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Vox Archives Archive

Archives for December 2014

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Millennials are way more educated than their parents. They’re also paid less.Millennials are way more educated than their parents. They’re also paid less.
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This group of young adults in particular is bearing the brunt of economic problems

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Major jihadist attack in Chechnya for the first time in years: what you need to knowMajor jihadist attack in Chechnya for the first time in years: what you need to know
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Militants fought for hours with security forces in Grozny, leaving parts of downtown ablaze.

By Max Fisher
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Rep. Peter King says the real reason Eric Garner is dead is he “was so obese”Rep. Peter King says the real reason Eric Garner is dead is he “was so obese”
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He loves Officer Daniel Pantaleo almost as much as he loves IRA terrorists.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Jon Stewart on Eric Garner: “If comedy is tragedy plus time, I need more fucking time”Jon Stewart on Eric Garner: “If comedy is tragedy plus time, I need more fucking time”
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The comedian stops joking around and addresses the grand jury decision in a serious way.

By Matthew Yglesias
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11 surprising foods with way more calories than a McDonald’s cheeseburger11 surprising foods with way more calories than a McDonald’s cheeseburger
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The turkey sandwich at Chili’s? It’s the caloric equivalent of more than 4 cheeseburgers.

By Sarah Kliff and Tyson Whiting
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Vox Sentences: We saw the NYPD kill Eric Garner on video. No indictment.Vox Sentences: We saw the NYPD kill Eric Garner on video. No indictment.
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Also, Sony gets hacked, and Texas is stopped from executing a schizophrenic man.

By Dylan Matthews
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Health costs in 2013 grew at slowest rate since 1960Health costs in 2013 grew at slowest rate since 1960
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Health costs grew 3.6 percent in 2013 — the slowest rate since the government started keeping track in 1960.

By Sarah Kliff
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John McCain insults Hungarian leader, causes international incidentJohn McCain insults Hungarian leader, causes international incident
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McCain infuriated a NATO ally by calling its prime minister a neo-fascist. But he was totally right to.

By Zack Beauchamp
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How to make plasma in your microwave, using a grapeHow to make plasma in your microwave, using a grape
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Warning: This may ruin your microwave.

By Joseph Stromberg
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Sweden’s center-left government is collapsing after just 3 months in officeSweden’s center-left government is collapsing after just 3 months in office
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A much better way to resolve gridlock.

By Matthew Yglesias
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New data shows key US allies against terrorism are the most corrupt countries on earthNew data shows key US allies against terrorism are the most corrupt countries on earth
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Afghanistan and Iraq are both in the top ten, and Somalia is number one.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Video: Did this woman score the greatest soccer goal of 2014?Video: Did this woman score the greatest soccer goal of 2014?
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Stephanie Roche has been nominated for FIFA’s goal of the year, alongside Robin Van Persie and James Rodriguez. Her shot has to be seen to be believed.

By Amanda Taub
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Vox Sentences: Meet Ash Carter, the (likely) next Defense SecretaryVox Sentences: Meet Ash Carter, the (likely) next Defense Secretary
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Plus, a tentative deal in Iraq, and Israel is having an election.

By Dylan Matthews
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These are the food trends that will dominate restaurant menus in 2015These are the food trends that will dominate restaurant menus in 2015
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Get ready for shawarma, puréed food, and braised meats.

By Libby Nelson
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This tool lets you find the first-ever tweets about Obama, Taylor Swift, and anything elseThis tool lets you find the first-ever tweets about Obama, Taylor Swift, and anything else
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Who was the first person to mention Twitter on Twitter?

By Libby Nelson