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A Common Feature of Galaxies Is Challenging What We Know About the Universe
A new study has "cast serious doubt" on a ubiquitous galactic feature that may require exotic physics to explain.
A Night at the 9/11-Themed Bar and How America Turns Tragedy Into Sales
Bar9Eleven went viral for its 'tasteless' name. But U.S. companies—in films, soda displays, and flags—have been commodifying the attacks for 20 years.
Bar Installs Electric Fence After Customers Fail to Socially Distance
The Star Inn owner Johnny McFadden said that regardless of whether or not the fence is switched on, it gets the message across.
America's Bars Are Shutting Down Again and Owners Aren't Happy
Owners in Arizona and North Carolina are suing their governors over new closure orders due to coronavirus spikes, and California could be next.
What It Was Like Working at a Pub the First Night After Lockdown
Unsurprisingly, people did not observe the "no shouting" rule.
On the Night Bangkok’s Bars Reopened, We Asked People How It Felt Partying Again
“Last week, I was drinking at home alone and listening to John Mayer. It was the worst.”
At Least 107 Cases of Coronavirus Are Linked to One Bar in Michigan
As the U.S. attempts to reopen amid frightening infection numbers, bars like Harper's are showing why that might not be a good idea.
NY Liquor Policies Are Kicking Bars and Restaurants While They're Down
Many of New York City's restaurants may be unable to resume serving alcohol after pausing payments when the pandemic closed their doors.
Queer Nightlife Will Find a Way Through COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has all but ended the gay club scene for now. But with society reopening, clubs are figuring out a 'new normal.'
Bar May Finally End 43-Year-Old Tradition of Screening Porn on Weekends
A Wisconsin dive bar called Bennett’s Meadowood Country Club has been offering "porn in the morn" since 1977.
Reckless Business Owners Are Citing a Constitutional 'Freedom to Work'
Barbers, gym owners, and restaurant owners say illegally reopening is their constitutional right. Legal scholars say they're wrong.
Arcades Will Be Different After the Pandemic—If They Can Stay Open
Arcades are dealing with heavy losses and layoffs. When they reopen, they'll face a new question: Will people still want to play games in public?