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'Go and Reclaim Your Tools': Meet the Woman Behind Black Witch University

For Lakeesha Harris, being a Black witch is about reclaiming ancestral knowledge about witchcraft and using it to fight deep-rooted, systemic oppression. She explains why she founded Black Witch University, which will open its doors on 2017's spring...
Lakshmi Ramgopal
10.4.16
BioShock Infinite

The Politics of 'BioShock Infinite' Are All the Worse When Revisited in a Heated Election Year

But while its narrative is politically pessimistic, Irrational's shooter was, and remains, very positive about video games as a form.
Ed Smith
10.4.16
Dota

It's Not You, 'Dota,' It’s Me: Why I've Finally Quit My MOBA Habit

We had our good times, Troll Warlords and all, but you were turning me into a toxic monster.
Jake Tucker
10.4.16
Film

Animated Short Recounts the First Time Peaches Met Chilly Gonzales

'The Junction' is a series of animated creative encounters by Red Bull Music Academy.
Nathaniel Ainley
10.4.16
FIGHTLAND

Jose Aldo Admits He May Not Belong in MMA's New Conor McGregor Era

This is no time to be a soft-spoken artist.
Josh Rosenblatt
10.4.16
FIGHTLAND

Bruce Lee vs. Wong Jack Man: Fact, Fiction and the Birth of the Dragon

Bruce Lee's no-holds-barred challenge match against Wong Jack Man was a pivotal moment that remains buried beneath decades of mythology.
Charles Russo
10.4.16
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Hear Seth Troxler's Third Essential Mix, Recorded Live at Output

The recording also features a short but sweet interview with Essential Mix founder Pete Tong.
Alexander Iadarola
10.4.16
Internet

Netflix subscriptions may soon be taxed just like cable subscriptions

For a lot of cord-cutters, Netflix is the equivalent of a cable TV company. Now a growing number of cities want Netflix to start paying taxes like one too.
Brendan James
10.4.16
The VICE Guide to Right Now

This Candle Will Apparently Make Your Room Smell Like a New Mac

Apple lovers were so eager to catch a whiff that the first batch has already sold out.
VICE Staff
10.4.16
How Scared Should I Be?

How Scared Should I Be of the Singularity?

Maybe extermination by an army of self-aware machines isn't in humanity's future, but that doesn't mean we should be complacent.
Mike Pearl
10.4.16
Drugs

What Happens When Drugs Become Too Powerful for Overdose Kits?

Naloxone kits are failing more and more often because drugs like fentanyl are more potent than they've ever been. Health officials say new approaches are necessary.
Dr. Blair Bigham
10.4.16
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Go Behind the Scenes of Jamie xx's Captivating "Gosh" Video

Director Romain Gavras is also featured in the short documentary.
Alexander Iadarola
10.4.16
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