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Alan Vega of Suicide Dies at 78
The protopunk legend passed peacefully in his sleep.
Britt Julious
7.17.16
pancakes

Denny's Rocks World of Stoners and Senior Citizens by Changing Classic Pancake Recipe
Denny's changed the recipe mostly by adding things that should have been in pancakes all along: real eggs, fresh buttermilk, and a hint of vanilla.
Brad Cohen
7.17.16
texas

Austin's Department of Transportation Wants to Fine a Facebook Group
The police came looking for the CEO of Arcade City, a Craigslist style listing service for various services.
Justin O'Connell
7.17.16
americas

Baltimore cops arrest 65 anti-brutality protesters for blocking freeway
The protesters were demanding better accountability in law enforcement, including the creation of a civilian review board to oversee police misconduct investigations.
VICE News
7.17.16
Money

What's the Most 'Expensive' Emoji, According to Venmo
It's not the burrito emoji.
Gabriela Barkho
7.17.16
asia & pacific

Gunmen storm police station and take officers hostage in Armenia's capital
At least one person is dead after several armed men stormed a police station in Yerevan and demanded the release of a jailed opposition figure.
VICE News
7.17.16
Europe

Time Is Running Out to Save Net Neutrality in Europe
Open internet advocates launch final push for strong EU net neutrality rules.
Sam Gustin
7.17.16
Relapse: Facing Canada's Opioid Crisis

Canadian Music Festivals Still Can’t Test Pills for Fentanyl
In BC, where overdose deaths are up 74 percent, several festivals offer free drug testing – but fentanyl testing equipment's not ready yet.
Sarah Berman
7.17.16
Features

How My Birthday Bar Fight Turned Me into a Good Samaritan
Renowned host, storyteller and Moth GrandSLAM champion Lily Be shares a clubbing horror story gone right.
Britt Julious
7.17.16
indie

Clean Hotel Rooms Like a SWAT Team in This Housekeeping Simulator
Some stains need more than soap.
Zack Kotzer
7.17.16
News

How Facetime Saved the Turkish President from His Country's Attempted Coup
Social media, the very form of communication President Erdogan has earned a reputation for suppressing, came to his rescue during Friday night's chaos.
Anna Nini
7.17.16
Art

Found Railroad Detritus Is a Marvel at Sunset
Trash transforms into treasures in this dreamy, softly-lit photo series.
Diana Shi
7.17.16
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