Netflix's 'Tiger King' is American exceptionalism on steroids
Right as most of the country locked down in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Netflix's latest true-crime documentary Tiger King arrived, providing a kind of hypnotic distraction from the news. The series follows the rise and fall of Joseph…
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When will it be over? The psychology behind our obsession with an "end date"
By Tracey Anne Duncan
"Please tell me when this will end," my friend said to me during our virtual happy hour. He was pleading, on the verge of tears. The president gave it another month. Many health experts have suggested that this supposed deadline is problematic.…
Online board games are having a moment
By Shawn Cooke
There are an infinite number of ways to spend 16 hours awake at home every day. Sourdough starters and Animal Crossing appear to be the internet’s current fixation, along with addictive, mind-addling series like Tiger King, the collective streaming…
How to grocery shop safely during coronavirus without being a jerk
By Melissa Pandika
Pre-pandemic, grocery shopping was pretty chill. Maybe you’d stress over the long lines, or the store running out of your go-to oat milk. But what used to be the most mundane of weekend activities is now fraught and chaotic. Customers are…
Trump's seemingly arbitrary coronavirus decisions could hurt his supporters the most
By Ezra Marcus
Is President Trump actively trying to kill his supporters? At the very least, he’s not helping them get better. Politico reports that the White House has decided against reopening Obamacare enrollment for those without insurance during the…
The federal government will lock all inmates in their cells for 14 days to combat coronavirus
By Vanessa Taylor
Social distancing is already isolating enough, especially if you live alone. But imagine not even being able to access the internet or a phone to check up on loved ones or have the ability to look — let alone walk — outside. That's now the case for…
Inside a Brooklyn vodka company's pivot from booze to hand sanitizer
By Tracey Anne Duncan
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, we’re seeing a huge impact on businesses of all types. But we’re also seeing what they’re made of, as far as community values go. There’s a lot of disaster capitalism and disheartening corporate exploitation…
Which VR headset is right for you?
By Brittany Vincent
Virtual reality is one of the most exciting aspects of the gaming industry right now, mostly due to the many fantastic games being released. The new Half-Life: Alyx is exemplary, and a great representation of what the medium is capable of. But with…
New details have emerged about GOP senators' stock sales — and they're not pretty
By Rafi Schwartz
Late last month, after reports indicated that Georgia Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler had sold off a trove of stocks ahead of the historic financial implosion caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Loeffler defended herself against allegations that…
Gov. Andrew Cuomo rips White House on making states compete for ventilators
By Ezra Marcus
As the White House continues its uneven coronavirus response, states are fighting to take matters into their own hands. On Tuesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) sounded the alarm at a press conference about the lack of coordination from the…
This gear might actually make running suck less
By Melissa Pandika
For those of us who swore by our gym or fitness studio (raises hand), COVID-19 has forced us to get resourceful. Many of us are making do with dumbbells and other home equipment — but sometimes, an at-home workout is the last thing we want to do…
Social distancing might actually lead to the best sleep of your life
By Zlatan Krizan
The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting daily routines around the world. Overwhelmed hospitals, desolate schools, ghostly towns and self-isolation echo a campy horror flick, but an all too real one. Companies are laying people off by the thousands, the…
Will coronavirus delay the general election? All of your 2020 questions, answered
By Ray Levy-Uyeda
As the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. forces state and local governments to extend shelter-in-place orders, re-evaluate civil rights for those detained in jails and immigration centers, and postpone primary elections, thousands of Americans are…
By rolling back fuel efficiency standards, Trump could be dooming the U.S. auto industry
By AJ Dellinger
On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced that it will officially roll back fuel efficiency standards for the automotive industry, securing a major policy victory for the president — and a significant step back for everyone else. Under the new…
Online board games are having a moment
By Shawn Cooke
There are an infinite number of ways to spend 16 hours awake at home every day. Sourdough starters and Animal Crossing appear to be the internet’s current fixation, along with addictive, mind-addling series like Tiger King, the collective streaming…
Politicizing coronavirus is making us hate each other online
By Kara Weisenstein
Nobody is immune from coronavirus. As we’ve seen these last few weeks, people of all walks of life are getting sick. From famous athletes, to non-famous healthcare workers, high-profile politicians, and celebrated actors. Many communities are…
Trump's coronavirus relief efforts seem to be focused on one thing: PR
By Ezra Marcus
The president’s coronavirus response continues to revolve less around informing the public, and more about boasting of his accomplishments. On Monday, on a conference call with the nation’s governors, audio of which was obtained by The New York…
Scientists believe human pee might be the key to colonizing the moon
By Vanessa Taylor
Future astronauts heading to the moon may end up living in bases made out of their own pee. That's according to a recent study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, which found that human urine may be the perfect building material for…
How to not screw up your at-home workouts, according to trainers
By Tracey Anne Duncan
Gyms are off-limits right now (thanks again, coronavirus), but that doesn't mean we have to emerge from this pandemic as soft, noodle-armed sloths with high cholesterol and blood pressure. Exercise not only strengthens our immune systems, it can…
This federal judge's order might lead to the release of more than 3,000 migrant children
By Vanessa Taylor
The coronavirus has caused more than 2,500 deaths, and it's still not at its peak. Calls to continue social distancing have prompted federal judges to look into vulnerable populations for whom that isn't possible, like those incarcerated in jails or…
You can see the whole universe by looking into a black hole, according to new research
By Brittany Vincent
It isn't advisable to stare straight into a black hole, but if you did, you might find some particularly dazzling sights. If you looked closely enough, you may just see the entire universe, according to a recent edition of the journal Science…
When will it be over? The psychology behind our obsession with an "end date"
By Tracey Anne Duncan
"Please tell me when this will end," my friend said to me during our virtual happy hour. He was pleading, on the verge of tears. The president gave it another month. Many health experts have suggested that this supposed deadline is problematic.…
Meet the new generation of teen mom influencers turning to YouTube instead of reality tv
By Scout Brobst
On December 7, at 9:31 a.m., 18-year-old Yasmyn Switzer gave birth to her second child, Analia Rae Lynn Dominick, a cherub-faced baby girl weighing in at seven pounds eight ounces and measuring 21 inches long. By 11 p.m. the next day, Switzer had…
How to grocery shop safely during coronavirus without being a jerk
By Melissa Pandika
Pre-pandemic, grocery shopping was pretty chill. Maybe you’d stress over the long lines, or the store running out of your go-to oat milk. But what used to be the most mundane of weekend activities is now fraught and chaotic. Customers are…