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Son calls police after irate father sets fire to his weed stash
Ever fought with your parents and wanted to report them to the authorities? Here’s some friendly advice: Don’t call the police on your father if he sets fire to your illegal cannabis plants. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what an irate teenager … Continue reading
‘Hedgehog Officer’ is the most delightful job title in all the land
For those searching for a career with meaning, look no further than Suffolk Wildlife Trust. The wildlife organization, based in Ipswich, UK, is in need of a Hedgehog Officer. “We are looking for an inspirational individual who will be the … Continue reading
‘A Hundred Thousand Worlds,’ an exploration of modern geek culture, is our next MashReads pick
July is here, which means the height of Comic Con season is upon us. These annual nerd pilgrimages have grown over the last few decades from small gathering of devoted comics fans into massive entertainment extravaganzas, the physical manifestation of … Continue reading
Bold art series honors the work and struggle of trans activists of color
“Our performance is our resistance, and trans resistance is beautiful.” These words, from noted trans activist Micky Bradford, capture the spirit of trans activism. Whether it’s voguing, protesting anti-trans HB2 legislation in North Carolina or using performance art to assert the lived experiences of trans … Continue reading
Blu Energy XL phone promises 3 days of battery life for $299
Miami-based smartphone maker Blu, known — like so many companies these days — for producing cheap phones with solid specs, has a new phone out, and it promises something that all smartphone owners crave: decent battery life. The Blu Energy … Continue reading
Women aren’t getting many jobs directing commercials, either
LOS ANGELES — While the media closely monitors the percentage of women directing hundreds of movies and TV shows, the advertising industry — where many directors get their start — quietly churns out commercials by the thousands. Though a huge … Continue reading
People think this anti-Iraq war politician has been vindicated after Chilcot report
LONDON — The publication of the Chilcot Inquiry report is seen by many people as the final vindication of Charles Kennedy, the late Liberal Democrat leader who strongly opposed the Iraq war in 2003. Kennedy, who died last year at … Continue reading
Girl Scouts to get their first-ever float in annual Thanksgiving Day parade
Last week four Girl Scouts had a secret meeting at the Macy’s Parade Studio. They’d come to see a piece of history literally in the making: a Girl Scouts of the USA float that will debut at the Macy’s … Continue reading
Beastly Category 5 Super Typhoon Nepartak is headed right for Taiwan
Super Typhoon Nepartak has taken full advantage of mild ocean waters and ideal atmospheric conditions to skyrocket in intensity, hitting 175 mile per hour sustained winds as of Wednesday morning eastern time. This makes it a powerful Category 5 storm … Continue reading
This music video lets you swap out the actors in real time
Cassius’ new music video for “The Missing” is a sparkly, neon-colored statement on sexual fluidity and free love — that is, if you want it to be. In the interactive clip for “The Missing” — which features Ryan Tedder and … Continue reading
