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Archives for August 2014

Health
40 percent of Americans fear a US Ebola outbreak40 percent of Americans fear a US Ebola outbreak
Health

New Harvard poll shows that fear and misconceptions about the virus are spreading in America.

By Julia Belluz
TV
The reactions of Emmy winners and losers, in GIFsThe reactions of Emmy winners and losers, in GIFs
TV

The Emmys are a night where we honor the greatest actors on television and their greatest performances. But there may be no greater performance than acting genuinely happy while accepting soul-crushing defeat.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Modern Family and Breaking Bad win yet more EmmysModern Family and Breaking Bad win yet more Emmys
Culture

It was the fifth win in a row for Modern Family and the second for Breaking Bad.

By Emily St. James
Emmy Awards
Bryan Cranston wins Emmy for Lead Actor in a DramaBryan Cranston wins Emmy for Lead Actor in a Drama
Emmy Awards

Bryan Cranston won the award for Lead Actor in a Drama Series Emmys for his role as Walter White in the final season of Breaking Bad.

By Kelsey McKinney
TV
The Emmys put Sofia Vergara on a rotating pedestalThe Emmys put Sofia Vergara on a rotating pedestal
TV

Ick.

By Emily St. James
Emmy Awards
The Emmys’ shining star: Billy on the StreetThe Emmys’ shining star: Billy on the Street
Emmy Awards

In a skit shown at the 2014 Emmy Awards, Billy Eichner (from Billy on the Street) and Seth Meyers accosted people on the streets of New York to ask them questions about popular culture. It was funny.

By Kelsey McKinney and Alex Abad-Santos
TV
Julia Louis-Dreyfus wins third Emmy for VeepJulia Louis-Dreyfus wins third Emmy for Veep
TV

It’s her fifth Emmy overall, and her third Emmy for Veep in particular.

By Emily St. James
Emmy Awards
Jim Parsons wins another Emmy for Big Bang TheoryJim Parsons wins another Emmy for Big Bang Theory
Emmy Awards

It’s his fourth award.

By Emily St. James
TV
All of the 2014 Emmy Award WinnersAll of the 2014 Emmy Award Winners
TV

Literally all of them

By Kelsey McKinney
Technology
How Facebook is clearing clickbait from your newsHow Facebook is clearing clickbait from your news
Technology

Facebook is changing its ranking system to put clickbaity posts lower on your feed.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Comic Books
Marvel’s Spider-Woman cover controversy, explainedMarvel’s Spider-Woman cover controversy, explained
Comic Books

After a wave of criticism, Marvel, the artist who drew the cover, and the comic’s writer have finally responded. And not all of them seem to be on the same page.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Health Care
Study: Medical pot linked to fewer opioid deathsStudy: Medical pot linked to fewer opioid deaths
Health Care

This study backs a major argument for medical marijuana.

By German Lopez
Culture
Why did Guardians of the Galaxy feel so empty?Why did Guardians of the Galaxy feel so empty?
Culture

Our Summer Movie Week begins with a consideration of a common ailment for many modern blockbusters.

By Emily St. James
Syria
How the US, its allies, and its enemies made ISISHow the US, its allies, and its enemies made ISIS
Syria

Who is to blame for ISIS? To start, everyone.

By Zack Beauchamp
TV
The Leftovers: Where were you on October 14?The Leftovers: Where were you on October 14?
TV

Here’s a rundown of what the characters were doing just before the Vanishings.

By Brandon Ambrosino