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food news

Brutal Murder of 19 People in Mexico Could Be Related to Avocado Trade, Expert Says
A researcher believes the horrifying public display of bodies that took place in Uruapan this week stems back to the high demand for avocados.
Jelisa Castrodale
8.9.19
ring

Ring Told People to Snitch on Their Neighbors in Exchange for Free Stuff
Ring helped people form private ‘Digital Neighborhood Watches’ where they report ‘suspicious activity’ in exchange for free Ring products and discounts, according to a presentation obtained by Motherboard.
Caroline Haskins
8.9.19
Music

Katy Perry's Latest Track Is Evidence That Pop Is Out of New Ideas
Perry's first single after losing a copyright infringement lawsuit illuminates an issue in pop music: it all sounds—and looks—too similar.
Alex Zaragoza
8.9.19
Games Podcasts

After It Doxxed 2000 Journalists, Why Should We Ever Trust the ESA Again?
In a world where personal data can be used as a weapon by harassers and hackers, the risk of attending E3 has gone way up.
Austin Walker
8.9.19
Film

The Trans Character in the 'Rocko's Modern Life' Reboot Is a Huge Step Forward
Netflix's film reboot of the Nickelodeon show is sending a signal to the rest of the industry about what modern life should really look like.
Taylor Hosking
8.9.19
uber

We’re All Killing Uber Just By Using It
Uber lost another $5.2 billion this quarter and continues to lose money. For now, we're just getting subsidized rides from Silicon Valley investors.
Edward Ongweso Jr
8.9.19
TV

Netflix's 'The Family' Unmasks the Political Power of Christian Fundamentalists
We spoke with director Jesse Moss and author Jeff Sharlet about the "transactional relationship" between the Christian right and the government.
Joseph Bien-Kahn
8.9.19
Indigenous issues

Indigenous Artists Tell Us What They Think About Land Acknowledgements
Cultural events in Canada often start with a statement to recognize the gathering is taking place on Indigenous land. Here's what five Indigenous artists think of the practice.
Graham Isador
8.9.19
In Moderation

Facebook and YouTube Are Failing to Detect Terrorist Content in Arabic
"Jihadists are aware that Arabic, in addition to considering it a sacred language, provides a linguistic firewall which their adversaries find difficult to penetrate."
Moustafa Ayad
8.9.19
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

“She Should Be Shot”: An Ohio Man Was Just Charged With Threatening AOC
Timothy J. Ireland Jr. was arrested in Toledo for posting a threatening message on Facebook and telling Capitol Police he meant it.
Greg Walters
8.9.19
drugs-health

Exclusive: Emails Show This Anti-Tobacco Crusader’s Close Relationship with JUUL
Tom Miller is Iowa's attorney general. He's also an adviser to JUUL, even as the company faces controversy and lawsuits.
Allie Conti
8.9.19
impeachment

“Formal Impeachment Proceedings” Have Begun. Here’s What That Really Means.
It's the first time Jerry Nadler has said it publicly, and it could change the game
Greg Walters
8.9.19
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