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Archives for September 2019

The 10 biggest stories you missed while you were glued to the Trump impeachment drama
Technology

Protests in Egypt. Controversy over Joker. A GM strike. And Greta Thunberg versus right-wing trolls.

By Alex Ward and Vox Staff
Explainers
5 things to know about Eugene Scalia, Trump’s new labor secretary with a famous dad5 things to know about Eugene Scalia, Trump’s new labor secretary with a famous dad
Explainers

He has a talent for dismantling workers’ rights.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Gun Violence
More research finds “stand your ground” laws lead to more homicidesMore research finds “stand your ground” laws lead to more homicides
Gun Violence

States pass “stand your ground” laws to boost public safety. Studies show the laws do the opposite.

By German Lopez
Money
DIY vape juice mixing is on the rise in the face of a federal vaping crackdownDIY vape juice mixing is on the rise in the face of a federal vaping crackdown
Money

State and federal lawmakers have proposed bans on flavored e-cigarette products.

By Terry Nguyen
Politics
Why Giuliani read his personal texts on Fox News, briefly explainedWhy Giuliani read his personal texts on Fox News, briefly explained
Politics

Giuliani’s “giant iPad texts” were undeniably amusing — but they’re a serious problem for the State Department.

By Aaron Rupar
Technology
Xbox and Playstation manipulate their marketplaces — and customers — just like Google, Amazon, and AppleXbox and Playstation manipulate their marketplaces — and customers — just like Google, Amazon, and Apple
Technology

A new study shows that it’s not just search giants that are controlling what products you see.

By Rani Molla
The Zelensky call also shines a light on Trump’s financial corruption
Politics

“The last time I traveled to the United States I stayed in New York near Central Park and I stayed at the Trump Tower.”

By Matthew Yglesias
Climate
Kids around the world are striking again for the climate. They aren’t giving up.Kids around the world are striking again for the climate. They aren’t giving up.
Climate

Greta Thunberg is targeting the airline industry this week.

By Umair Irfan
Podcasts
Here are the most damning parts of the whistleblower report against President Donald TrumpHere are the most damning parts of the whistleblower report against President Donald Trump
Podcast
Podcasts

Today, Explained breaks down the newly released complaint.

By Delia Paunescu
Politics
Early polls show voter support for impeachment is growingEarly polls show voter support for impeachment is growing
Politics

Following House Democrats’ announcement of a formal impeachment inquiry, there’s been an uptick in voter support.

By Li Zhou
Technology
Rent the Runway stops accepting new customers as operations melt downRent the Runway stops accepting new customers as operations melt down
Technology

The billion dollar startup has been plagued by warehouse issues, resulting in tons of delayed orders.

By Jason Del Rey
Politics
The 4 possible crimes in the Trump-Ukraine scandal, explainedThe 4 possible crimes in the Trump-Ukraine scandal, explained
Politics

Based on what we know so far, Trump and his top aides could be implicated in four different types of federal crimes.

By Ian Millhiser
Culture
Lost is still groundbreaking TVLost is still groundbreaking TV
Culture

It might be the most significant show of the 21st century.

By Emily St. James
Politics
The timeline of Trump’s decision to withhold aid to Ukraine is increasingly suspiciousThe timeline of Trump’s decision to withhold aid to Ukraine is increasingly suspicious
Politics

Trump ordered the aid held just ahead of a call with Ukraine’s president.

By Sean Collins and Alex Ward
Politics
“Liddle’, not Liddle”: Trump’s latest tweets are among his most bizarre yet“Liddle’, not Liddle”: Trump’s latest tweets are among his most bizarre yet
Politics

The Ukraine scandal seems to be making Trump’s tweets even more unhinged.

By Aaron Rupar