well.
Simon Childs
Sam Kriss
10.5.17
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