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Ukraine

Ukraine Says Russian Tanks Have Crossed Into the Rebel-held East
The statement from Arsen Avakov is the first admission by Ukraine that part of its border with Russia is beyond its control.
Harriet Salem
6.12.14
privacy

In Surveillance Reform, Email Privacy Is Only Half the Battle
If a critical mass of privacy is to be built and maintained, awareness of very obvious cultural trends has to be taken into account.
DJ Pangburn
6.12.14
the high post

That Three, Though—Dame Lillard and The Best Thing to Happen to Rip City Since 1977
The first round of this year's NBA Playoffs saw five Game 7s. Damian Lillard made sure there wasn't a sixth.
Sean Highkin
6.12.14
Design

The "Never Ending Slinky Machine" Is Exactly What It Sounds Like
This Kickstarter is a regretful procrastinator's worst nightmare.
Beckett Mufson
6.12.14
Words

"Now is a Special Moment for Underground Dance Music": Tom Trago on Holland's New Talent
Tom talks about the new Dutch scene, his label Voyage Direct, and his obsession with recording stoplights.
Lizzy Sermol
6.12.14
World Cup

It's Make-or-Break Time for These Ten World Cup Players
The World Cup is upon us, and for these ten players, both young and old, there are chances to create or cement legacies that will define the rest of their lives. No pressure.
Josiah Schlatter
6.12.14
New music

Beastmilk's Video for “The Wind Blows Through Their Skulls” is Basically Anti-Communist Propaganda
Enough to scare you out of communism, if you dont try and dance away from it first.
John Hill
6.12.14
Music

Let's All Float in Space with Incubus
In our latest episode of Spaced Out with Friends, we hang out with Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger, who's an actual, bonafide space buff.
Motherboard Staff
6.12.14
blithering idiots

Eric Decker Misses OTA's to Attend CMT Awards, New York Media Already Handling it Well
We have our first New York Jets controversy. It's only June.
Tim Ryan
6.12.14
Words

Listen to Kito and Reija Lee's Murky New Track with Zebra Katz
Diplo is a fan of this and you should be too.
Lauren Schwartzberg
6.12.14
pride

Dance Pride: It’s Bros Before ‘Mos in Mainstream Dance Music
A culture once defined by its gayness now revels in its broification. But why?
Joshua Glazer
6.12.14
motherboard show

A New VR War Game About Saving Lives Instead of Wasting Them
It's not Call of Duty, but it has heart.
Zack Kotzer
6.12.14
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