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Tedium

The Story of the Trackball, Canada's Earliest Gift to Computing
The evolution of the trackball, which is more than an upside-down mouse. It's the Royal Canadian Navy’s greatest contribution to modern-day computing. Really.
Ernie Smith
1.17.18
partying

Partying With Sumo Wrestlers Almost Killed Me
Now I've done a lot of stupid shit in my life. But squaring off with world champion Sumo wrestlers in the parking lot of a Russian hotel is among the stupidest.
Robin Black
1.17.18
North Korea

Kim Jong Un's fancy ski resort will host South Korea's Olympic skiers
The invitation to Masik Pass, the Kim regime’s resort near the coastal city of Wonsan, came Wednesday after the two countries decided to join forces at the games.
Alex Lubben
1.17.18
The VICE Morning Bulletin

The VICE Morning Bulletin
House and Mueller both subpoena Bannon, US national park advisers resign in protest, 22 states to sue FCC over net neutrality, and more.
VICE Staff
1.17.18
Premieres

Donovan Wolfington: Dead and Loving It
Hear the band go out on top with a song from ‘WAVES,’ their final (and best) album.
David Anthony
1.17.18
State of Surveillance

There's No Public Evidence Huawei Spies on Americans, But the Company Is Getting Blackballed Anyway
Telecom companies scrapping plans to sell Huawei phones reeks of hysteria and protectionism.
Karl Bode
1.17.18
Bitcoin

A Suicide Prevention Hotline Was the Top Post on the Cryptocurrency Subreddit Yesterday
Bitcoin's price dip Tuesday shows that the cryptocurrency is still volatile.
Jordan Pearson
1.17.18
Culture

A Hip-Hop Crew Rallies Youth with Peaceful Protest in One of Colombia's Most Dangerous Towns
A homegrown rap crew is fostering self-expression to give new life to the youth of the region.
Felipe Sánchez Villarreal
1.17.18
figure skating

Meet Adam Rippon, Your New Favorite Figure Skater
Rippon, who finally qualified for the Olympics on his third try, will be the first out gay man to represent the USA in the Winter Olympics at PyeongChang 2018.
John Florio & Ouisie Shapiro
John Florio
Ouisie Shapiro
1.17.18
Skynet

Energy Neutral Drone Swarms Can Spy on You Without Taking a Break
Researchers imagine a self-sufficient internet of drones.
Michael Byrne
1.17.18
How Not to Die

How Doctors Keep Jehovah’s Witnesses Alive When They Refuse Blood Transfusions
“I was raised in a religion where blood transfusions were the worst possible thing you could ever do.”
Elizabeth Brown
1.17.18
McDonald's

Dinosaur Museum Chastises McDonald's for 'Thoughtless', 'Insulting' Radio Ad
McDonald's has pulled the advertisement from Canadian airwaves due to backlash.
Mayukh Sen
1.17.18
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