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This morning, prisoners beat Harvard students in a debate, officials say the Islamic State used mustard gas, Canadians calling themselves "Sluts Against Harper" promise to send nude photos to anyone who votes against the Conservative leader, and more.

Islamic State militants in Syria (Photo by Medyan Dairieh)

Here is everything you need to know about the world this morning, curated by VICE.

US News

  • Clinton Opposes TPP
    Hillary Clinton has announced her opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. It comes as Clinton tries to protect herself against attacks from Democratic rivals on the left, unhappy with the potential impact of TPP on jobs and the environment. —The Washington Post
  • VW Scandal: US Boss Knew
    Volkswagen's US boss admits he knew about the emission test problems affecting millions of cars last year. Michael Horn will go before Congress today to explain that he became aware of emissions rigging as early as spring 2014. —The New York Times
  • Murdoch: Obama Isn't 'Real' Black President
    Fox News boss Rupert Murdoch has been criticized for implying America's current president isn't black enough. "Ben and Candy Carson terrific," he tweeted. "What about a real black President who can properly address the racial divide?" —USA Today
  • Prisoners Defeat Harvard Debaters
    Inmates at New York's Eastern correctional facility come out on top after taking on Harvard's students in a formal debate. The Harvard College Debating Union later took to Facebook to describe the victors as "phenomenally intelligent and articulate". —The Guardian

International News

  • Attack on Yemeni Wedding
    At least 13 people have been killed in air strikes that hit a wedding party in the rebel-held town of Sanban, Yemen. A Saudi-led coalition has been carrying out air raids against Shiite rebels. —BBC
  • Islamic State Used Mustard Gas
    Militants from the Islamic State fired mortar rounds containing mustard gas in northern Iraq, according to Kurdish officials. The substance is banned under international law, since it can burn skin and cause severe respiratory problems. —Reuters
  • Nepal's Fuel Plea
    Nepal has issued a plea to fuel suppliers to bring oil by air to help ease a shortage ahead of the Himalayan country's biggest festival. An unofficial blockade by India has caused transport problems and schools closures. —AP
  • Saudi Prince Raises Twitter Stake
    Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal has increased his stake in Twitter to 5.17 percent. His increased share now makes him the second biggest shareholder (even though the Prince has only tweeted 171 times). —CNN

Everything Else

  • Someone Could Spy On You Using a MacBook Camera
    Don't get too paranoid, but experts have confirmed that terrifying internet generation campfire story: that it is possible for hackers to access your MacBook's camera function and watch your every move. —VICE
  • 'Slut' the Vote
    A group of young Canadians calling themselves "Sluts Against Harper" are promising to send personalized nude photos to anyone who votes against Conservative leader Stephen Harper. —Motherboard
  • Those Bieber Dick Photos
    Photos of Justin Bieber's penis are all over the internet. Debate now rages over the best way for intelligent people to discuss this important news. —Noisey
  • Steve-O Jailed
    Jackass stuntman Steve-O has been jailed for 30 days for an anti-Seaworld protest. He climbed a crane on Sunset Boulevard, set off fireworks and let loose a balloon with "Seaworld sucks" written on it. —Independent

Done with reading for today? How about watching LARPing Saved My Life, the latest episode of Profiles by VICE, in which we meet Jon Gallagher, a LARPer with Asperger's syndrome who says live action role-playing has helped him make friends, learn social skills, and get a job.