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Damon Albarn Says We Should Expect a New Gorillaz Album "Fairly Soon"

The band's co-founder spoke to BBC Radio 6 about the record's progress.
Alexander Iadarola
7.19.16
Science

Watch this Scientist Give a Step-by-Step Takedown of Anecdotal Evidence

"The plural of anecdote is not data."
Madison Margolin
7.19.16
Culture

An Incomplete but Important List of Celebrities Who Believe in Aliens

From Zayn Malik to Kendall Jenner, Billy Ray Cyrus to Hillary Clinton, it's no longer strange for rich and famous people to admit they think there could be "something else" out there—in fact, it's kind of trendy.
Linda Yang
7.19.16
crime & drugs

Suspected Canadian con artist arrested in Belize for allegedly beheading priest

Belize media is calling it the "crime of the decade," but nobody seems totally sure who the supposed murderer actually is.
Justin Ling
7.19.16
Stuff

How an Ohio Town Became a Model City for Resettling Syrian Refugees

In Toledo, Ohio—just two hours away from the Republican National Convention—there's a thriving enclave of Middle Eastern immigrants.
Ted Hesson
7.19.16
The VICE Guide to the 2016 Election

Inside the Insane 'America First' Rally at the Republican National Convention

A conspiracy-mongering circus to celebrate the ascension of Donald Trump.
Allie Conti
7.19.16
Best restaurants in new york

Where New York's Best Chefs Eat When They're Not Working

We finally did it: We compiled the New York restaurant list of where chefs have taken us on Chef's Night Out. It's your turn now, so go ahead and start eating.
Munchies Staff
7.19.16
Europe: The Final Countdown

How to Hold Politicians Accountable Without Being a Total Dick

Everyone's angry, and thanks to the internet, it's never been easier to express that anger.
Abi Wilkinson
7.19.16
What We've Been Playing

‘Cuphead’ Looks Great, but It’s Going to Terrify Younger Gamers

Don't be fooled by the illusion: This isn't a casual attraction. Cuphead is going to shred nerves and wreck controllers, worldwide.
Mike Diver
7.19.16
Sports

Why a Pro Athlete’s Doctor Is Prescribing Him Potato Chips

Are your muscles aching? Take a cue from Chicago Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel, who was recently prescribed greasy, salty, snacky potato chips by his doctor for health reasons.
Wyatt Marshall
7.19.16
2016 US election

Speechwriters explain how Melania Trump’s plagiarism might have happened

Republican speechwriters say the apparent lifting of a passage from Michelle Obama’s 2008 speech is a sign of the Trump campaign’s “amateurism.”
Tess Owen and Liz Fields
7.19.16
summer league

NBA Summer League Flags Fly Forever: The Chicago Bulls Are Champions

The Chicago Bulls are riding high after winning the NBA Summer League because it's still summer.
Joseph Flynn
7.19.16
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