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Rave into Oblivion with Skrillex and Mr. Oizo’s Joyous Collaboration “End of the World”
It’s included on Oizo’s forthcoming album, ‘All Wet.’
Krystal Rodriguez
8.18.16
Features

Ballroom Is America's Most Slept-On Subculture—MikeQ Wants to Open Our Eyes.
The New Jersey DJ is ready for the mainstream—and he wants to bring his queer POC community along with him.
Michelle Lhooq
8.18.16
Premieres

Breathe a Sigh of Relief About the Positive with Mannequin Pussy’s “Emotional High”
It’s a sanguine track all about celebrating the good ass friendships life can present you with.
Annalise Domenighini
8.18.16
crime & drugs

The federal shutdown of private prisons only affects a fraction of inmates
More than 91,000 U.S. inmates are housed in state prisons, which will be untouched by the DOJ's decision.
Brendan James
8.18.16
crime & drugs

Taking down Zetas cartel leaders has triggered more violence in Mexico
When the government eliminated the bosses of one of the bloodiest cartels, those who were left began fighting — and civilians are paying a high price in blood.
Nathaniel Janowitz
8.18.16
How Scared Should I Be?

How Scared Should I Be of Getting Punched in the Face?
I've never been in a fight, but it turns out you can get hurt in them. Did you know this?
Mike Pearl
8.18.16
News

How South Africa's Racist Government Waged a Propaganda War in the UK
A look at the shadowy operation that lobbied in the UK for South Africa's apartheid government.
Ron Nixon
8.18.16
VICE Does America

The Gang Reflects on Its Great American Road Trip on the Finale of 'VICE Does America'
On the finale of VICE Does America, the three hosts miraculously make it to the White House where they look back on the characters they met across the country.
VICE Staff
8.18.16
middle east

Doctors Without Borders leaves north Yemen because of 'indiscriminate bombings'
The medical charity says it can't guarantee the safety of its people from airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition.
Sasha Achilli
8.18.16
Booze

A Brief History of Drunken British Sailors
Until July 31, 1970, bracingly strong overproof rum was a vital part of the fabric of the British Navy—rationed, used as a currency, and a veritable way of life.
Harry Sword
8.18.16
Gaming

The Developer of ‘Moon Hunters’ Explains How Diversity Shaped the Game
'Moon Hunters' draws unapologetically from ancient Middle Eastern mythology to create a diverse and interesting cast of characters.
Tanya DePass
8.18.16
Features

I Threw a Music Festival in My Backyard and My House Burned Down
Rick Kidson was hosting the BelTek festival in rural Maine when a devastating fire broke out on his property.
Rick Kidson
8.18.16
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