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Undressing the True Story of the Naked Cowboy

Profiling the local heroes.
SURVEILLANCE

Pentagon Surveilling Americans Without a Warrant, Senator Reveals

A letter obtained by Motherboard discusses internet browsing, location, and other forms of data.
Joseph Cox
5.13.21
Pipeline hack

President Biden Reveals New Details About Pipeline Hack

Biden says the Russian government was not involved but 'the criminals who did the attack are living in Russia.'
Jason Koebler
Aaron Gordon
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
Joseph Cox
5.13.21
Northern Ireland

A Creationist Could Become the Leader of a Major UK Political Party

The other candidate is a former aide to Britain’s most infamous racist.
Adam Doyle
5.13.21
Op-Ed

This Pop Rap Trend Is A Lot Messier Than You Think

Florida rappers Yungeen Ace and Foolio have given vintage classics like Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles” and Fantasia’s “When I See You” a more sinister meaning.
Kristin Corry
5.13.21
Hacking

Hackers Are Having a Field Day With AirTags

Just two weeks after their release, several hackers and security researchers are tearing Apple’s AirTags apart and finding some issues with them.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
5.13.21
rape

4 Men Allegedly Raped a Teen Girl at a Party. Egypt Is Setting Them Free.

The men, all from affluent, well-connected families, were arrested after a social media campaign aimed at naming and shaming sexual predators in Egypt. 
Dina Elshinnawi
5.13.21
music news

COVID Isn’t the Only Reason Live Music Workers Won’t Return to Their Jobs

The pandemic made people find new work with stable hours, better pay, and benefits. Some aren't coming back to their old gigs when concerts return.
Josh Terry
5.13.21
Civil Rights

Turns Out Gay Sex Can Still Keep You on the Sex Offender Registry

Randall Menges had to register as a sex offender in Montana after having consensual sex when he was 18 years old.
Carter Sherman
5.13.21
vaccination

You Could Win $1 Million for Being Vaccinated in This State

All you need is one dose to be entered into the lottery—and there’s five chances to win!
Paul Blest
5.13.21
sustainability

The Future Of Sustainable Fashion Should Look A Little Like My Family’s Basement

Secondhand clothes are often seen as a reminder of what you lack. But for Caribbean families, they’re a reflection of what we have.
Sydney Clarke
5.13.21
identity-rights

Your College Is Probably Evil. Here’s How to Pressure It Into Doing Better

Schools are doing annoying, tragic, discriminatory stuff all the time. If you don’t like it, there are ways to get them to listen.
Nylah Burton
5.13.21
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