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For Now, The Fate Of LGBT Workplace Rights Lies In Mitch McConnell's Hands

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For Now, The Fate Of LGBT Workplace Rights Lies In Mitch McConnell's Hands Sen. Mike Lee's opposition to lesbian Chai Feldlum could lead to the closure of the EEOC, which enforces civil rights law in the workplace—unless Mitch McConnell intervenes. December 31, 2018 at 08:21PM Continue: https://thebea.st/2BPsQvX

This is why we need to start treating ageing as a disease

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This is why we need to start treating ageing as a disease December 31, 2018 at 07:36PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2BVESUO

The Philosopher Redefining Equality

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The Philosopher Redefining Equality Elizabeth Anderson thinks we've misunderstood the basis of a free and fair society. December 31, 2018 at 07:36PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2R5gf2p

Chinese Schools Keep Tabs On Kids With 'Intelligent Uniforms'

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Chinese Schools Keep Tabs On Kids With 'Intelligent Uniforms' All in all, you're just another chip in the wall. December 31, 2018 at 07:21PM Continue: https://engt.co/2GJTP1E

Trump Used Her Slain Daughter To Rail Against Illegal Immigration. She Chose A Different Path

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Trump Used Her Slain Daughter To Rail Against Illegal Immigration. She Chose A Different Path After Mollie Tibbetts was killed and his parents moved to Illinois, Ulises Felix went to live with her family. December 28, 2018 at 10:12PM Continue: https://wapo.st/2CFkc53

These Conductive Gloves Mean You Can Turn Off Predictive Text This Winter

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These Conductive Gloves Mean You Can Turn Off Predictive Text This Winter Live your best life this winter with Glidergloves. The whole glove is touchscreen-friendly, the inside is super soft, a non-slip grip is ideal for holding coffee, and an extended cuff holds in heat. December 28, 2018 at 09:02PM Continue: https://amzn.to/2ThG7ES

Whiskey Cocktails by Van Flandern

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Whiskey Cocktails by Van Flandern These recipes from the mind of America’s top mixologist are all shot against the backdrop of such legendary New York City bars as the Brandy Library, Dead Rabbit Bar, and McSorleys December 28, 2018 at 08:37PM Continue: https://amzn.to/2CCDTtY

These Are 50 Of The Biggest Fake News Hits On Facebook In 2018

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These Are 50 Of The Biggest Fake News Hits On Facebook In 2018 After spending two years launching third-party fact checking programs, rolling out News Feed updates, and investing in other anti-misinformation initiatives, Facebook is still the home of viral fake news. December 28, 2018 at 08:32PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2SpB84V

This Is The Worst Oil Disaster You’ve Never Heard Of

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This Is The Worst Oil Disaster You’ve Never Heard Of When Hurricane Ivan sank an oil platform owned by Taylor Energy in 2004, it has spewed hundreds of barrels of oil per day. And it’s not stopped December 28, 2018 at 07:47PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2EPLiYm

Every Building on Every Block: A Time Capsule of 1930s New York

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Every Building on Every Block: A Time Capsule of 1930s New York In the late 1930s and early 1940s, New York City sent photographers to every building in every borough in an attempt to make property tax assessments fairer and more accurate. The result was more than 700,000 black-and-white snapshots, which were recently digitized. December 28, 2018 at 07:37PM Continue: https://nyti.ms/2TdGct1

What I learned from trying to live like a genius

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What I learned from trying to live like a genius It’s 6 o’clock in the morning, and my privates are the temperature and color of a blue raspberry snow cone. December 28, 2018 at 06:27PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2Q5lUQw

Why Dodge Investigated, Then Abandoned, A Mid-Engine Viper

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Why Dodge Investigated, Then Abandoned, A Mid-Engine Viper In the mid-90s, a secret team of Dodge engineers studied what it would take to build a mid-engine Viper. December 28, 2018 at 06:17PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2rXnREO

