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Why Are Some Muslim Countries Standing in Solidarity With China?

Political power and economic motivations are compelling reasons for Muslim nations to continue their support, despite China's persecution of Uighurs.
Meera Navlakha
7.19.19
Crime

Someone Is Conning Film Industry Workers Into Coming to Indonesia

The ‘Hollywood Con Queen’ is duping American and European film industry workers with enticing deals, conning victims of thousands of dollars.
Ikhwan Hastanto
7.19.19
Film

The Five Most Disturbing Parts of the 'Cats' Trailer, Ranked

From everyone having human hands to whatever the hell is going on with James Corden, this is truly the stuff of nightmares.
Drew Schwartz
7.18.19
Astro Guide

Daily Horoscopes: July 19, 2019

The moon enters Pisces today.
Annabel Gat
7.18.19
Drugs

Ohioans Have Lost More Than 1 Million Years of Life Due to the Opioid Crisis: Report

A new report made the discovery after analyzing overdose deaths from 2009-2018.
Manisha Krishnan
7.18.19
Send her back

Ilhan Omar and AOC Are Punching Back at Trump's “Fascist Rhetoric”

The Trump rally's "send her back" chant is reverberating around the Capitol.
Matt Laslo
7.18.19
Iran

Trump Says the U.S. Navy Shot Down an Iranian Drone

The drone came within 1,000 yards of a U.S. worship in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said Thursday.
Alex Lubben
7.18.19
News

Holy Hell, Canada’s Alleged Mafia Were Living Good Until They Were Arrested

Police in Ontario have arrested leading members of the Figliomeni family in the biggest mob bust in the province’s history.
Mack Lamoureux
7.18.19
LGBTQ

Berkeley's Effort to Abolish Gender Is Chaotic and Fabulous

The city is replacing all gendered language—including "man hole" and "fraternity"—with new terms.
Diana Tourjée
7.18.19
tech-power

Data Broker LocationSmart Will Fight Class Action Lawsuit Over Selling AT&T Data

Earlier this week the EFF and a law firm filed a class action lawsuit against AT&T and two data brokers. Now one of those data companies says it'll fight the lawsuit.
Joseph Cox
7.18.19
guns

Border Protection Officer Had a Side Gig Selling Illegal Guns out of the Trunk of His Car

He sold at least 99 unlicensed firearms from the late 1990s until the time of his arrest in February.
Kelly Vinett
7.18.19
TV

Netflix Originals Are More Mediocre Than Ever

Netflix is losing the "The Office" and "Friends," but it's counting on "Netflix Originals." Those aren't as good as they used to be.
Bettina Makalintal
7.18.19
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