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Tech

The Pentagon Wants More, Better Nuclear Weapons

The Commander of Strategic Command went to Congress to paint a terrifying picture of a dangerous nuclear world.
Matthew Gault
4.21.21
TikTok

These DJs on TikTok Are America’s Most Trusted Journalists

Fact or Cap is here to test out if that TikTok lifehack you saw was real or, well, cap.
Gita Jackson
4.21.21
Games Features

'Mortal Kombat' Succeeded Beyond Its Creators' Dreams, Just as They Planned

John Tobias is responsible for imagining characters like Sub-Zero and Scorpion. Back in 1991, Tobias had no idea what the future held.
Patrick Klepek
4.21.21
Tedium

Why Did We ‘Degauss’ Our Old Monitors?

Discussing the process of degaussing a CRT screen, which is a surprisingly awesome way to spend a Saturday afternoon with a magnet.
Ernie Smith
4.21.21
Thailand

Thai Monk Cuts Off His Own Head in Hopes of Reincarnation as Higher Being

The act has shocked the Buddhist community, which said it did not align with teachings.
VICE News
4.21.21
qanon

QAnon Is Spewing Racist Conspiracies About the Derek Chauvin Verdict

In QAnon world, the trial was a sham, Chauvin is a “crisis actor,” and it’s all part of the deep state’s unending effort to take control of the country.
David Gilbert
4.21.21
china

China’s Beloved Doge Emojis Don’t Mean What They Seem

Doge is serious business.
Viola Zhou
4.21.21
george floyd

UK Politicians Welcome George Floyd Murder Verdict, Are Instantly Called Out for Hypocrisy

"Black lives matter", say politicians who have previously criticised the BLM movement.
Ruby Lott-Lavigna
4.21.21
Environment

The Climate Tipping Point Nobody’s Talking About

Efforts to mitigate climate change can worsen “relational tipping points” with Indigenous peoples that were crossed long ago, says one expert.
Becky Ferreira
4.21.21
Coronavirus

This Pregnant Cop Is Enforcing COVID Rules in One of the Worst-Hit Countries

The 29-year-old police officer has gained admiration for continuing her work as a frontliner despite the challenges of the pandemic.
Pallavi Pundir
4.21.21
TOYS

Arcade Experts Tell Us Why We Never Win Toys in Claw Machines

Behind the lovable plushies is a zero-sum game that spares no one. Here's how to win a claw machine.
Koh Ewe
4.21.21
anti-asian racism

Anti-Asian Hate Is Flourishing Unchecked in Europe

The pandemic has led to a new outbreak of violence, one that is largely passing under the radar because some countries refuse to collate race-based hate crime data.
Vivian Song
4.21.21
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