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olympics

Gold Hard Facts: How Martha Karolyi Quietly Built a Gymnastics Juggernaut

Martha Karolyi has presided over one of the most successful runs in the history of U.S.A. Gymnastics. She will officially retire after the 2016 Olympics.
Lindsey Green
7.11.16
Nice Job!

Meet the Woman Who Destroys Toys for Money

Someone has to know what happens when you set a teddy bear on fire.
Tiffy Thompson
7.11.16
Interviews

The People Making a Crowdfunding Platform for Incarcerated Trans People

A team of trans activists, including Grace Dunham, aim to redistribute wealth back where it's most needed.
Diana Tourjée
7.11.16
FIGHTLAND

Doo Ho Choi Has Earned Our Respect

‘The Korean Superboy’ claimed his third first round KO in as many Octagon visits last Friday, and now he’s set his sights on fellow featherweight knockout artist Cub Swanson.
Peter Carroll
7.11.16
Football

Jimmy Graham Versus Football’s Sneaky Career-Ruiner, the Torn Patellar Tendon

The Seattle Seahawks have been broadcasting a message about their All-Pro tight end Jimmy Graham to anyone who will hear it: "We are not worried." History suggests it's not so simple.
Rivers McCown
7.11.16
Canada

Canada’s National Parks Are Being Turned Into Theme Parks

A watchdog group points the finger at Parks Canada.
Kate Lunau
7.11.16
amazon

Eating My Way Through the Magic Fruits of the Amazon

“We only drink this at night,” my guide tells me of the hallucinogenic plant. “Even though it’s dark, we can see everything in the jungle like it’s daylight.”
Michaela Trimble
7.11.16
Art

Windmills and Metronomes Meet in a New Kinetic Sculpture

Artist duo Varvara and Mar put a spotlight on the unseen in a series of modified metronomes.
Andrew Salomone
7.11.16
News

Calgary Cops Called Out After Video Shows Them Beating Up Old Guy

"Who trains these guys?"
Sarah Berman
7.11.16
thump news

Seattle’s Decibel Festival Won't Be Happening This Year

The electronic music and arts festival inspired by MUTEK is taking an "extended break."
Greg Scruggs
7.11.16
News

I Am Young and Black and I Don't Want to Die

How can you feel safe when black death is everywhere you look and tools like guns only seem to make you more of a target?
Wilbert L. Cooper
7.11.16
thump news

NON Launches "BLACK Friday in July" Campaign to Promote Black-Owned Business

NON WORLDWIDE has created an initiative in support of #BLACKLIVESMATTER.
Alexander Iadarola
7.11.16
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