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Faces at the Front: Meeting Mega-Fans at a Tyler, the Creator Gig
Introducing our new series 'Faces at the Front', where we chat with the mega-fans who queue for hours to get on the barrier. This time: IGOR.
Ryan Bassil
9.19.19
Nightlife

The Fight for London's New Generation of Fetish Clubs
Klub Verboten is part of a new wave of events taking a younger, modern and more inclusive approach to kink and fetish – but dated regulations and social stigma is making it hard for them to survive.
Emma Garland
9.19.19
The VICE Guide to Right Now

Scientists Find Black Carbon Particles in Placenta Of Pregnant Women Exposed to Air Pollution
Research reveals that these particles, usually found in emissions from coal power plants and car exhausts, can potentially transfer to unborn babies and lead to low birth weight, miscarriages and premature births.
Shamani Joshi
9.19.19
mental health

Every Decision You’ll Come to Regret During Freshers Week
No, you don't need to drop a week's rent on a wristband for FUN events that mostly involve wearing identical, branded T-shirts.
Iona David
9.19.19
Culture

Indonesian Censors Think ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Is Too Violent and Sexual
After censoring Sandy the squirrel’s bikini, the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission is sanctioning a network that broadcasts the show for other peculiar reasons.
Adi Renaldi
9.19.19
Environmental Extremes

Indonesians Struggle with Daily Life as Forest Fires Rage On
Indonesia’s forest fires have led to school closures, flight cancellations, and road accidents.
Ikhwan Hastanto
9.19.19
LGBTQ

A Trans Woman was Hacked to Death in the Philippines
Advocates are once again pushing for the SOGIE bill, which aims to protect the LGBTQ community in the Philippines.
Lia Savillo
9.19.19
Canada Election 2019

Justin Trudeau Admits to Wearing Blackface and Brownface
“It was racist,” the prime minister told reporters.
Sarah Berman
9.18.19
Trump national security

Trump’s New National Security Chief Once Compared Trump to President Obama
“He is closer to President Obama’s view of the world than the views of the GOP base”
Greg Walters
9.18.19
Environmental Extremes

As Drought-Ravaged Australia Burns, Voters Cling to the Idea That Climate Change Is 'Unproven'
The northeast interior has become a case study in global warming. Here we see the ramifications of a changing climate, but also how humans hold onto preconceptions regardless of new evidence.
Gavin Butler
9.18.19
Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein Abused Teen for 3 Years When She Was Basically Homeless, Lawsuit Says
She's the 6th accuser who's now suing Epstein's estate to seek some kind of justice
Emma Ockerman
9.18.19
food news

Baltimore Crab Restaurant Changes Dress Code After Being Accused of Blatant Discrimination
Prohibited items of clothing included baggy clothing, "athletic attire," "jerseys except on game days for Baltimore teams," and work boots.
Jelisa Castrodale
9.18.19
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