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shopping-food

I Tried the Bartesian, a Bartending Machine That Makes Drinks in Seconds
Like the Nespresso of cocktail machines (pods and all), this futuristic machine makes margaritas, negronis, and more at the touch of a button.
Adam Rothbarth
10.27.21
Magenta Pixie

'Lightworker' Who Said COVID Vaccines Harm the Spirit Hospitalized With COVID
Magenta Pixie, a UK-based New Age luminary, has likened COVID vaccines to poison apples; her family says there is “no clear prognosis” on her condition.
Anna Merlan
10.27.21
TV

Linda Tripp in 'Impeachment' Is Your Office Frenemy Nightmare
In the third season of FX's 'American Crime Story,' Tripp's manipulations of Monica Lewinsky showcase the viciousness of phony workplace sisterhood.
Kristin Corry
10.27.21
venture capital

The Great Competition to Give Away Money
Flush with cash, venture capitalists are fighting to invest in startups they often know less and less about. “The older guys,” said one, “are like, ‘This doesn't end well.’”
Maxwell Strachan
10.27.21
The Business of Crime

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Buying Organs on the Black Market
We explore the black market body trade, which involves collusion between organized criminals and corrupt doctors, police and medical administration staff.
COVID-19

Former Adviser Says Trump Let Thousands Die of COVID for No Reason
Dr. Deborah Birx told congressional investigators that by implementing her recommendations, Trump could have saved thousands of lives.
Paul Blest
10.27.21
Drugs

This Weed Influencer Was Arrested for Farming Marijuana. He’s Not Giving Up.
Cannabis has a rich history on the island nation of Sri Lanka, but traditional methods of cultivation are being erased from existence.
Kris Thomas
10.27.21
News

Leaked Video Allegedly Shows UFO From RCMP Dashcam in Manitoba
In 2011, a Canadian police officer reported seeing “an unidentified bright yellow and orange light” over Selkirk, Manitoba, and said they captured it on video. VICE World News has obtained dashcam footage.
Daniel Otis
10.27.21
qanon

Trump-Backed QAnon Candidates Launch Group to ‘Control the Election System’
A Nevada secretary of state candidate announced at a QAnon conference he’s launched a new group with support from three Trump-endorsed candidates—and Mike Lindell.
David Gilbert
Cameron Joseph
10.27.21
Tech

Is This Timothée Chalamet’s Xbox Modding YouTube Channel? An Investigation
A conversation with a security expert who investigates war crimes has helped Motherboard uncover the truth of Chalamet’s past as a YouTuber who did custom paint jobs of Xbox 360 controllers.
Matthew Gault
Emanuel Maiberg
10.27.21
urban issues

The SEPTA Rape Case Shows Americans Eagerly Believe the Worst About Cities
The original narrative of public transit riders watching a rape in progress has been debunked, but it's part of a long history of Americans believing the worst about cities.
Aaron Gordon
10.27.21
Bir Tawil

The Battle for the Last Unclaimed Land on Earth
There have been several attempts to claim Bir Tawil, a region between Egypt and Sudan, over many years, reminding some of the worst excesses of colonialism.
Robert O'Connor
10.27.21
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