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running out of opportunities

Anthony Bennett Is Stuck in No Man's Land

It's hard to envision a scenario where Anthony Bennett improves his NBA prospects this season, even if a return home sounds promising on paper. The former No. 1 overall pick is running out of opportunities.
Alex Wong
10.1.15
New York

​Does Coachella in New York City Sound Like a Good Idea to You?

Rumors are that Goldenvoice is planning an east coast version of the California fest
THUMP Staff
10.1.15
News

What We Know So Far About the Shooting at a Community College in Oregon

Ten people were dead and several more wounded after the horrific attack by a 26-year-old man.
Mike Pearl
10.1.15
Stuff

The Muppets Are Back and Sexier Than Ever

The new, pheromone-driven incarnation of the Muppets straddles a milquetoast line between the all-ages whimsy of its forebear and the amazingly disgusting filth-fest 'Meet the Feebles.'
Noah Berlatsky
10.1.15
middle east

Iranian Ground Troops Are Joining Russians in Syrian Offensive: Reports

Anonymous Lebanese sources have told Reuters that hundreds of Iranian troops have entered Syria in recent days — and that more are on the way.
VICE News
10.1.15
Restaurants

How to Run a World-Class Restaurant Without Butter

At Betony, executive chef Bryce Shuman has taken a page from Matthew Barney's Drawing Restraint series and banned butter from his kitchen to foster innovation.
Larissa Zimberoff
10.1.15
FIGHTLAND

Top Bantamweights From Thailand and the Philippines to Clash in World Title Match

The long running boxing rivalry between the Philippines and Thailand continues.
James Goyder
10.1.15
News

This Flying HOLODEC Is a 3D Microscope for Clouds

Researchers have invented an airborne holographic 3D imaging device capable of capturing pictures of the microscopic droplets that clouds are made of.
Emiko Jozuka
10.1.15
crime & drugs

Marijuana Dispensaries in Oregon Have Opened Their Doors to Recreational Users

Pot sales in Oregon are the latest reflection of the shifting approach to marijuana in the US, as legalization efforts move forward in a growing number of states.
Reuters and VICE News
10.1.15
americas

Hillary Clinton Was Angry About Attempts to Scrap 'Mother' and 'Father' from US Passport Applications

Hillary Clinton feared that an attempt to add gender-neutral terms to US passport applications would incur the wrath of certain media outlets, led by the Republican Sarah Palin and others.
VICE News
10.1.15
Music

Chris Brown Is a Terrible Test Case for Australia's Attitude Towards Violence Against Women

If you're struggling to figure out if the Chris Brown visa saga is pro-women, pro-racist, or ham-fisted PR, it's understandable.
Lee Zachariah
10.1.15
short circuit

Tweetbot, the Best Indie Twitter App, Just Got a Significant Upgrade

One of the few remaining independent Twitter developers has just introduced a new feature that Twitter itself should be jealous of.
Nicholas Deleon
10.1.15
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