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Did Euthanasia Advocate Philip Nitschke Help a Murder Suspect Kill Himself?

In early July Dr. Nitschke admitted that he’d provided advice to a man named Nigel Brayley. As it turned out, Brayley was being investigated over two mysterious deaths, including that of his former wife.
Julian Morgans
7.18.14
The week in GIFS

Jason Biggs Tweeted Something Stupid About the Malaysia Airlines Disaster

The star of American Pie said something dumb again. Only this time, it was about almost 300 people dying horribly. Whoops.
Dave Schilling
7.18.14
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Video: Asthmatic Man Dies After Being Put Into Chokehold by NYPD

Several police officers tackled Eric Garner. After he repeatedly told them, 'I can't breathe,' he had a heart attack and died.
Olivia Becker
7.18.14
Canada

Canadian Insurance Companies Can Legally Practice 'Genetic Discrimination'

They're allowed to peek at your genetic sequence and charge you extra for bad genes.
Jason Koebler
7.18.14
Europe

Prominent HIV/AIDS Researchers Among Those Killed in Malaysia Airlines Crash

Flight MH17’s victims included researchers and advocates traveling to the 20th International AIDS Conference in Melbourne.
Samuel Oakford
7.18.14
disco

MIXED BY Little Boots

This is what hipsters in hot cars sound like.
Lauren Schwartzberg
7.18.14
Words

Chris Lake Went to UMF Korea, And We've Got His Photo Diary

Tag along with the Scottish star as he does his thang in in Asia.
Elissa Stolman
7.18.14
Culture

How Much Will People Bid For This Big Ol' Piece of Prehistoric Shit?

How do you price this shit? Just look at whatever the fossilized shit market will bear.
Ben Richmond
7.18.14
MLS

DeAndre Yedlin and the Future of Major League Soccer

Should the rising star go off to seek fame and fortune in Europe? And should MLS let him?
Connor Huchton
7.18.14
Culture

When My Phone Dies, I Might Not Shed a Tear

We love our objects like friends, which is going to make for a rather depressing future.
Derek Mead
7.18.14
Words

Check Out The Latest Addition to 20:20 Vision's Prolific Roster, iO Sounds

The London producer debuts on the prolific UK outpost next week—listen to his contribution now.
Elissa Stolman
7.18.14
Features

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17: How to Livestream Mass Death

Yesterday, thousands of people watched bloodied bodies smolder on a faraway field, thanks to a Russian news outlet. Is this taking livestreaming too far?
Brian Merchant
7.18.14
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