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Brighton Zeuner Sees Skateboarding As Space To Create
This 15 year-old pro found her creative outlet in skateboarding. As she trains for Tokyo, she’s bringing that spark into new points of inspiration, on and off the board.
Created with Vans
8.8.19
domestic terrorism

The FBI Needed Child Porn Charges to Arrest a Man with "Hunting Guides" for Jews, Muslims, and Refugees
The FBI received a tip in January but couldn't arrest him until June.
Tess Owen
8.8.19
Hacking

Exclusive: Critical U.S. Election Systems Have Been Left Exposed Online Despite Official Denials
The top voting machine company in the country insists that its election systems are never connected to the internet. But researchers found 35 of the systems have been connected to the internet for months and possibly years, including in some swing states.
Kim Zetter
8.8.19
Hong Kong

“Fuck Your Mother”: Hong Kong Protesters Are Furious With Police — And Letting Them Know It
Protestors say the police have increasingly turned to excessive force in recent weeks, at the same time that they’ve turned a blind eye toward violent actors, like the triads.
Laurel Chor
8.8.19
Gender

15 States Have Passed New Laws to Protect Women After #MeToo
A new study shows that the movement has made tangible waves beyond the media.
Mary Retta
8.8.19
Books

When the Conflict Zone You're Reporting on Is Home
We spoke to Zahra Hankir—editor of "Our Women on the Ground," a new collection of essays by Arab women reporters—about why no one else can report on the region like Arab women can.
Leila Ettachfini
8.8.19
Games News

A First-Person Adventure Is One of the Coolest Mario Maker Levels Yet
They somehow pulled this off using tools meant for a platformer. It must be seen to be believed.
Patrick Klepek
8.8.19
self-care

True Self-Care Is Not About You
“Self-care” is marketed as an isolating, individual activity, but the best way to care for ourselves is to care for each other.
Angie Jaime
8.8.19
Rank Your Records

Polyvinyl Records Co-Founder Picks 10 Important Albums from Their Catalog
The long-running label is responsible for over 350 indie rock releases. Matt Lunsford pinpoints 10 pivotal moments in its history, including albums by Japandroids, American Football, and Jay Som.
Dan Ozzi
8.8.19
privacy

Researchers Show How Europe's Data Protection Laws Can Dox People
A security researcher was able to get companies to give him his fiance’s Social Security Number, passwords, and other sensitive private information with her consent by taking advantage of GDPR’s 'Right of Access' requests.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
8.8.19
ring

New Map Reveals That At Least 231 Cities Have Partnered With Ring
An interactive map, researched and compiled as a personal project by an incoming college senior, gives the most comprehensive view of Ring’s partnerships with law enforcement to date.
Caroline Haskins
8.8.19
TV

Phoebe Waller-Bridge Explains What Changed Her Mind About 'Fleabag' Season 2
She was originally going to end the show after one season. But then the Hot Priest came along.
River Donaghey
8.8.19
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