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Impact Work

In 2017, College Affordability Is Far From a Reality in the US
State legislators are still hard at work developing creative programs to pump the breaks on student debt and increase accessibility to postsecondary programs.
Katelyn Harrop
8.2.17
brave new world

US Scientists Just Confirmed They’ve Genetically Modified Human Embryos
The researchers want to move onto clinical trials in humans and “monitor the birth of children."
Kate Lunau
8.2.17
all that glitters might burn

More Than 250,000 Glitter iPhone Cases Recalled Due to Risk of Chemical Burns
The mesmerizing cases can leak and cause skin irritation and burns.
Ed Cara
8.2.17
Fighting Games

'Street Fighter EX' Makers Return with Mysterious New Fighting Game
A studio with a cult following, Arika are back after a nearly two-decade hiatus.
Connor Trinske
8.2.17
spying

The DEA Met With Controversial iPhone Hackers NSO Group
NSO Group's products have been linked to hacking attempts on journalists, activists, and dissidents.
Joseph Cox
8.2.17
Waypoint Plays

58:40
Controversy... and CHICKEN DINNER! Breakfast and BATTLEGROUNDS (Episode 31)
BREAKING NEWS: RAW FOOTAGE HAS BEEN SENT TO WAYPOINT DEPICTING A CONTROVERSIAL CHICKEN DINNER. Is this a win for Crowbar and Sickle, or Austin and Patrick?
PROFILES

Morton Subotnick Has Been Expanding Minds and Music for More Than 50 Years
The pioneering electronic composer, who just debuted a new piece at Lincoln Center, is getting a doc that celebrates his contributions to music.
Keagon Voyce
8.2.17
This Week in 2007

Honoring Angelina Jolie's Bonkers Suit Against a Perfume Named 'Shiloh'
In one of the strangest lawsuits of 2007, Angelina sued over a perfume that happened to share her daughter's name.
Mitchell Sunderland
8.2.17
movies

'Atomic Blonde' Is Stylish, Brutal, and Totally Empty
Charlize Theron's new actioner from the 'John Wick' director is very cool-looking. Is that enough?
Rahawa Haile
8.2.17
2016 Census

Canada is not incentivizing its citizens to have kids
“There is no direct government incentive to increase the fertility rate in Canada.”
Vanmala Subramaniam
8.2.17
Internet Videos Of Particular Importance

Thundercat Is the World's Most Joyous Weeb in "Tokyo" Video
"Gonna blow all my cash on anime (yes!)"
Phil Witmer
8.2.17
Essays

"Bodak Yellow" Is Just the Beginning of Cardi B's Reign
With "Bodak Yellow," Cardi B has stepped out from being a social media star and established herself as a rapper to be taken seriously.
Amani Bin Shikhan
8.2.17
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