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No Surprises Expected in Egypt's Election as El-Sisi Heads for a Landslide
It is the first day of Egypt's presidential elections and a big victory is expected for former Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi,
John Beck
5.26.14
venezuela

Wives of Ousted Mayors Emerge Victorious in Venezuela Elections
This weekend’s mayoral victories were not surprising considering the elections were held in largely pro-opposition cities.
Kayla Ruble
5.26.14
Canada

Canadian Researchers Are Google Mapping Blackholes and Supernovas
And a cellphone app is in the works, so you can observe black holes on your iPhone.
Julia Alexander
5.26.14
News

Elliot Rodger’s Online Life Provides a Glimpse at a Hateful Group of "Anti-Pick-up Artists"
Friday, Elliot Rodger allegedly killed six people before taking his own life. Before committing the massacre, Rodger released a string of vile, woman-hating videos detailing his sexual frustrations and plans for murder, in a manifesto that appears to...
Patrick McGuire
5.26.14
Europe

French National Front Party's European Victory Signals Rise of the Far Right
The FN election victory reflects French voters' dissatisfaction with the European Union, amid economic strain on the country.
Leezel Tanglao
5.26.14
Power

Former LulzSec Hacker Sabu Will Finally Get Sentenced, After Years of Delays
Court documents reveal why Hector Xavier Monsegur’s sentencing kept getting delayed.
Fruzsina Eordogh
5.26.14
Words

10 DOs & DONTs of Ibiza Season
How to navigate the magic island like a pro.
Christopher Metler
5.26.14
Art

Day-Glo Fractal Visions Inspired By Alan Turing
Psychedelia inspired by science and math.
DJ Pangburn
5.26.14
Science

How Multiplex Design Will Power Faster, More Resilient Networks of the Future
The key to preventing disruptions isn't to simply add more pipes to the network—the network must be diverse as well.
Derek Mead
5.26.14
Politics

Anti-Shia Sentiment Simmers Ahead of Indonesia's Election
The vast majority of Indonesia's Muslims are Sunni. Now some extremists are calling for a "purge" of the country's religious minorities.
Ethan Harfenist
5.26.14
mexico

'Subcomandante Marcos No Longer Exists:' Zapatista Leader Retires His Nom de Guerre
With an enigmatic statement, the leader of the Zapatistas announced that he no longer speaks for the revolutionary movement.
Alice Speri
5.26.14
Longreads Or Whatever

Arto Lindsay: The Sensual Art of No Wave
Some of Lindsay’s best music comes straight from the gut—and the groin.
Peter Holslin
5.26.14
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