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Politics

German right-wing leader compares migrants to a pile of compost — to hearty applause

"What should we make of the 'Germany is colourful' campaign? A compost heap is colorful too."
Katie Engelhart
10.6.16
Megan Rapinoe

"I Have to Do Something": Megan Rapinoe Explains Why She is Kneeling for the National Anthem

Megan Rapinoe explained why she is kneeling during the national anthem.
Mike Vorkunov
10.6.16
FIGHTLAND

Fighting the Shackles of Slavery: ‘Kicking and Knocking’ in the Antebellum South

African slaves in the American South continued their martial arts traditions by fighting as sport, ritual, and self-defense.
L.A. Jennings
10.6.16
Interviews

Stop Bugging Caїna About Politics, They've Got Records to Make

Andy Curtis-Brignell and Laurence Taylor discuss their experimental black metal band's most recent album, fragility, funerals, and why they just can't quit.
Ben Handelman
10.6.16
thump news

Egyptrixx Announces New Album, ‘Pure, Beyond Reproach’

The Toronto producer describes it as “Jeep music for a Saturn moon.”
Krystal Rodriguez
10.6.16
Film

The Tiny Chinatown Bank That Was Scapegoated After the Financial Crisis

Legendary 'Hoop Dreams' documentarian Steve James's newest film, 'Abacus: Small Enough to Jail,' tells the story of the only US bank prosecuted after the 2008 financial crisis.
Brandon Harris
10.6.16
Space

Our Closest Earthlike Planet Appears to Be Covered in Water

Oceans on Proxima b could harbor life.
Ben Sullivan
10.6.16
Music

Looking Back on the Early Days of Oasis

We spoke to Mat Whitecross about his new Oasis film 'Supersonic', which revives the true legacy of the band—radical hopefulness.
Jenny Stevens
10.6.16
Premieres

Aaron Lee Tasjan Is "Ready to Die"

Same, Aaron
Annalise Domenighini
10.6.16
texas

Watch the Highlight Reel of Blue Origin’s Successful Rocket Test

All of the fiery glory, none of the waiting.
Samantha Cole
10.6.16
2016 mlb playoffs

Blue Jays-Rangers Rematch Is as Captivating a Series as It Gets

This is what we all wanted. And thanks to the Blue Jays' thrilling walk-off, wild-card win, we got it. Buckle up.
Andrew Stoeten
10.6.16
NFL

​Is Janoris Jenkins Actually Outplaying His $52M Contract with the Giants?

Janoris Jenkins has filled an important hole in the New York Giants defense far better than anyone thought.
Rivers McCown
10.6.16
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