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Archives for April 2019

Money
Amazon made a skin care line based on what users search forAmazon made a skin care line based on what users search for
Money

When it comes to face products, shoppers often search for ingredients, not brands.

By Cheryl Wischhover
Politics
Trump promised his sons would keep business out of politics. He’s admitting that was a lie.Trump promised his sons would keep business out of politics. He’s admitting that was a lie.
Politics

“Don is, uh, he’s enjoying politics.”

By Aaron Rupar
Culture
The Perfect Date is Netflix’s newest teen movie starring Noah Centineo. It’s fine.The Perfect Date is Netflix’s newest teen movie starring Noah Centineo. It’s fine.
Culture

Netflix’s almighty algorithm has decided we need another entry in this mini genre.

By Constance Grady
Games of Thrones season 8
Game of Thrones won’t be the last TV show everyone cares aboutGame of Thrones won’t be the last TV show everyone cares about
Games of Thrones season 8

But it will bring an end to the glorious age of the TV recap.

By Emily St. James
Could Barcelona’s plan to push out cars and build superblocks work in the US?
Climate

A few US cities, like Portland, Oregon, might have the infrastructure and civic will to follow in Barcelona’s footsteps.

By David Roberts
Politics
Senate Republicans are using a recent rules change to push through more judgesSenate Republicans are using a recent rules change to push through more judges
Politics

Mitch McConnell went full steam ahead with district court judges this past week.

By Li Zhou
Future Perfect
India’s poor don’t want money — they want health careIndia’s poor don’t want money — they want health care
Future Perfect

A new survey asks how cash transfers stack up against services. People want their government to provide the latter.

By Kelsey Piper
Future Perfect
Scientists added human brain genes to monkeys. Yes, it’s as scary as it sounds.Scientists added human brain genes to monkeys. Yes, it’s as scary as it sounds.
Future Perfect

Some are calling the Chinese experiment “an ethical nightmare.”

By Sigal Samuel
Politics
Julián Castro really wants to talk about immigration, but he’s most impressive talking about his workJulián Castro really wants to talk about immigration, but he’s most impressive talking about his work
Politics

The former mayor knows a lot about housing and education.

By Matthew Yglesias
Culture
Disney+ will launch in November for $6.99 per month. Here are 5 things to know.Disney+ will launch in November for $6.99 per month. Here are 5 things to know.
Culture

Disney’s Netflix competitor looks ... a lot like Netflix. But it’s more than just another place to watch movies.

By Allegra Frank
archives
Vox Sentences: Will Assange face trial in the US?Vox Sentences: Will Assange face trial in the US?
archives

WikiLeaks’ founder is arrested in London; New Zealand’s Parliament passes a ban on semiautomatic weapons.

By Catherine Kim and Fareehan Elgakhlab
Culture
Rapper Nipsey Hussle’s death put an inspiring life in the spotlightRapper Nipsey Hussle’s death put an inspiring life in the spotlight
Culture

The Grammy nominee’s quiet rise from the Crips to community activist defines his legacy.

By Allegra Frank
World Politics
Sudan’s longtime leader was ousted in a military coup. Protesters still want democracy.Sudan’s longtime leader was ousted in a military coup. Protesters still want democracy.
World Politics

Omar al-Bashir, an accused war criminal, was arrested by the military on Thursday.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Former Obama White House counsel indicted in charges stemming from Mueller probeFormer Obama White House counsel indicted in charges stemming from Mueller probe
Politics

It’s the latest aftershock of the Mueller investigation.

By Andrew Prokop
Culture
Hawkeye’s upcoming TV show means he probably survives Avengers: EndgameHawkeye’s upcoming TV show means he probably survives Avengers: Endgame
Culture

A Hawkeye and Kate Bishop limited television series is reportedly in the works.

By Alex Abad-Santos