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Archives for October 2019

Technology
The New HBO Max is competing with Netflix by giving you Friends and Game of Thrones for $15 a monthThe New HBO Max is competing with Netflix by giving you Friends and Game of Thrones for $15 a month
Technology

HBO Max will have plenty of competitors, including Netflix and Apple and Disney’s new streaming services.

By Peter Kafka
Politics
5 takeaways from House Democrats’ resolution on the impeachment inquiry5 takeaways from House Democrats’ resolution on the impeachment inquiry
Politics

The measure will put both Democrats and Republicans on the record about the investigation.

By Li Zhou
World Politics
Lebanon’s prime minister submits his resignation amid mass protestsLebanon’s prime minister submits his resignation amid mass protests
World Politics

Millions call for regime change in Lebanon.

By Hannah Brown
Politics
The double standard at play in Katie Hill’s resignationThe double standard at play in Katie Hill’s resignation
Politics

Katie Hill has resigned over a relationship with a campaign staffer. Duncan Hunter is still in office.

By Li Zhou
World Politics
12 questions about Brexit you were too embarrassed to ask12 questions about Brexit you were too embarrassed to ask
World Politics

What is Brexit? Why did is it delayed again? And how the heck did we end up here?

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
The future of Brexit will be decided in December 12 electionsThe future of Brexit will be decided in December 12 elections
World Politics

Parliament just voted to have a Christmastime general election that is going to be a referendum on Brexit.

By Jen Kirby
How a $0.04 metro fare price hike sparked massive unrest in Chile
World Politics

Thousands of people in Chile have taken to the streets to protest against the government.

By Mark Johanson
Technology
Sony is closing Vue, its pay TV streaming service you never usedSony is closing Vue, its pay TV streaming service you never used
Technology

Hulu, YouTube, and other companies are still trying to make it work, but digital TV bundles turn out to be a hard sell.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Uber and Lyft have launched a campaign to avoid government regulation in CaliforniaUber and Lyft have launched a campaign to avoid government regulation in California
Technology

Gig companies want voters to give them a break.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Culture
Find Me, the Call Me By Your Name sequel, is tender, melancholy, and deeply flawedFind Me, the Call Me By Your Name sequel, is tender, melancholy, and deeply flawed
Culture

In André Aciman’s new novel, Elio and Oliver reunite at last. Eventually.

By Constance Grady
What the Katie Hill story means for young women in public life
Politics

What happened to Hill could discourage other women — especially younger and LGBTQ women — from seeking careers in the public eye.

By Anna North
Politics
All the near-total abortion bans passed this year have now been blocked in courtAll the near-total abortion bans passed this year have now been blocked in court
Politics

But the biggest threat to abortion might come from another place.

By Anna North
Future Perfect
Denny’s is selling Beyond Burgers nowDenny’s is selling Beyond Burgers now
Future Perfect

More restaurants are adding meatless “meat” offerings.

By Kelsey Piper
Technology
What is “quantum supremacy” and why is Google’s breakthrough such a big deal?What is “quantum supremacy” and why is Google’s breakthrough such a big deal?
Podcast
Technology

Here’s what it might mean for you and for the future of encryption.

By Delia Paunescu
Culture
Game of Thrones’ showrunners won’t be directing Star Wars after allGame of Thrones’ showrunners won’t be directing Star Wars after all
Culture

David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are choosing their $200 million Netflix deal over Star Wars.

By Aja Romano