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middle east

10 killed and dozens injured after Saudi coalition allegedly bombs school in Yemen
The attack occurred after the Pentagon announced that it was selling $1.15 billion in weapons to Saudi Arabia and $750 million in guided aerial munitions to the UAE, both of which are taking part in the air war in Yemen.
Tess Owen
8.14.16
thump news

Trump Campaign Opening a Field Office Across the Street from Pulse Nightclub and Memorial
The presidential nominee has been criticized for his support for anti-LGBT leaders.
Britt Julious
8.14.16
beer

Why Craft Brewers Are Still Stressed About Last Year's Pumpkin Shortage
The lingering effect of last year’s pumpkin deficit is being felt now as some brewers are reporting problems in sourcing pumpkin puree for their fall pumpkin beers.
Alex Swerdloff
8.14.16
Photo

Inside the Seaside Ghost Town on a Slow and Steady Decline
"I reached the place where carnivals come to die."
Sam Tahmassebi
8.14.16
wifi

Researchers Set New Record for Data Transmission Using LED Light
This novel technique makes white light out of blue light, allowing for data rates of up to 2 GB/s.
Daniel Oberhaus
8.14.16
Europe

Suspect and victim die after knife attack on Swiss train
The attack on Saturday involved a Swiss man armed with a knife and flammable fluid who allegedly stabbed or burned five people on the train in northeast Switzerland.
VICE News
8.14.16
Features

Pantha du Prince Loves Classical Music New-ish and Old
The Last Record: the German producer chooses UK indie rock and a collection of older classical compositions.
Britt Julious
8.14.16
coutinho

Coutinho Scores on Vicious Curling Free Kick, Liverpool Piling on Against Arsenal
Coutinho has two goals so far today for Liverpool, and his first one was a stunner.
Sean Newell
8.14.16
Sweden

Orangutans Can Predict Their Cocktail Preferences, Just Like Humans
By getting the apes drunk on juice, scientists discovered they’re capable of predictive thought.
Louise Matsakis
8.14.16
Stuff

Why You Should Actually Look Forward to Being Alone Forever
We asked a psychologist about how playing the long game as someone who doesn't commit to romantic relationships can pay off.
Yasmin Jeffery
8.14.16
thump news

2manydjs Will Make Their Beats 1 Radio Debut Tonght
The new show will include new remixes and exclusive edits.
Britt Julious
8.14.16
Restaurant Confessionals

Bankruptcy, Lawsuits, and Public Humilation: Confessions of a Failed Restauranteur
Let’s get this out of the way right now: If you open a restaurant, you will very likely go bankrupt. You will lose access to all professional and personal credit. At least that’s what happened to me.
Anonymous
8.14.16
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