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The Strained US Postal Service Is Still a Lifeline for Independent Music

With touring on hold, artists have become increasingly dependent on music and merch sales, which means they're also relying a lot on the USPS.
Josh Terry
9.2.20
Food

Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe

Skip the canned stuff and make this homemade version of your favorite creamy condensed soup instead.
Farideh Sadeghin
9.2.20
Travel

No Kissing, Cartwheels or Nudity: Here's What Not to Do At a Place of Worship in India

Last week, a French woman was arrested for shooting a video of herself half-naked at a holy site in north India
Bhavya Dore
9.2.20
china

Jackie Chan’s Million-Dollar Beijing Mansions Seized in Ownership Dispute

Chinese social media was rife with speculation over why the homes were seized by Beijing authorities.
Heather Chen
9.2.20
Music

After the Success of ‘Dynamite,’ What’s Next For BTS?

The K-pop band talks quarantine hobbies, new music, and holding on to hope for a Grammy win.
Lia Savillo
9.2.20
china

China Is Celebrating 'Victory' Over COVID. But It’s a Different Story for Uighurs in Xinjiang.

Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang face enhanced crackdown from Chinese authorities under the guise of protecting against the coronavirus pandemic.
Heather Chen
9.2.20
sex and relationships

I Matched With the Perfect Date on Tinder – Then He Started Stalking Me

Both Emma and Melissa were on Tinder to find a date. Instead, they were targeted and harassed by men who turned out to be stalkers.
Dani Ran
9.2.20
The VICE Guide to Right Now

People Who Won’t Wear Face Masks Are ‘More Likely To Be Sociopaths’, Says Study

A new study explains, at least partially, why some choose not to adhere to containment measures even with increasing numbers of cases and deaths.
Satviki Sanjay
9.2.20
Music

The Strange, Tortured Evolution of the UK Music Charts

The Official UK Album and Singles Charts were once the only barometer of musical success. These days, it's a lot more complicated.
Ali Shutler
9.2.20
cambodia

Former Khmer Rouge Commander Who Oversaw Mass Killings Dies at 77

Commander Duch admitted he was “solely and individually responsible for the loss of at least 12,380 lives."
Anthony Esguerra
9.2.20
The VICE Guide to Right Now

BDSM Event in Singapore University Cancelled After Public Outrage

Over 7,000 people signed an online petition to cancel an event on rope bondage and sexual fetishes.
Heather Chen
9.2.20
ANIMALS

Image of Woman Holding Drugged Tiger’s Testicles at Thai Zoo Prompts Backlash

The photo is yet another case of big cats in captivity being mistreated for the sake of tourism.
Gavin Butler
9.2.20
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