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Why the WWE Network’s streaming revolution falls short

Vince McMahon’s streaming juggernaut has seduced plenty of subscribers, but is it delivering the goods?

On Apr 3, 2016 by Kenny Herzog

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Behind the renegade, DIY company bringing hardcore wrestling to the U.K.

Using the Internet as a turnbuckle, Mark Dallas has turned Insane Championship Wrestling into one of the hottest tickets in Britain—and he’s just getting started.

On Apr 3, 2016 by Chris Stokel-Walker

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How Donald Trump’s weird history with the WWE foreshadowed his presidential run

If you want to understand the appeal of the Donald, start with his WWE appearances.

On Apr 3, 2016 by Soyo Hong

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How I came to embrace my past as a sex worker

Six years ago, I was outed as a former sex worker and lost my job as a public school teacher. I’ve finally accepted that there are no 'fresh starts.'

On Mar 27, 2016 by Melissa Petro

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Crissy Moran tried to leave pornography behind, but the industry won’t let her go

She walked away from a lucrative career as an adult film star to start her life over. But online, others are still making money off her work.

On Mar 27, 2016 by Adam Popescu

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The true story behind the greatest video game within a game ever

James Moore played a game of Civilization II for more than a decade, creating a dystopian world forever at war. Sharing it with Reddit changed his life.

On Mar 27, 2016 by Rosie Cima

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The Internet of Things is a surveillance nightmare

By connecting everything to the Internet, we’re creating a frighteningly hackable, spy-friendly world.

On Mar 20, 2016 by J.M. Porup

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The Russian activists fighting the Kremlin’s surveillance regime

Many Russians take for granted that their government is monitoring their Internet traffic. But a small group of activists is going to court to make the spying more difficult.

On Mar 20, 2016 by Jonathan Keane

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The controversial rise of ‘Stop Snitching’ Facebook groups

The anti-snitching movement has seeped onto the Internet—but is it raising awareness and prompting needed reforms or encouraging vigilante justice?

On Mar 20, 2016 by Virginia Pelley

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Meet the DJ who spins for Bernie Sanders

The veteran soul and hip-hop DJ sounds off on SXSW, performing for the president, and that Bernie Sanders-David Bowie mashup.

On Mar 13, 2016 by Ramon Ramirez

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The plight of the modern YouTube music star

The true stories behind your favorite viral music videos.

On Mar 13, 2016 by Austin Powell

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The rise of the creative class is the end of retirement

A ‘creative’ job is no consolation if you’re essentially facing the end of retirement.

On Mar 6, 2016 by Nico Lang

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Inside the fandom behind the runaway success of ‘Hamilton’

By engaging Tumblr in creative ways, 'Hamilton' proved Broadway can thrive in the Internet era.

On Mar 6, 2016 by Aja Romano

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When robots write poetry

As a professional writer, I’d like to think what I do is innately human. But what happens when artificial intelligence begins to compose poems?

On Feb 28, 2016 by Sasha Chapin

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Can we build a humane alternative to Uber?

The on-demand economy has created new opportunities, but often those doing the actual work feel exploited. Advocates think technology can provide a better solution.

On Feb 28, 2016 by Nithin Coca