The Outline World Dispatch
Tired of the daily news doom and gloom? Looking to explore curious stories instead? Every Monday through Thursday, we bring a story on the theme of Power, Culture, and the Future, handpicked from The Outline. We guarantee you’ll feel smarter and more hydrated.
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The abyss of notifications
Tech companies like Apple and Google are becoming more interested in “scaling back” our device usage, but what does it mean when the companies behind the addiction are trying to change our behavior?
7 min
52
International Whores' Day
It was 2 in the afternoon on a blazing Saturday, when a tiny park filled with red umbrellas...
11 min
53
The politics of pro-gun coffee
Black Rifle Coffee is making waves of being "the only coffee company that supports the second amendment". We put it to a taste test.
10 min
54
Your move, Drake
Noticing a rise of Drake memes on your timeline? We explain why. Plus, the hot new trend for business bros, and the latest dystopian crossover with MoviePass.
18 min
55
Common is the most boring rapper
Starbucks called on this snoozer to end racism, plus a robot that knows skin better than dermatologists, and meet our brand new intern!
8 min
56
The platonic ideal of Memorial Day
In the United States, today is a holiday, so The Outline staff has a special message for you.
2 min
57
Zuck the world & spring jams
Facebook is in hot water, again. And speaking of hot, our Culture section chose this spring's best songs.
16 min
58
Space Force, muting, and subway games
Trump wants to make hypersonic missile-detecting satellites a reality, Instagram is letting you be even more petty, and a game lets you ride the worst tunnels in the world.
9 min
59
Killing the American Dream
The "tiny house" craze is sweeping America, and city officials think it is an affordable housing solution.
16 min
60
Jordan Peterson is still terrible
The psychologist and public speaker is back in the news, so we share what's changed since our original reporting in February.
14 min
61
Notes on dyke camp
There is a burgeoning aesthetic movement influenced by traditional camp but directed by gay women. It features a lot of hands.
12 min
62
Don't buy the new MacBook Pro
Apple got slapped with a big lawsuit. Here's what happened.
12 min
63
The ethics of snail mucin
Snail slime skincare is having a moment. But where does the mucin come from, and what happens to the snails?
6 min
64
The secret taxi party line
We got a tip about a secret taxi party line, so we rode in a bunch of New York cabs to find out.
23 min
65
A no-bullsh*t guide to Google I/O 2018
The most important takeaways from Google's annual developer keynote. The good, the bad, and the ugly, brought to you from our entire Future section at The Outline.
26 min
66
This racist gum doesn't even taste good
Candy marketing and why Asian-American stereotypes have more staying power than an everlasting gobstopper.
10 min
67
The story behind #MuteRKelly
We talk to the co-founder behind #MuteRKelly, Kenyette Barnes, and discuss the continuing narrative of problematic artists.
13 min
68
Rewind: Breaking Monopoly
Jeremy Gordon played Monopoly with real money and crime, and we recorded it on tape.
15 min
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Should people accept chronic pain?
Is pain acceptance therapy the answer to the opioid crisis? Clare Foran has the story.
18 min
70
"Hi" is chaotic evil
Our boss is notorious for typing this in the work chat, so we decided to stage an intervention.
9 min
71
The impossible burger is a fine bad burger
It will easily replace meat as an ingredient, but not meat itself. Casey Johnston has the story.
10 min
72
Your immune system is in charge of how quickly ...
A 61-year old hypothesis rang true. Caroline Haskins has the story.
9 min
73
The rise of the ambient video game
‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ takes cues from a long history of ambient music, in Japan and the United States.
10 min
74
Alabama deserves better
How did a train full of poop get from New York to Alabama? Drew Millard brings us the story.
7 min
75
Neopets was run by scientologists
Executives even suggested adding religious principles to the game. Freelance writer Sarah Bellman gives us the story.
12 min