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The Time a Complete Stranger Saved My Life

"A random guy stopped some drunken neo-Nazis from pushing me onto the subway tracks."
Alexandra Stanic
11.16.20
Donald Trump

Trump Won't Stop Posting a Bogus Voting Machine Conspiracy Theory From QAnon

He spent the weekend boosting the theory about rigged voting machines, and Monday morning screaming that he won the election he lost.
David Gilbert
11.16.20
Games Podcasts

The 'Demon's Souls' Remake Has Us Split

The decisions made by Bluepoint in the 'Demon's Souls' remake have us reexamining how aesthetics and mechanics work in tandem.
Ricardo Contreras
11.16.20
Games Opinion

Next-Gen Is Making Me Care Way Too Much About Frame Rates

30 frames per second is plenty of frames. But once you've seen 60 frames per second side by side, your brain breaks.
Patrick Klepek
11.16.20
covid vaccine

Moderna's COVID Vaccine Is 94.5% Effective and Can Be Stored in a Home Fridge

It's a "truly outstanding result," Dr. Anthony Fauci says.
Paul Blest
11.16.20
The Crown

What 'The Crown' Gets Wrong (and Right) About Margaret Thatcher

Netflix's flagship historical drama takes on the Iron Lady, with mixed results.
James Greig
11.16.20
Belarus

'I'm Going Out' – 1,000 Protesters Arrested While Chanting Dead Activist's Last Words

Tens of thousands took to the streets of Belarus, days after the death of activist Roman Bondarenko, who opposition supporters say was beaten by plainclothes security officers.
Matthew Champion
11.16.20
identity-culture

How to Have a Very Nice Solo Holiday

For anyone who isn't making the annual pilgrimage to see relatives this year, here are some tips for getting through it.
Jennifer Peepas
11.16.20
Recipe

Steamed Persian Rice with Tahdig Recipe

Meaning “bottom of the pot,” tahdig is the crispy layer that forms beneath steamed rice in Iranian cooking. The key to fluffy rice? Soak it first to elongate the grains.
Farideh Sadeghin
11.16.20
DAVID FINCHER

David Fincher Is Making a TV Show About 'Cancel Culture'

It's about time this topic was given some attention!
Jim Greig
11.16.20
Philippines

Outrage Over Philippine Govt's Typhoon Response as Duterte Cracks Sex Joke in Briefing

Typhoon Vamco brought massive flooding and killed at least 69 people in the country.
Anthony Esguerra
11.16.20
The VICE Guide to Right Now

This Pringles Can From Japan Is Taller Than Kim Kardashian

A snack fit for a whole day of binge-watching.
Matt Selvam
11.16.20
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