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Coronavirus Is Making Record Labels Scrappier
Without tours or stores, indies like Fire Talk and Merge are finding creative ways to forge ahead.
Josh Terry
5.27.20
tech-science

Watch SpaceX's Historic Launch of NASA Astronauts
The first commercial crewed spacecraft, and the first launch from American soil in nearly a decade, is scheduled for Wednesday.
Becky Ferreira
5.27.20
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Police Are Pepper-Spraying Journalists as Part of a Hard-Line Response to Protests
“Anti-riot police are everywhere. Cars are stopped by roadblocks for searching," one protester said. "The scale of [stop and search] has never been seen before.”
Tim Hume
5.27.20
You Had Me at Hell No

In 'Fools Rush In,' a Spicy Latina Helps a Bland White Dude Live Laugh Love
In the 1997 rom-com, Salma Hayek and Matthew Perry navigate a shotgun marriage in a story that isn't divorced from the white gaze.
Alex Zaragoza
5.27.20
London Rental Opportunity of the Week

Rental Opportunity of the Week: An Attic in London's Worst Nightlife Destination
At just £800 (plus £2?) a month.
Joel Golby
5.27.20
Games News

Why 'Fortnite' and 'Apex Legends' Top Players Keep Colluding
Opponents caught two top tier players teaming-up to avoid losing rank, but sports history shows this problem is hard to solve.
Matthew Gault
5.27.20
Travel

Should I Go On a Domestic Vacation During the Pandemic?
With certain parts of the country opening up and with low numbers of coronavirus cases, it's tempting to travel right now.
Manisha Krishnan
5.27.20
Twitter

Trump Threatens to Shut Down Twitter in Twitter Tantrum About ‘Free Speech’
"Twitter is completely stifling FREE SPEECH," the president wrote, on Twitter.
Paul Blest
5.27.20
Coronavirus

People Tell Us About Their Strange Quarantine Injuries
Everyone’s getting COVID-19 cabin fever these days, and some of us are getting hurt as a result.
Lonnie Nadler
5.27.20
george floyd

Police Fired Tear Gas at Protesters Demanding Justice for George Floyd: ‘They Treated Him Worse Than They Treat Animals’
The police also came armed with bean bag rounds and flashbangs.
David Gilbert
5.27.20
TV

This Is Paul Mescal's Summer, We're Just Watching It
Or: "Why did a photo of the 'Normal People' actor carrying cans of gin, a bottle of cider and some crisps send everyone up the wall?"
Lauren O'Neill
5.27.20
Instacart

Many Instacart Workers Haven't Received Safety Kits Promised 8 Weeks Ago
“Instacart just made these offerings to us for the publicity, to make themselves look good.”
Lauren Kaori Gurley
5.27.20
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