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Can Abortion Clinics Trust the Police to Keep Them Safe Now?

“If I could live my life and never call a cop ever again, I would be the happiest person.”
Carter Sherman
6.29.22
Tattoos

People Are Preserving Dead Relatives' Tattoos and Turning Them Into Art

Tattoo artists have a new hustle: recovering ink from bodies of the recently-deceased at the behest of their loved ones.
Claire Woodcock
6.29.22
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'We Should Stay Far Far Away From This': Robinhood Said of GameStop After Elon Musk Tweeted 'Stonks'

A Congressional report criticizes Robinhood for "troubling business practices, inadequate risk management, and a culture that prioritized rapid growth."
Edward Ongweso Jr
6.29.22
Games Podcasts

Waypoint Radio Debates if Spending 10 Hours in a Game's Tutorial Is Normal

We test the limits of run optimization on this week's Waypoint Radio, as we discuss 'Neon White' and others.
Ricardo Contreras
6.29.22
Tech

How the Supreme Court’s Abortion Decision Affects Tech and Privacy

Period tracker apps and social media collect a wealth of information on us. Would they turn it over to state authorities looking to punish people who’ve sought reproductive care?
Matthew Gault
6.29.22
Science

The Secret World of Pointing

This familiar gesture has a surprisingly vast array of meanings and uses.
Shayla Love
6.29.22
tech-science

First Responders Are Testing Futuristic 'Jet Suits'

A flying suit developed by Gravity Industries is in trials for use by paramedics, performers, and the military.
Becky Ferreira
6.29.22
tech-science

Watch This New Device Build Things Using Levitation—It Looks Like Magic

LeviPrint, a robot arm that uses acoustic waves to suspend objects and build structures, must be seen to be believed.
Becky Ferreira
6.29.22
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The Polaroid Go Camera Is the Perfect Cure for Instagram Exhaustion

If social media has made you resent the sea of selfies and staged vacation pix, this tiny Polaroid camera is a breath of fresh air.
Hilary Pollack
6.29.22
Politics

Tina Peters’ Refusal to Accept Her Loss in Colorado Is a Preview of 2024

Within minutes of Peters’ election loss, her supporters in the election-denying world were sharing bogus conspiracies claiming the vote was rigged.
David Gilbert
6.29.22
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The Best Sex Toys For Trans Folks and Non-Binary Horndogs

From dildos and nipple suckers to vibrators and metal wands, these sex toys should definitely be on your radar during Pride month—and beyond.
Archie Bongiovanni
6.29.22
sex abuse

Calls for Justice as Rampant Abuse Exposed at Philippine Arts High School

Following VICE World News’ exclusive report on alleged abuses at the Philippine High School for the Arts, students and lawmakers alike are demanding accountability.
JC Gotinga
6.29.22
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