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News

Thailand’s Youth Are Protesting Against the Government in a Fight for Their Future

08.10.20

By Caleb Quinley
Tech

We Asked 105 Experts What Worries Them Most About the Future

12.05.18

By Becky Ferreira
News

Far-right authoritarian Jair Bolsonaro is Brazil’s new president. Here’s what you need to know.

10.29.18

By David Gilbert
News

Uzbekistan’s president is probably dead — but the government won’t confirm it

09.02.16

By Rachel Browne
News

Canada Continues Making Nice With the World By Lifting Sanctions on Authoritarian Belarus

05.10.16

By Justin Ling
Tech

In Vietnam, “Depraved” Blogging Could Get You Locked Up for a Decade

06.26.13

By Faisal Islam
Tech

The Syrian Revolution Will Still Be Tweeted: An Activist Talks About Coping With Assad’s Web Blackout

11.30.12

By Leandro Oliva

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Music

A Man Has Been Arrested for Taking Flowers from Ozzy Osbourne’s Memorial

2 days ago

By Stephen Andrew Galiher
Music

New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need Hear This Week (8/15)

From Grandson’s new single, “God is an Animal,” to Bad Omens’ first new song in three years, New Music Friday has a lot to offer this week.

2 days ago

By Stephen Andrew Galiher
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Tech

Want a Sonos Home Theater Upgrade on a Budget? The Beam Soundbar Is Just $369.

Want better audio without having to sell a kidney? Sonos’ semi-affordable soundbar is on sale for a price that goes full-blown affordable.

06.05.25

By Matt Jancer
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News

Scientists Used Mushrooms To Invent a Plastic That’s Alive

06.05.25

By Luis Prada
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News

Dji Is… Happy That the White House Will Decide Next Week on Whether To Ban Its Drones?

DJI has swagger as the US government fulfills it wishes and takes a rumored imminent look into whether the Chinese company can keep operating as usual in the US.

06.05.25

By Matt Jancer