Apple Blew $9 Billion Buying Back Its Own Stock. There’s a Lesson Here

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Apple Blew $9 Billion Buying Back Its Own Stock. There’s a Lesson Here Now that stocks are crashing — the S&P 500 is down about 17 percent from its September peak — some companies are looking like they overpaid. December 28, 2018 at 06:02PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2BMsDcT

MrBeast, Youtube's Viral Philanthropist, Explains Where All That Money Comes From

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MrBeast, Youtube's Viral Philanthropist, Explains Where All That Money Comes From It's a combination of brand deals and viral videos. December 28, 2018 at 05:57PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2Rhlhbj

This Own Goal From Italy's Second-Tier League Is... Yikes

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This Own Goal From Italy's Second-Tier League Is... Yikes Ascoli lost to Palermo 3-0 on Thursday, in part thanks to this tremendous blunder from goalkeeper Filippo Perucchini. December 28, 2018 at 05:47PM Continue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=76&utm_source=ifttt&v=M1fhRQPxOYU

The Moral Horror Of America's Prisons

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The Moral Horror Of America's Prisons Congress isn't doing enough to fix the current U.S. penal system, which is a failure of historic proportions. December 28, 2018 at 05:02PM Continue: https://bloom.bg/2QSHGw2

The Ever-Growing Reality That We Might Be Able To Live Forever

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The Ever-Growing Reality That We Might Be Able To Live Forever Would you like to live forever? Sooner rather than later, this may be a question you'll need to answer. Truly. Because it'll be an option — for you and everyone else. December 28, 2018 at 04:02PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2CElzAP

Guy Attaches A High-Speed Camera To A Lawnmower Blade, Films It Destroying Stuff

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Guy Attaches A High-Speed Camera To A Lawnmower Blade, Films It Destroying Stuff One of the most reliable genres of Good YouTube Content is Obliterating Stuff In Slow Motion, and this video delivers. December 28, 2018 at 03:42PM Continue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_source=ifttt&v=RtnQLc_NI0Q

An Elephant's Personhood On Trial

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An Elephant's Personhood On Trial A legal case involving a famous solitary elephant poses a fundamental question about animals' rights. December 28, 2018 at 03:37PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2ViidKX

He Drew His School Mascot — and ICE Labeled Him a Gang Member

He Drew His School Mascot — and ICE Labeled Him a Gang Member December 28, 2018 at 03:17PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2QSrECq

My Year Of Surrendering To The Strange Power Of The YouTube's Music Algorithm

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My Year Of Surrendering To The Strange Power Of The YouTube's Music Algorithm I had begun by using YouTube deliberately to fill a gap in Spotify’s collection, but the site’s eerily insightful recommendations soon took over, thrusting me toward music I may never have encountered without them. December 28, 2018 at 03:17PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2BIU8UN

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Bloomberg December 28, 2018 at 02:02PM Continue: https://bloom.bg/2EUuXT8

If You’re Over 50, Chances Are the Decision to Leave a Job Won’t be Yours

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If You’re Over 50, Chances Are the Decision to Leave a Job Won’t be Yours A new data analysis by ProPublica and the Urban Institute shows more than half of older U.S. workers are pushed out of longtime jobs before they choose to retire, suffering financial damage that is often irreversible. December 28, 2018 at 01:52PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2LDbuH8

Elon Musk's Loop tunnel relies on century-old roller coaster tech

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Elon Musk's Loop tunnel relies on century-old roller coaster tech December 28, 2018 at 01:27PM Continue: https://nbcnews.to/2AmkRqj

MurderJamal Khashoggi's Murder Remains A Mystery

MurderJamal Khashoggi's Murder Remains A Mystery Was Khashoggi's death a planned assassination or a rendition gone awry? December 28, 2018 at 01:12PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2QUh4Li

It's Time To Upgrade Your Swearing Game.

