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Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semites Sprayed 9/11 Conspiracy Graffiti on a London Synagogue
Attacks around London come amid fears of rising anti-Semitism in Britain.
Tim Hume
12.30.19
mexico

A Mexican Police Chief Was Arrested in Connection With the Massacre that Left 9 Members of a Mormon Family Dead
Fidel Alejandro Villegas, the police chief of the municipality of Janos, Chihuahua, is suspected of having ties to organized crime.
Tim Marcin
12.30.19
tech-science

Humanity Is Sending 3 New Rovers to Mars in 2020 to Look for Signs of Life
The space agencies of the US, Europe, Russia, and China are all launching rovers to Mars next year.
Becky Ferreira
12.30.19
personal finance

Keeping Your Debt a Secret Can Mess With Your Mind and Body
The culture of secrecy around debt causes young people to suffer in silence, making it even harder to manage debt.
Anne Gaviola
12.30.19
Games Opinion

How the Photo Mode Became a Homogenized Feature of Commodified Games
Ghosts with weightless cameras, photographing lifeless worlds.
Dia Lacina
12.30.19
Decade of Disillusion

How the Smartphone Became Boring
They’re a lot less impressive when they’re everywhere. Here’s how the smartphone went from innovation icon to standard component.
Ernie Smith
12.30.19
Culture

There's Much Ado About Going Out Tops... But What About Going Out Pants?
We've culturally defined the going out top; but what, pray tell, are we supposed to pair it with?
Hannah Smothers
12.30.19
Games Podcasts

Wait, Is ‘Breath of the Wild’ an Immersive Sim?
Danielle Riendeau rejoins the Waypoint crew to discuss the most Waypoint-y of topics.
Patrick Klepek
12.30.19
russia

White House Confirms Trump Had a Super-Friendly Phone Call With Putin Over the Weekend
Putin thanked Trump for U.S. intelligence that purportedly thwarted a terrorist attack planned for St. Petersburg on New Year's Eve.
Tim Hume
12.30.19
gun control

The Reason Republicans Won't Even Vote on the Violence Against Women Act
For years the law was bipartisan, but then Democrats tried to close the "boyfriend loophole."
Matt Laslo
12.30.19
gun violence

6 Seconds of Terror: Video Shows How the Texas Church Shooting Unfolded
Church security shot and killed the gunman almost immediately after he killed two people.
Tim Marcin
12.30.19
Games Opinions

The Best Game of 2019 Helped Me Finally Understand My Body
A year ago, if you'd told me these were going to be my favorite games, I wouldn't have believed you. What a strange year.
Patrick Klepek
12.30.19
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