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The Biggest Pink Diamond in 300 Years Has Been Unearthed

Weighing 170 carats, the Lulo Rose is an ultra-rare gem from Angola.
Becky Ferreira
7.28.22
News

The Far-Right Is Using Monkeypox to Peddle Anti-LGBTQ ‘Grooming’ Conspiracies

Two cases of monkeypox in U.S. children have set the far-right off on yet another dangerous conspiracy, particularly harmful toward gay men.
Tess Owen
7.28.22
Tech news

Viral Pink Sauce Comes With Lengthy Terms and Conditions

An email sent to Pink Sauce customers introduces new terms and conditions for the condiment, and also cites possible delays in delivery.
Jules Roscoe
7.28.22
vergas

This Grandma’s Dying Wish Was a Giant Dick on Her Grave

The grave of 99-year-old Catarina Orduña Pérez is now topped with a huge penis and testicles weighing nearly 600 pounds.
Nathaniel Janowitz
7.28.22
Libraries

This Town Closed Its Only Library After Residents Chased Out LGBTQ+ Workers

Employees of the Vinton Public Library quit after months of complaints about LGBTQ+ books, leaving the town of 5,000 with no library for a week.
Claire Woodcock
7.28.22
Tech

Repair Advocacy Organizations Accuse John Deere of Violating EPA Regulations

According to Repair.org and PIRG, the tractor manufacturer’s repair policies are violating the Clean Air Act.
Matthew Gault
7.28.22
TV

In ‘Rap Shit,’ the Internet Is Real Life, Just as It Is in Real Life

The way Issa Rae's new show portrays social media is a more modern expression of what the internet is and how we use it every day.
Gita Jackson
7.28.22
abortion access

The Dire Consequences of Overturning Roe v. Wade, One Month Later

In states with partial or total abortion bans, providers are facing threats and patients are struggling to access potentially lifesaving care.
Molly Longman
7.28.22
News

The Right Is Freaking Out About Jane’s Revenge. But What Is It?

VICE News found 24 instances of vandalism or arson against anti-abortion groups linked to Jane’s Revenge. But it appears un-unified and unorganized.
Carter Sherman
7.28.22
japan

A Wild Dolphin in Japan Is Accused of Biting Beachgoers

Following the claims, the beach has set up a machine that emits ultrasonic frequencies to keep the dolphin at bay.
Hanako Montgomery
7.28.22
china

Could Nancy Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan Set Off a War?

It’s too late for the U.S. House Speaker to back down, analysts say.
Rachel Cheung
7.28.22
Music

The Harsh Reality of Touring as a Female POC DJ

In this book extract from 'Tales From the Booth', an anonymous DJ reveals how travelling the world for music isn't as glamorous as it sounds.
Anonymous
7.28.22
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