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net neutrality

Effort to Shame Republicans for Killing Net Neutrality Gains Steam in the House

Ignoring the public’s will on net neutrality is going to be an issue in the midterms.
Karl Bode
7.17.18
Comics!

'Tripleting,' Today's Comic by Seo Kim

Seo freaks out after coming across two girls dressed just like her.
Seo Kim
7.17.18
Merch

You Can Make Trump Say Whatever You Want with These Fake 'Signed' Portraits

An online shop sells knock-off presidential portraits with custom messages in Trump's handwriting, and will apparently let you write obscene ones.
Eve Peyser
7.17.18
who is america?

Sacha Baron Cohen’s “kinderguardians” with guns prank is already turning into a campaign issue

A congressional challenger is now campaigning on a Sacha Baron Cohen prank after his Republican opponent admitted on camera that he supports putting guns in the hands of children.
Alex Lubben
Christianna Silva
7.17.18
mlb

Bryce Harper Won the Home Run Derby, You Absolute Maniacs

Some people (Chicago Cubs fans) think Bryce Harper and his dad cheated during the Home Run Derby. Other people (stable adults) don't care.
Sean Newell
7.17.18
Uncommon Jay

Uncommon Jay: The Breakout Star of 'Very Cavallari'

Thank goodness for Jay Cutler.
KATIE HEINDL
7.17.18
Environment

Deformed Fish, Rabbits With Two Genitals: Canada’s Largest National Park Is Falling Apart

A federal study found that out of 17 environmental indicators at Wood Buffalo National Park—the second-largest national park in the world—15 are declining.
Jordan Pearson
7.17.18
DNA/IDK

DNA Damage from CRISPR Has Been ‘Seriously Underestimated’

The breakthrough gene therapy has hit some major stumbling blocks in the last few months that threaten its status as a therapy.
Daniel Oberhaus
7.17.18
Drugs

China is Using Mass Pee and Poo Surveillance to Police Illegal Drug Use

Police in dozens of Chinese cities are sifting through human waste to track narcotics rings and drug programs.
Sarah Emerson
7.17.18
disability

New York City Is a Nightmare for Disabled People

The subway is a mess, and taxis and rideshares aren’t always accommodating to disabled passengers.
s.e. smith
7.17.18
movies

I Recreated the 20-Mile Walk from 'Falling Down' Minus the Murders

I followed in Michael Douglas' footsteps to see if walking across town in the heat would turn me into a murderous racist.
Justin Caffier
7.17.18
body

Young People Are Getting Injections to Avoid Looking Old

Dermatologists say the practice of preventative botox is growing in popularity among 20-something men and women. But how safe is it?
Markham Heid
7.17.18
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