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Is New York’s proposed citywide Wi-Fi a privacy nightmare?

The idea of citywide Wi-Fi sounds intoxicating, but in execution, it may come with an unexpected cost.

On Nov 18, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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Can an app make live theater more intimate?

Want a unique theater experience? There's an app for that.

On Nov 17, 2014 by Nayomi Reghay

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This 13-year-old rapper is the future of hip-hop

“My jerseys say No. 1/No Rose, I’m just top-notch.” Meet TMA TJ.

On Nov 12, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku

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This company wants to build a troll-free Internet for women

Is it possible to erase the trolls and just have real discussion? This site is hoping to achieve just that.

On Nov 11, 2014 by Rae Votta

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New York cop suspended for slapping innocent man: ‘I’d do it all over again’

The man was well within his rights—but that didn't stop Deputy Shawn Glans blowing up. 

On Nov 10, 2014 by Rob Price

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Parcel is a delivery service for those without a doorman

No doorman? No problem. 

On Nov 6, 2014 by Marisa Kabas

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‘Orange Is the New Black’ star confronts homophobic man ranting on subway

Big Boo is outpreaching the preacher.

On Nov 5, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

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U.S. marijuana laws and usage in 1 interactive map

Here's exactly how we get stoned.

On Nov 4, 2014 by Miles Klee

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12 killer costumes from this year’s #HallowMEME

Some of these are downright spooky.

On Oct 31, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Joyce Carol Oates sparks rage with street harassment tweets

At this point, we expect nothing less.

On Oct 30, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Here’s a sneak peek inside YouTube’s new spot in New York

The video platform hopes NYC creators will embrace new studio.

On Oct 29, 2014 by Rae Votta

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Sorry Twitter, #Ebowla isn’t as funny as you think it is

If you're laughing, that's probably a bad sign.

On Oct 24, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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Vine star Jerome Jarre just got offered a million dollars

But not all is as it seems.

On Oct 24, 2014 by Rob Price

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Subway busker reads rule allowing him to perform; cops arrest him anyway

"You just need to know the law."

On Oct 20, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

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We tried to buy drugs on Whisper—and then things got weird

This was more than we bargained for.

On Oct 17, 2014 by Miles Klee