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Coronavirus

Could India Really Be More Immune to Coronavirus Because of Its Warm Climate?

Experts have all kinds of theories about the novel virus that has left more than 3,000 people dead.
Shamani Joshi
3.3.20
2020

California Should Have a Significant Homeless Vote. Here’s Why That Might Not Happen.

California has taken massive strides to make it easier for its estimated 150,000 homeless residents to vote on Super Tuesday. But here's why it might not be enough.
Emma Ockerman
3.3.20
Politics

How Priti Patel Became the Most Divisive Politician in Britain

The embattled minister is the perfect politician for 2020's discordant politics.
Marie Le Conte
3.3.20
Tech news

Gen Z Is Leading a New Wave of Internet Piracy

Between Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+, it seemed like streaming giants might have finally won. Gen Z is proving that piracy will never die.
Sarah Hagi
3.3.20
Coronavirus

How Funeral Directors Are Preparing for Coronavirus

As the novel disease spreads around the globe, members of the deathcare industry are sharing tips and ordering respirators.
Eleanor Cummins
3.3.20
Coronavirus

Don’t Let Coronavirus Scare You Away From Public Transit

People think public transportation is a much bigger cause of pandemics spreading than it actually is.
Aaron Gordon
3.3.20
Environment

Climate Change Will Turn These Common Foods Toxic

In some places it already has.
Shayla Love
3.3.20
Algorithmic Bias

This Company Is Using Racially-Biased Algorithms to Select Jurors

Momus Analytics' predictive scoring system is using race to grade potential jurors on vague qualities like "leadership" and "personal responsibility."
Todd Feathers
3.3.20
food news

Before We All Die, Let's Look At These Pizza Boxes Featuring Shelter Dogs

Please enjoy this brief respite from all the Bad News with some Good News involving carbs, cheese, and very good doggos.
Jelisa Castrodale
3.3.20
Entertainment

Sam Morril's Comedy Special Got a Million Views Without Netflix's Help

Most stand-ups need to lock down a streaming partner to achieve success—but the New York comedian found a way around that.
Ashwin Rodrigues
3.3.20
Recipe

Roasted Garlic Dip Recipe

Cheat on your onion dip with the other allium.
Farideh Sadeghin
3.3.20
The VICE Guide to Right Now

The Lipstick-on-Collarbone Challenge Is the Latest Toxic Beauty Standard to Hit China

Besides lipsticks, Chinese netizens have also experimented with balancing coins, eggs, and even fish on their collarbones to prove that they're skinny. 
Koh Ewe
3.3.20
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