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Weinergates in Waiting: Will My Sexts Come Back to Haunt Me Too?

As Weinergate 2.0 has played out in recent weeks, it has occurred to me that many of us who now sext with wanton abandon may end up in, or vying for, positions of power. Might I also be facing a full-blown media scandal?
Kat George
8.10.13
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Billy Rohan Left Florida to Create Illuminati Videos

This week, I caught up with my forever friend, the pro skateboard personality and filmmaker Billy Rohan. After spending a year in Florida to gather his thoughts, he’s back in New York City to launch a new video series called Illumignarly.
Taji Ameen
8.10.13
News

Sympathy for the Beijing Airport Bomber

Years after Dongguan police beat Ji Zhongxing and left him paralyzed, he went to the Beijing Capital International Airport to hand out out leaflets regarding his grievances. When airport security officers approached him and asked him to stop, Ji held...
George Ding
8.10.13
Stuff

The Best of Vladimir Zhirinovsky, the Clown Prince of Russian Politics

When he ran for prime minister, Zhirinovsky's campaign promises included free vodka for men and better underwear for women. He’s throttled newscasters and state officials, told world leaders to suck Russian dick, and pontificated about enslaving the...
Diana Bruk
8.10.13
Motherboard Blog

Your Best Defenses Against U.S. Government Snooping Just Disappeared

This week, two encrypted email providers shut down, and that’s bad news if you’d rather the government didn’t read your emails.
Patrick McGuire
8.10.13
Words

Day of The Dead is Going To Scare The Crap Out of You (In A Good Way)

The five spookiest tunes we're hoping to hear at Hard's Halloween fright fest.
David Garber
8.10.13
Words

Killing it: The Juiciest DJ Gossip of the Week

Ultra Fest's payment plan, Miley Cyrus makes BANGERZ, and the worst interview ever with Diplo.
THUMP Staff
8.10.13
Photos

Pics or It Didn't Happen: Ravers on Roller Coasters

Wild rides, light shows, and Morgan Page. LePanda presents some neon photos from Six Flags' Electric Adventure.
THUMP Staff
8.9.13
Tech

Obama Plans to Reform NSA Spying Programs and Increase Transparency

In his most direct response to NSA spying controversy yet, President Obama announced this afternoon that he’ll pursue reforms to the mass surveillance program in an effort to restore public trust, which has been dwindling as more details are leaked...
Meghan Neal
8.9.13
Motherboard Blog

Obama Plans to Reform NSA Spying Programs and Increase Transparency

The president's call for reform is an attempt to set the record straight on what the NSA surveillance programs do, and don't do.
Meghan Neal
8.9.13
Stuff

I Spoke to Some Sex Addicts About Anthony Weiner

As Anthony Weiner has promised to "seek help," I went to a Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) meeting to see if I would find him there. Unfortunately, he was not in attendance, so I did the next best thing: asked other sex addicts what they thought...
Ryan P McCarthy
8.9.13
videos

Video: All Dom Wrong - "Give Myself Away"

Music videos don't need to be complicated. Give us scantily-clad club kids with killer moves and we're all set.
VICE Thump
8.9.13
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