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shopping-deals

1stDibs' Big Sale Means Up to 60% Off Art, and More

It's the best time to indulge in this magical marketplace that is 1stDibs, with deals on everything from Pettibon prints to vintage shag rugs.
Rec Room Staff
5.20.21
sex work

European Sex Workers Facing Threats of Violence and Deportation in the UK

Following Brexit, sex workers say they face increased violence, xenophobia and threats of deportation.
Ruby Lott-Lavigna
5.20.21
Games News

Final Fantasy XIV Players Pay Tribute to 'Berserk' Manga Artist and Writer

Miura's manga is so iconic character that his influence shows up constantly in video games.
Gita Jackson
5.20.21
Created With GEICO

How a Caterer Successfully Pivoted His Business

Open a business? In this economy? Meet chef Edy Massiih, a brave soul who did just that.
VICE Staff
5.20.21
extremism

Neo-Nazi Group The Base Is Recruiting Again, Despite FBI Takedown

The group's founder, a former Homeland Security employee who is living in Russia, has retaken a leadership position after briefly leaving the organization.
Ben Makuch
5.20.21
labor

This Magical Trick Solved an Ice Cream Shop’s ‘Labor Shortage’

“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said co-owner Jacob Hanchar.
Paul Blest
5.20.21
Environment

The Climate Crisis Is Driving Violent Conflicts Over Farmland

As temperatures rise and drought sets in, Nigerian herdsmen and farmers are clashing over ‘declining resources.’
Olatunji Olaigbe
5.20.21
I Was There
10:59

Inside the Deadly Riots that Shaped Hong Kong

An archival and interview-based series where a subject describes their experience and role within a larger historical event or movement - with hopes of drawing parallels between history/their experiences and current cultural themes/elements.
trucks

The Success of the Electric F-150 Depends on Something Other Than the F-150

Trucks used to tow or haul lots of cargo need a better charging network.
Aaron Gordon
5.20.21
MILITARY

The Military Is Creating a ‘Gig Eagle’ App to Uber-ize Its Workforce

“We are creating a gig economy for the Department of Defense,” said one official.
Edward Ongweso Jr
5.20.21
tech-science

The Largest Iceberg on Earth Has Just Broken Off of Antarctica

Iceberg A-76 is roughly 70 times the size of Manhattan.
Becky Ferreira
5.20.21
Algorithmic Bias

Google’s New Dermatology App Wasn’t Designed for People With Darker Skin

The company trained the system to recognize different skin conditions. But like Google itself, the app's data has a diversity problem.
Todd Feathers
5.20.21
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