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Digital Politics

How Facebook and Google Win By Embedding in Political Campaigns
A new report from the Campaign for Accountability details the questionable role of internet platforms in election races.
Sarah Emerson
8.15.18
Recipe

Honeydew Melon and Fennel Salad Recipe
Bite-size chunks of melon and toasted pistachios make for the perfect summery salad.
Ben Mims
8.15.18
VICE News Tonight on HBO

When Givenchy needs to sell a luxury handbag in China, they call Mr. Bags
This 26-year-old former finance student can make a luxury handbag sell out in minutes.
Dexter Thomas
Karen Ye
8.15.18
Italy bridge collapse

Italy’s populists were told the Genoa bridge would collapse. They called it a "fairy tale."
A 2013 statement on the party’s website dismissed warnings of “the imminent collapse of the Morandi Bridge” as a “favoletta."
Tim Hume
8.15.18
New music

Cat Power and Lana Del Rey Combine Perfectly on Breathy New Single "Woman"
It's the second single from 'Wanderer,' Chan Marshall's first new album in six years.
Alex Robert Ross
8.15.18
climate change

Climate Change Will Lock Us Into a Feedback Loop of Stupidity
The more the world heats up, the less we'll be able to understand it.
Tom Whyman
8.15.18
Politics

This Vermont woman could become the nation’s first openly transgender governor
The progressive Democrat and first-time candidate beat out three other candidates and now goes up against the popular Republican incumbent.
Emma Ockerman
8.15.18
noodle physics

Finally, We Know How to Break Dry Spaghetti Noodles Perfectly In Half
A bend and a twist make dry noodles break in half, instead of shattering all over the kitchen.
Samantha Cole
8.15.18
Internet Videos Of Particular Importance

Obviously Watch Erykah Badu's New Tiny Desk Concert
The idiosyncratic, existential soul artist warmed up with "Rimshot" before stretching out a remarkable, 12-minute "Green Eyes."
Alex Robert Ross
8.15.18
The Cutest Job in the World

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The Baby Tree Kangaroo Keeper
If only you could shrink a kangaroo and make it more adorable... oh wait!
Jakarta

Jakarta is About to Become an Entirely New City
We spoke to an urban planner about how mass transit is going to change Indonesia's biggest, and most congested, city.
Yvette Tanamal
8.15.18
LGBTQ

What Does Freedom Mean to You?
In India's Independence day, we asked Berhampur's third gender about the nature of freedom.
Maroosha Muzaffar
All images by Viraj Nayar
8.15.18
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