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Vox Archives Archive

Archives for July 2018

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Vox Sentences: We’re on a bullet train toward 3D-printed gunsVox Sentences: We’re on a bullet train toward 3D-printed guns
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Printed guns are in our (very near) future; the opposition party alleges rigging in the Zimbabwean election.

By Jennie Neufeld
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Vox Sentences: 17 fires this timeVox Sentences: 17 fires this time
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Wildfires rage in California; the fate of the missing Malaysia Airlines plane remains a mystery.

By Libby Nelson and Jennie Neufeld
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Vox Sentences: Canadians demand a handgun crackdownVox Sentences: Canadians demand a handgun crackdown
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The US government tries to meet a family reunification deadline; Canada contemplates gun control after a mass shooting in Toronto.

By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
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Vox Sentences: #SayHerName: Nia WilsonVox Sentences: #SayHerName: Nia Wilson
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The country mourns Nia Wilson through protest; in India, a dominant caste wants more.

By Jennie Neufeld
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Vox Sentences: Life, er, lake on MarsVox Sentences: Life, er, lake on Mars
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Scientists may have discovered a lake filled with liquid water on Mars; updates on the Russian nerve agent attack that killed three in England continue to roll in.

By Jennie Neufeld
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Thai boys and their soccer coach have been rescued from cave complexThai boys and their soccer coach have been rescued from cave complex
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All 12 “Wild Boars” and their soccer coach have made it to safety after an 18-day ordeal.

By Vox Staff
Introducing Explained, from Netflix and Vox
The world’s weed market is rapidly changing. Most people have no idea what they’re buying.The world’s weed market is rapidly changing. Most people have no idea what they’re buying.
Introducing Explained, from Netflix and Vox

This is not your mother’s weed. We took a look at how it’s changed on our new Netflix show, Explained.

By Lexie Schapitl
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Vox Sentences: Old MacDonald had a trade warVox Sentences: Old MacDonald had a trade war
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Trump butters up the agricultural industry with billions in emergency aid; Greece has been ravaged by the country’s “worst fire disaster” in a decade.

By Jennie Neufeld
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Vox Sentences: Killed over a parking spaceVox Sentences: Killed over a parking space
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The death of Markeis McGlockton raises debate about “stand your ground” laws; victims of the Toronto shooting sustain “life-changing” injuries.

By Jennie Neufeld
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Vox Sentences: Ajit Pai doesn’t want to play Monopoly this timeVox Sentences: Ajit Pai doesn’t want to play Monopoly this time
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The FCC unexpectedly votes to effectively kill the Sinclair Broadcast Group’s acquisition of Tribune Media; Pakistan prepares for election day.

By Jennie Neufeld
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Vox Sentences: Bye Bye Endangered BirdyVox Sentences: Bye Bye Endangered Birdy
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The Trump administration wants to roll back regulations protecting endangered species; Israel makes a controversial decision that could spark violence.

By Jennie Neufeld
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Vox Sentences: From Russia With LoveVox Sentences: From Russia With Love
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As Trump sides with Putin, the FBI arrests a Russian spy; some good news from Eritrea and Ethiopia.

By Jennie Neufeld
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Vox Sentences: A Prime Day for a workers strikeVox Sentences: A Prime Day for a workers strike
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Amazon workers take to the streets on the company’s biggest day of the year; temperatures rise to deadly levels in India.

By Jennie Neufeld
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Papa John’s founder said it was “a mistake” to resign after he used the n-wordPapa John’s founder said it was “a mistake” to resign after he used the n-word
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He doesn’t seem very sorry for what he did.

By German Lopez
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Vox Sentences: Putin on a showVox Sentences: Putin on a show
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The world watches as Trump and Putin meet in Helsinki; France celebrates its win at the 2018 World Cup.

By Jennie Neufeld