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It's Time To Upgrade Your Swearing Game. Profane practitioners take note. This book will turn you into the LeBron James of F-Bombs. December 28, 2018 at 02:02AM Continue: https://amzn.to/2AlQvEj

Inside Facebook’s Secret Rulebook for Global Political Speech

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Inside Facebook’s Secret Rulebook for Global Political Speech Under fire for stirring up distrust and violence, the social network has vowed to police its users. But leaked documents raise serious questions about its approach. December 27, 2018 at 11:37PM Continue: https://nyti.ms/2Aitxy3

2018 Was The Year Of The Smart City Skeptic

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2018 Was The Year Of The Smart City Skeptic Companies like Google, Uber or Facebook aren't built to fix society. That includes cities. December 27, 2018 at 10:57PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2rX7KHq

Every Bar In Red Dead Redemption 2, Reviewed

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Every Bar In Red Dead Redemption 2, Reviewed Whether you want a full belly, a quick drink, a place to stay the night or even a haircut, you'll find a saloon to meet your needs. December 27, 2018 at 09:34PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2Q6SMbt

When Sick Cattle Were Alleged Victims Of Arrow-Wielding Elves

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When Sick Cattle Were Alleged Victims Of Arrow-Wielding Elves For centuries, farmers suspected their sick livestock had been "elf-shot." December 27, 2018 at 08:19PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2TfCyP9

The 'Fortnite' Fashion Industry Makes As Much Money As Amazon

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The 'Fortnite' Fashion Industry Makes As Much Money As Amazon Target, Starbucks and American Express all made less. December 27, 2018 at 07:44PM Continue: https://nym.ag/2BFebTS

Fentanyl Is Exploding — And Heroin Addicts Are Becoming Reliant On A Nasal Spray To Reverse ODs

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Fentanyl Is Exploding — And Heroin Addicts Are Becoming Reliant On A Nasal Spray To Reverse ODs And drug addicts are far more likely than first responders to save each other with Narcan, since they are often actually shooting up with the person turning blue. December 27, 2018 at 07:39PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2Al8Scz

Here's How Harvey Weinstein Changed Entertainment News

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Here's How Harvey Weinstein Changed Entertainment News Entertainment reporters had tried — and failed — for years to break the Weinstein story. Hollywood's eventual #MeToo reckoning also proved to be a transformational moment for the news industry devoted to covering it. December 27, 2018 at 07:24PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2AjYeD3

This Trick For Capturing Color Photos On A Game Boy Camera Is No Different From How Regular Cameras Work

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This Trick For Capturing Color Photos On A Game Boy Camera Is No Different From How Regular Cameras Work Nintendo's 1998 camera accessory is only capable of taking dithered grayscale pictures, but with Photoshop, some colored gels and basic photographic know-how, you can see what a color-capable version of the tool might've looked like. December 27, 2018 at 07:04PM Continue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_source=ifttt&v=FPkJaEG-C_M

3D fractal zoom - Inverted Temple

3D fractal zoom - Inverted Temple Fractal animation made with Mandelbulb3D. The camera moves away from the surface of a 3D fractal object ("SierpHilbert") while rotating, panning out and… December 27, 2018 at 06:59PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2VgUGKH

Instagram accidentally made users' feeds scroll horizontally

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Instagram accidentally made users' feeds scroll horizontally Instagram gave your feed the stories treatment. December 27, 2018 at 05:09PM Continue: https://engt.co/2BN0SBc

The Year Of Deleted Tweets

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The Year Of Deleted Tweets Confront your past before someone does it for you. December 27, 2018 at 04:39PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2Ai7uaJ

A Critical Protection for Plant and Factory Workers Is Eroding

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A Critical Protection for Plant and Factory Workers Is Eroding The Chemical Safety Board, tasked with investigating industrial accidents, is perenially underfunded, understaffed and under attack. December 27, 2018 at 04:34PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2VbXN6i

Where Have All The Music Magazines Gone?

