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Archives for November 2019

Money
Costume design for animated movies is ridiculously difficult. The team behind Frozen 2 explains why.Costume design for animated movies is ridiculously difficult. The team behind Frozen 2 explains why.
Money

How dresses of velvet and ice are animated. Plus, Anna gets a new hairstyle.

By Taylor Bryant
archives
Fresno, California, shooting: what we knowFresno, California, shooting: what we know
archives

At least four people were killed, and at least six wounded, police said.

By Sean Collins
Accelerationism: the obscure idea inspiring white supremacist killers around the world
Politics

A bizarre academic philosophy has transfixed the fringe. The goal? To collapse the government itself.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
The wolves are coming for Kurt VolkerThe wolves are coming for Kurt Volker
Politics

Democrats are probing whether the special envoy was directed by Trump to squash an investigation in Ukraine. Republicans have a plan to throw him under the bus.

By Murray Waas
Culture
How Watchmen’s giant squid attack changes everythingHow Watchmen’s giant squid attack changes everything
Culture

Watchmen’s fifth episode is about gods, monsters, and a psychic squid.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Watchmen wants us to know one thing: We’re all being used by those with powerWatchmen wants us to know one thing: We’re all being used by those with power
Culture

The show delves into Looking Glass’s past — and revisits one of the most memorable moments from the comic.

By Emily St. James, Allegra Frank and 1 more
Politics
Poll: Pete Buttigieg becomes the presidential frontrunner in IowaPoll: Pete Buttigieg becomes the presidential frontrunner in Iowa
Politics

Pete Buttigieg’s having a big moment in Iowa. But with support fluid, it’s unclear if he can remain at the top of the field during the caucuses.

By Scott Nover
Podcasts
The world’s most profitable company is about to go publicThe world’s most profitable company is about to go public
Podcast
Podcasts

The oil company that made Saudi Arabia rich is going public. Some say the timing couldn’t be worse.

By Lauren Katz
Politics
SNL adds “pizzazz” to the impeachment hearings by turning them into a soap operaSNL adds “pizzazz” to the impeachment hearings by turning them into a soap opera
Politics

Pundits called the first public impeachment hearings boring. SNL answered that criticism by turning them into a soap opera.

By Scott Nover
Technology
America’s sex education system is broken. This chatbot wants to be the solution.America’s sex education system is broken. This chatbot wants to be the solution.
Podcast
Technology

Can a chatbot teach teens about sex? This episode of the Reset podcast uncovers alternatives to traditional sex ed.

By Delia Paunescu
Politics
Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards hangs on to his Louisiana seatDemocratic Gov. John Bel Edwards hangs on to his Louisiana seat
Politics

He’ll stay on as the only Democrat in this role in the Deep South.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Obama says that Americans are seeking “improvement” not “revolutionary” changeObama says that Americans are seeking “improvement” not “revolutionary” change
Politics

“The average American doesn’t think we have to completely tear down the system and remake it,” Obama said.

By Zeeshan Aleem
The only Democratic governor in the Deep South is fighting to hang onto his seat
Politics

The outcome of this race could show how much influence Trump still does — or doesn’t — have.

By Li Zhou
Politics
A State Department aide overheard Trump pushing for Ukrainian investigations into BidenA State Department aide overheard Trump pushing for Ukrainian investigations into Biden
Politics

David Holmes, aide to William Taylor, offered more damning testimony in the impeachment hearings.

By Zeeshan Aleem
Politics
Live results for Louisiana’s governor’s race: John Bel Edwards vs. Eddie RisponeLive results for Louisiana’s governor’s race: John Bel Edwards vs. Eddie Rispone
Politics

The lone Democratic governor in the Deep South is trying to hang onto his seat.

By Li Zhou