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Scientists Are Launching a Massive Helium Balloon to Measure Dark Matter

The SuperBIT telescope will be launched on a balloon with the same volume as a football stadium and will measure the properties of mysterious dark matter.
Radhamely De Leon
7.20.21
Astro Guide

Daily Horoscope: July 21, 2021

Venus enters Virgo today.
Annabel Gat
7.20.21
News

The Guy From Staind Is an Alt-Right Darling Now and His Label Loves It

Aaron Lewis transformed into a staunchly conservative country singer, and Big Machine's top boss is all about it.
Drew Schwartz
7.20.21
Tech news

People Are Freaking Out Over an Anonymous Crypto Wallet 'Ban'. Should They?

A new EU proposal aims to force service providers to collect information on customer accounts, sparking a furor of concern and misunderstanding.
Andrew Hayward
7.20.21
jeff bezos

Democrats Now Want to Tax Billionaires in Space Since They Haven’t on Earth

After Jeff Bezos launched into space today, at least one politician wants to see accountability from Amazon’s billionaire founder.
Samir Ferdowsi
7.20.21
Drugs

Cops Made ‘White Boy Rick’ Wershe a Drug Snitch at 14. Now He’s Suing.

At 14, he was the youngest known FBI informant in U.S. history.
Emma Ockerman
7.20.21
food-features

How Pork Rinds Ditched the ‘Junk Food’ Label

The shift to “wellness” and changing class signifiers have turned fried pork skin into a “healthy” snack that's earned space on Whole Foods shelves.
Bettina Makalintal
7.20.21
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Jeff Bezos Thanks Workers Who Pee in Bottles for Paying for His Space Trip

"I want to thank every Amazon employee and every Amazon customer, because you guys paid for all of this," the grateful billionaire said after landing.
Edward Ongweso Jr
Jordan Pearson
7.20.21
COVID-19

The US Is Entering a Terrifying New Wave of COVID

And it was entirely avoidable.
Paul Blest
7.20.21
Iran

Iran Launched a Matchmaking App Because Young People Aren’t Procreating

And gave it the same name as an existing period-tracking app for some reason.
Mohammed Rasool
7.20.21
shopping-wellness

The Dewy Dudes Share the Best Skincare Tips for Glowy, Bro-y Skin

Instagram's beloved skincare memelords name the sunscreens, hydrating lotions, and shopping habits that keep their faces looking fresh.
Mary Frances "Francky" Knapp
7.20.21
police

The LAPD Exploded a Bunch of Fireworks in the Street Because Math Is Hard

"We believe a human error went to the miscalculation of the amount of material going into that vessel," the chief said.
Trone Dowd
7.20.21
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