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Drugs

This Is How Psychedelics Hack the Brain, According to Scientists

The “pivotal mental state” is described in a mind-blowing new scientific paper that looks at how drugs can reroute people out of psychological dead ends.
Mattha Busby
12.11.20
china

China Detains Bloomberg Journalist on Suspicion of Endangering ‘National Security’

Haze Fan, a Bloomberg News staffer in Beijing, had not been heard from since Monday.
Heather Chen
12.11.20
reality tv

Is Mormon Culture Really Plastic Surgery-Obsessed?

Bravo’s Real Housewives of Salt Lake City say yes. The surgeons say otherwise.
Alex Zaragoza
12.11.20
Recipe

Charred Cabbage with Ricotta Salata and Buttermilk Dressing Recipe

Turn the humble cabbage into a memorable vegetarian side dish by giving it a flavorful char and a drizzle of homemade buttermilk dressing.
Camilla Marcus
12.11.20
Introducing

Introducing: The Worst Guy Ever

Or, how the 'Infinite Jest'-loving, Bukowski-worshipping fuckboy is an internet bogeyman.
Polly Smythe
12.11.20
News

Some Dealers Are Checking Their Drugs to Keep Clients Alive

A new study shows how drug dealers can play a crucial role in harm reduction during the overdose crisis.
Rachel Browne
12.11.20
LGBTQ

Bhutan Becomes the Latest Asian Country to Lift Ban on Gay Sex

The amendment still needs the final nod from the king of Bhutan. But the queer community is hailing the move as a victory for their legal rights.
Pallavi Pundir
12.11.20
lifestyle

How the Pandemic Got People Biking Again, Even in Asia’s Congested Cities

Biking is one of 2020’s most unexpected trends — an activity you can do at a safe distance, while appreciating nature and cityscapes.
Lia Savillo
12.11.20
mental health

I Lost Three People to Suicide in One Year

Here were three loved ones from separate walks of life, all with different experiences of mental illness but the same heartbreaking outcome.
Madeleine Pollard
12.11.20
Entertainment

Comedians React To Netflix's New Show About an Indian Stand-up Comedian

Does Bhaag Beanie Bhaag show the reality of the Indian stand-up scene? We asked some IRL comics to find out.
Snigdha Bansal
12.11.20
The VICE Guide to Right Now

Japan Plans to Invest in AI Matchmaking to Boost Its Declining Birth Rate

The government will allocate over $19 million to local authorities that run matchmaking services.
Frankie Lantican
12.11.20
TV

We Watched 'The Prom' to See If James Corden's Role Is Actually Homophobic

Is James Corden playing a feminine gay men actually offensive, beyond the fact that James Corden sucks?
James Greig
12.11.20
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