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Prop 22

Why November 3rd Just Became Critical for Uber

Being forced to reclassify drivers in California could spell doom for Uber’s dreams of global domination.
Edward Ongweso Jr
10.27.20
Tedium

That Time John McAfee Developed One of the First Social Networks

The controversial jailed antivirus software mogul John McAfee followed up his virus-fighting work with one of the first social networks, a competitor to AOL Instant Messenger. Really.
Ernie Smith
10.27.20
Games Reviews

How 'Raji: An Ancient Epic' Falls into the Indian Far-Right's Trap

How an imaginary Hindu past is built on the cultural legacy of people it erases from the narrative.
Adesh Thapliyal
10.27.20
Glastonbury

Glastonbury Festival 2021 Is (Probably) Going to Happen

Technological advances could make large-scale gatherings possible by next summer.
Jim Greig
10.27.20
South Korea

South Koreans Who Refused Conscription Start First Alternative Service Program

But the men who chose the route will not be totally free from confinement and face longer than usual service terms.
Junhyup Kwon
10.27.20
kamala harris

No, Kamala Harris Didn’t Breach Election Rules at an Ohio Polling Station

But a viral video claiming she did is spreading on Twitter, and the platform isn't doing anything to stop it.
David Gilbert
10.27.20
Art

This Artist Turns Solitary Reading Moments into Intricately Embroidered Art

Anuradha Bhaumick uses discarded fabric to remind us that mundane indoor lives are beautiful too.
Varsha Rani
10.27.20
body

TikTok Wellness Influencers Want You to Tape Your Mouth Shut

"Shark Tank" endorsed an "airway health" startup, only to pull out of the deal. But the claims that nasal breathing is a catchall health solution keep going.
Katie Way
10.27.20
Photography

Secret Photos of Gay Couples Hidden By History

The book ‘Loving: A Photographic History of Men in Love 1850s-1950s’ shines a tender light on hidden love.
Vincenzo Ligresti
10.27.20
Film

Kazakhstan Has Adopted Borat's 'Very Nice' Catchphrase as a Tourist Slogan

Clever marketing strategy... or kind of depressing?
Jim Greig
10.27.20
sex-relationships

How to Talk to Your Partner About Where to Spend the Holidays

Deciding whose family to see can be difficult even in normal years, and if you disagree about COVID risks, it's harder than ever.
Molly Priddy
10.27.20
food-features

Pizza Boxes Are Full of More Than Just Slices Now

Thanks to their roomy size, pizza boxes now contain Indonesian feasts, charcuterie spreads, and more as cooks make take-out an experience.
Bettina Makalintal
10.27.20
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