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Mars Is ‘Irrelevant to Us’ If Earth Is Doomed, Author of Legendary Mars Trilogy Says

Kim Stanley Robertson wrote an optimistic trilogy about humans living on Mars, but in 2022 Earth is way too messed up.
Edward Ongweso Jr
8.12.22
Tech

‘We Plan to Run Over the Child on Saturday’: Elon Musk Stans Are Trying to Debunk a Tesla Full Self-Driving Safety Video

"Is there anyone in the Bay Area with a child who can run in front of my car on Full Self-Driving Beta to make a point?"
Chloe Xiang
8.12.22
Games Podcasts

‘Ali’ Is a Mashup That’s Worse Than the Sum of Its Parts

'Ali' is what happens when Michael Mann decides to borrow too much from other films.
Ricardo Contreras
8.12.22
Tech

Listen to a Story from Motherboard’s First Ever Short Story Collection

In ‘Flyover Country,’ we see a world where U.S. factories churn out iPhones using prison labor.
Matthew Gault
8.12.22
Politics

Trump Demands the DOJ Release the FBI Search Warrant… That He’s Had All Week

Trump could have released the FBI search warrant days ago.
David Gilbert
8.12.22
Identity

How the 1947 Partition of India Affected Future Generations

“There are also stories of grandchildren who have seen their grandparents sleep with knives under their pillows, perhaps stemming from a survival instinct developed during the days of Partition.”
Arman Khan
8.12.22
workers rights

‘For Them I Am a Prey’: The Hidden Exploitation of Punjabi Women in Italy

In the heart of Italy’s farming industry, less than 100 kilometres from Rome, women of Punjabi origin face exploitation and workplace harassment.
Pari Saikia
Sona Singh
Cecilia Ferrara
8.12.22
shopping-deals

Mini Versions of Our Place's Uber-Popular Always Pan (and Pot) Just Dropped

As if Our Place’s line of Instagram-friendly cookware couldn’t get any cuter, here come baby versions of the brand's top sellers.
Becca Blasdel
8.12.22
shopping-wellness

Basket Case: What to Buy at Sephora, According to Our Editors

We combed through every fancy serum, grail perfume, and dry shampoo to bring you the absolute best finds from the beauty megastore.
Rec Room Staff
8.12.22
mental health

Signs That You Need a Mental Health Break From Work, and How To Ask For One

Talking about mental health issues with the HR or your boss can be overwhelming. But maybe it’s time you did.
Shubhanjana Das
8.12.22
Lebanon

Man Becomes Public Hero After Holding Up Bank to Withdraw His Own Money

Bassam al-Sheikh Hussein was hailed by some in Lebanon despite taking bank workers hostage during a 6-hour siege, indicating the scale of the country's total financial meltdown.
Matthew Kynaston
8.12.22
Death Penalty

Man Receives Life Sentence for Slamming 9-Month-Old’s Head Over Spilled Drink

The judge said the child's murder didn't warrant the death penalty, prompting comparisons to Singapore's ruthless use of capital punishment in drug cases.
Koh Ewe
8.12.22
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