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Where Have All The Music Magazines Gone? Inside music journalism post-2008 recession, and how media consumption in the 21st century offers a road map for the continuation of the once-robust medium. December 27, 2018 at 04:34PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2Q5sxSF

If Fruits Could Move, They'd Move Like This

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If Fruits Could Move, They'd Move Like This It's a good thing fruits cannot move. Because if they could we would never want to touch them. December 27, 2018 at 04:19PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2ERCEZI

Blissed Out Stoner Emerges From His Trash Cocoon

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Blissed Out Stoner Emerges From His Trash Cocoon Oscar the Grouch found your stash... and it's all gone now. December 27, 2018 at 03:49PM Continue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&utm_source=ifttt&v=Ja48gz8e54Q

Gracious Nerd Accepts His Gift Of 'God Of War' For The PS2 Instead Of the PS4

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Gracious Nerd Accepts His Gift Of 'God Of War' For The PS2 Instead Of the PS4 When this kind gamer unwrapped "God of War" (2005), he calmly explained to his mother that she had made a hilarious mistake. He wasn't mad, he was laughing! And then everyone was laughing with him when he realized it was all a good-hearted prank. December 27, 2018 at 03:39PM Continue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&utm_source=ifttt&v=lxAe_V5vD_0

More Than 40 Dead After Attack At Government Compound In Afghanistan

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More Than 40 Dead After Attack At Government Compound In Afghanistan A suicide bomber detonated a vehicle outside a public welfare building in the country's capital, before gunmen entered the building and held out for hours against security forces. All three gunmen were killed by Afghan security forces. December 27, 2018 at 12:39PM Continue: https://n.pr/2Ah0Nps

Start Your Year Off Right. Give Less F*CKS

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Start Your Year Off Right. Give Less F*CKS Mark Manson's counterintuitive approach to living is the first thing you should read this year. December 26, 2018 at 10:54PM Continue: https://amzn.to/2ENLLdB

Like Ice In Your Whiskey? You Should Check Out This Whiskey Wedge

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Like Ice In Your Whiskey? You Should Check Out This Whiskey Wedge The Whiskey Wedge kit provides the perfect balance of ice to whiskey. Not too cold, and not too watered down. Perfect. December 26, 2018 at 10:54PM Continue: https://amzn.to/2EPJQpZ

The Everlane Slim Fit Jean

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The Everlane Slim Fit Jean Easy and slim — but not skinny. These jeans are made of premium 11 oz Japanese denim that feels substantial, but has a touch of stretch for comfort. December 26, 2018 at 10:54PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2ENLFTh

You Should Probably Enroll In This Adventure Photography Workshop

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You Should Probably Enroll In This Adventure Photography Workshop Huckberry has partnered with Alex Strohl to teach the the ins and outs of outdoor photography. December 26, 2018 at 10:49PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2ShnwbS

Female Inmates In Training For A Life After Prison

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Female Inmates In Training For A Life After Prison The inside of one of the buildings at Washington Corrections Center for Women looks like a prep site for a construction project. It's full of cinder blocks, wheelbarrows, and large standing wood frames. About a dozen inmates wearing orange safety vests and hardhats are pounding nails into the frames. December 26, 2018 at 06:34PM Continue: https://n.pr/2Tds6Yr

Reading Into Albert Einstein's God Letter

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Reading Into Albert Einstein's God Letter The God letter was cleverly marketed. "Not only does the letter contain the words of a great genius who was perhaps feeling the end fast approaching," the auction house Christie’s said on its web site, "It addresses the philosophical and religious questions that mankind has wrestled with since the dawn of time: Is there a God? Do I have free will?" December 26, 2018 at 05:24PM Continue: http://bit.ly/2LAMIaF

Legal weed is everywhere — unless you’re a scientist

Legal weed is everywhere — unless you’re a scientist December 25, 2018 at 05:44PM Continue: https://politi.co/2EPbiE6