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Archives for August 2018

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Why obvious lies make great propagandaWhy obvious lies make great propaganda
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The propaganda trick Trump and Putin both use.

By Carlos Maza
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How a cricket superstar became Pakistan’s prime ministerHow a cricket superstar became Pakistan’s prime minister
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Why the world is watching Imran Khan.

By Kimberly Mas and Christina Thornell
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Stop peeing in the pool. Chlorine doesn’t work like you think.Stop peeing in the pool. Chlorine doesn’t work like you think.
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Pee-ple, taking bathroom breaks in pools is not cool.

By Gina Barton
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Michael Cohen: sex, lies, and campaign financeMichael Cohen: sex, lies, and campaign finance
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Trump’s former personal lawyer pleaded guilty to two counts of campaign finance violations stemming from the Stormy Daniels scandal.

By A.J. Chavar
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How Brexit could cause a crisis at the Irish borderHow Brexit could cause a crisis at the Irish border
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The open border has helped keep the peace for 20 years.

By Sam Ellis
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Pinball isn’t as random as it seemsPinball isn’t as random as it seems
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Hint: Go for the flashing lights.

By Coleman Lowndes
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The gospel according to Aretha FranklinThe gospel according to Aretha Franklin
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Two songs that show off Aretha Franklin’s gospel roots.

By Estelle Caswell
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How ID laws can put trans people in dangerHow ID laws can put trans people in danger
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And for the dozens of unsolved trans murder cases, ID laws can delay justice.

By Ranjani Chakraborty
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How Juul made nicotine go viralHow Juul made nicotine go viral
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Juul tried to design a solution to a public health problem. It wound up creating another one.

By Christophe Haubursin
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How reliable is fingerprint analysis?How reliable is fingerprint analysis?
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Fingerprint analysis can be useful for law enforcement, but it’s not as reliable as you think.

By Dean Peterson
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Why the street gang MS-13 is an American problemWhy the street gang MS-13 is an American problem
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In our latest Vox + ProPublica collaboration, we separate MS-13 fact from fiction.

By Ranjani Chakraborty

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