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State of Repair

Colorado Denied Its Citizens the Right-to-Repair After Riveting Testimony

Stories of environmental disaster and wheelchairs on fire weren’t enough to move legislators to pass right-to-repair.
Matthew Gault
4.5.21
SURVEILLANCE

How the Criminal Justice System Deploys Mass Surveillance on Innocent People

Over a decade, 101 million arrest records and 45.7 million mugshots will be posted to the internet by police departments. Many of these people will be found innocent.
Sarah Lageson
Juan Sandoval
Elizabeth Webster
4.5.21
tech-science

Scientists Created a Video Game That Makes People Hear Sounds That Aren't Real

A new study induced hallucination-like perceptions in humans and mice to better conditions such as schizophrenia.
Becky Ferreira
4.5.21
death

The Tamagotchi Cemetery

An entire generation of 90s kids learned to grieve when their digital pets died.
Kate Cherrell
4.5.21
Recipe

Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Preserved Lemon Recipe

This substantial vegan soup gets a boost of flavor from spicy chili paste and fragrant preserved lemon peel.
Reem Kassis
4.5.21
japan

Japanese Official Against Same-Sex Marriage Posts Gay Couple’s Address on His Blog

The official’s prefecture recently passed a law that bans outing LGBTQ individuals to better protect their privacy.
Hanako Montgomery
4.5.21
Beauty

The North Korean Refugee Who Crossed the Border for Fashion

“I would have never imagined having a job in the beauty industry in North Korea. Back then, I couldn’t even style myself the way I wanted. I hated it so much.”
Hyeong Yun
4.5.21
VICE News Reports

Boys Keep Flirting With Each Other on Chinese TV But Never Fall in Love

In a country with an insatiable appetite for queer content but a government that censors LGBTQ stories, China’s boys’ love dramas toe a fine line.
Viola Zhou
Koh Ewe
4.5.21
Art

This Artist Makes Miniature Stoner Art

From rolling paper to cannabis concentrates, Meg McCalla is making teeny tiny versions of weed paraphernalia. 
Shamani Joshi
4.5.21
Easter

These Easter Eggs Were Used To Oppose a Coup

Pope Francis praised Myanmar’s youth for their peaceful resistance.
Anthony Esguerra
4.5.21
exclusive

Malaysia Banned A Popular Sugar Dating App. We Spoke to Its Founder.

In a VICE World News exclusive, Sugarbook founder Darren Chan spoke about his arrest, the app's ban in Malaysia and plans going forward.
Heather Chen
4.5.21
Astro Guide

Daily Horoscope: April 5, 2021

The moon enters Aquariu.
Annabel Gat
4.5.21
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