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africa

Congo's Youth-Led Protest Movement Vows to Keep Fighting, After a Disputed Referendum

Following violent protests, a constitutional referendum held in Congo passed by a landslide, lifting restrictions on President Denis Sassou Nguesso standing for another term — after 32 years in charge.
Kayla Ruble
10.28.15
food waste

A Chinese City Lost a Fried Rice World Record Because of Its Food Waste

The four tons of fried rice were originally intended to feed students in nearby schools, but were eventually deemed inedible and sent off to a farm to feed pigs instead, causing Guinness to strip the title.
Nick Rose
10.28.15
Premieres

BeatKing Gets Pensive on "4AM"

The self-proclaimed "Texas Uncle Luke" takes a more serious look at life on the '3 Weeks' standout.
Kyle Kramer
10.28.15
How Scared Should I Be?

How Scared Should I Be of Teens on Halloween?

On Halloween, teens own the streets. But are they scary?
Mike Pearl
10.28.15
Halloween

A Gang of Despicable Ghouls Takes Over a Cathedral in NYC

On the eve of Halloween, this church will shake your spirits.
Noémie Jennifer
10.28.15
Film

This Pumpkin Zoetrope Is the Jack o' Lantern King

The "pumpkintrope" is the perfect fusion of animation and gourd-carving.
Beckett Mufson
10.28.15
Mental Health Bar

‘Inner Vision’ Is the Game That Made Me Tell You It's OK to Talk About Depression

Video games are not a substitute for seeking professional help, but ones like this can help with taking that first step.
Joe Donnelly
10.28.15
asia & pacific

Escalating Violence and Mining Encroachment Spark Protests in the Philippines

The Lumads, an indigenous group, say the government is sanctioning military and paramilitary operations on their land in order to displace them and allow mining companies, including those with Canadian, Australian, and British interests, to enter.
Hilary Beaumont
10.28.15
Fashion

Here Are All the Terrible Meme Halloween Costumes No One Should Buy

Here are some outfits that are great ways to say, "Hey, remember this popular internet joke? Me too!"
Drew Millard
10.28.15
security

Email Encryption Is Broken

"These attacks are both readily found in the wild and pose a real threat to users."
Joseph Cox
10.28.15
Raptors

Take a Shot for Me: Previewing the Raptors' Season Using Drake Songs

Season previews around this time of year result in overkill, so we decided to preview the Raptors' season the only way that made sense—by using Drake songs. Thank us later.
Sasha Kalra
10.28.15
News

Proposed Tightening of Australian Asylum Seeker Laws Could Impact Thousands

"The Bill, if it becomes law, could deny protection to people fleeing war zones because the danger they face is 'generalized,' not personal."
Paul Gregoire
10.28.15
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