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Nintendo Policy on E3 Direct Streaming Throws Twitch Into Chaos

The company's vague announcement, yet again, shows the sort of legal grey area where streaming exists.
Gita Jackson
6.15.21
News

Jason Kenney Can’t Even Get the $3M COVID Lottery Right

After a year of confusing pandemic strategies from the Alberta premier, here’s another.
Kevin Maimann
6.15.21
mexico

Remains of at Least 17 People Found Under Alleged Serial Killer's House

Authorities found thousands of bone fragments on the outskirts of Mexico City at the home of a 72-year-old man, allegedly a former butcher and now serial killer.
Nathaniel Janowitz
6.15.21
Policing

A Black Man Died by Suicide in Police Custody. Cops Mocked Him.

Five officers involved have now been fired from the Savannah Police Department.
Trone Dowd
6.15.21
mexico

Mexican Drug Lord's Daughter Sentenced for Running His Tequila, Sushi Businesses

Jessica Oseguera's father, known as El Mencho, is one of the DEA’s most wanted fugitives and has a $10 million bounty on his head.
Nathaniel Janowitz
6.15.21
tech-science

This Magnet Can Lift an Aircraft Carrier And Will Attempt Nuclear Fusion

The first module of the Central Solenoid is driving across the US under cover of night to be shipped to France to eventually attempt nuclear fusion.
Becky Ferreira
6.15.21
maternal mortality

These Black Doulas Are Taking On Iowa’s Maternal Mortality Crisis

In the overwhelmingly white state, Black women are dramatically more likely to die giving birth.
Ty Rushing
6.15.21
News

Canada’s Proposed Vaping Rules Could Turn Young People Into Smokers, Users Say

Ex-smokers worry the proposed regulations to cut down on nicotine in vapes might bring them back to cigarettes.
Naama Weingarten
6.15.21
Coronavirus

BBC Reporter Harassed at Anti-Lockdown Rally While Police Do Nothing

Politicians and unions have condemned the harassment of journalist Nicholas Watt after video showing him being chased by a mob outside Downing Street was widely shared.
Ruby Lott-Lavigna
6.15.21
Batman

Batman Doesn't Eat Pussy, DC Says

News of this decree from DC higher ups has really tickled the internet, including comic book writers who have worked on Batman properties. 
Gita Jackson
6.15.21
road safety

Abolish the Driving Test

For almost a century, U.S. drivers have performed a ritual that supposedly serves as the linchpin for road safety efforts. But we have no evidence it works, and a lot of evidence it doesn't.
Aaron Gordon
6.15.21
Ask An Expert

Slip ‘N Slide Game Show Shoot Stopped By ‘Explosive Diarrhea’

“I don’t want to be the person that outlaws slip ‘n slides,” a doctor told VICE, “But you could theoretically get [sick] that way.”
Jelisa Castrodale
6.15.21
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