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Andrés Escobar

How Colombia’s 1994 World Cup Campaign Led To The Murder of Andres Escobar

Having been tipped by some to win the 1994 World Cup, an own goal from Andres Escobar helped to end Colombia’s dream at the group stage. Five days later, he was shot dead in a nightclub parking lot in Medellin.
Will Magee
7.20.17
DOTA 2

Valve Shutters ‘Dota 2’ Secret Shop Amid Flood of Complaints

Maybe a little too secret.
Will Partin
7.20.17
New music

Here's "Valley Boy," a Song from Wolf Parade's First Album in Seven Years

'Cry Cry Cry' is out October 6.
Phil Witmer
7.20.17
Remix Report Card

Thank Kendrick and Missy Elliott for Keeping the Summer Event Remix Alive

Plus, Gucci Mane runs the remix circuit and Young Thug cosigns Sahbabii in this edition of the Remix Report Card.
Al Shipley
7.20.17
Photography

iPhone Optical Illusion Artist Cracks the Glass Screen Beautifully

Anshuman Ghosh, a.k.a @moography, makes delightful paper illusions that transcend phone photography.
Nathaniel Ainley
7.20.17
nba

The Warriors Plan to Sell PSLs at New Stadium, with a Twist

The Golden State Warriors are calling the personal seat licenses for their new privately funded arena "memberships," and after 30 years you'll get your money back.
Aaron Gordon
7.20.17
Noisey News

Lana Del Rey Is Breaking up with the American Flag Because of Donald Trump

“I’m not going to have the American flag waving while I’m singing 'Born to Die.' It’s not going to happen.”
Zoe Camp
7.20.17
dark web

US, Europol, and the Netherlands Announce Shutdowns of Two Massive Dark Web Markets

A man suspected of running AlphaBay was found dead in a Thai prison last week; Dutch police say they have infiltrated another market called Hansa.
Joseph Cox
7.20.17
PROFILES

Bernice Is a Pillowy Refuge of Electro-Pop in an Overwhelming Music World

Robin Dann of Bernice talks about the group's latest EP, 'Puff,' pop influences like Katy Perry, and the struggle to gain momentum in a competitive music market.
Sarah MacDonald
7.20.17
sculpture

Strange Pantyhose Sculptures Show the Crudeness of Sexuality

English artist Sarah Lucas stages an erotic, feminist intervention at The Legion of Honor in San Francisco.
Nathaniel Ainley
7.20.17
Voices

Jason Kander: Eliminating Voting Rights is an Assault on Democracy

The Election Assistance Commission ensures that all Americans can vote freely and independently -- and it's under siege.
Jason Kander
7.20.17
Culture

How the Women Behind 'Landline' Flipped the Divorce Narrative on Its Head

We spoke to Jenny Slate, Gillian Robespierre, and Elisabeth Holm about their new film "Landline," a dark comedy that examines divorce and infidelity.
Jesse Sposato
7.20.17
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