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We could end factory farming this century

A new book makes the case that alternatives to animal products can end the atrocities involved in farming animals.

Photos: what California’s lethal wildfires look like on the ground

The Camp Fire is the deadliest wildfire in California history, and the toll still expected to rise significantly.

It took 46 years for Aretha Franklin’s concert doc to come out. The wait was worth it.

The film chronicles the making of the singer’s acclaimed 1972 gospel album, Amazing Grace.

The fires in California highlight — and worsen — the state’s income divide

While wealthy Californians can afford to hire private firefighters and rebuild destroyed homes, others may remain homeless for months.

How to make $6,000 a day writing Instagram quotes — sort of

Copywriter Laura Belgray can charge $950 an hour writing snappy phrases for Instagram.

Facebook won’t fix itself

Facebook keeps saying it will do better — then doesn’t.

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The simplest way to fix our gun laws

California has the strictest gun laws in the country, but they didn't prevent last week’s mass shooting in Thousand Oaks. Vox’s German Lopez explains the flaws in California’s laws, and points to a far-away state doing a better job.

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Every sentence of Trump’s tweet accusing Democrats of “collusion” with Russia is a lie

Jell-O is finally capitalizing on the Instagram slime trend

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Florida’s high-stakes recounts for governor and Senate, explained

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