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Israel’s Lunar Lander Has Crashed on the Moon
The Beresheet lander would have been the first private lander on the Moon and the first lunar soft-landing by Israel. Instead, engine failures caused it to crash.
Las Vegas Committee Recommends $750 Million in Public Funds for New Raiders Stadium
This would be the largest ever public subsidy for a NFL stadium.
Hockey Night in Vegas: The NHL's Newest Franchise May Not Make Sense, But It Will Bring Dollars
The Vegas NHL deal makes almost no sense. But it involve the team playing in a privately built arena with no taxpayer subsidies—so at least it's not dangerous.
How Moving the Raiders to Vegas Went from Completely Crazy to Crazy Like a Fox Overnight
For Nevada residents, throwing a billion dollars or more at Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis, the 22nd-richest man in the world, would represent a new pinnacle of sports-swindle insanity.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Disavows Two-State Solution to Woo Far-Right Voters
While Benjamin Netanyahu's critics note that he has always worked against a Palestinian state, Monday's remarks are the sharpest indication that he has abandoned a pledge he gave in 2009.
The Weird Politics of Florida's Medical Marijuana Vote
Florida's medical marijuana vote was supposed to be a bellwether for the national legalization movement. But now, supporters face an uphill battle against a well-funded opposition campaign that is determined to beat back reforms of the state's drug...
The VICE Guide to the Midterms
The 2014 midterm elections are on Tuesday, and no one cares. You should. So in the vague hope that you live in a state that allows same-day registration, here's the basic shit you need to know about.
The Cynical and Weird Hypocrisy of Florida's Marijuana Opponents
If you listen to opponents of Florida's medical marijuana ballot initiative, it will unleash the gates of hell: skyrocketing crime, brain-dead zombies roaming the streets and Floridians flocking to rusty shacks covered in dirt to purchase their...
The GOP’s Biggest Donor Is Trying to Stop Florida from Legalizing Weed
Las Vegas gambling magnate Sheldon Adelson's $2.5 million donation to defeat medical marijuana is a sign that legalization has become a real Campaign Issue.