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Brampton Rapper Rel McCoy's Success on Kickstarter is Far From a Stroke of Luck
Independent Canadian rappers face a lot of adversity, but this Brampton rapper found a way out.
Michael Bloomberg Is Seriously Considering a Presidential Run
He said the election season so far has been an "insult to voters" and the public deserves "a lot better."
We Asked Sex Workers How They Screen Clients
In Canada, where it's legal to sell sex but not to buy it or advertise it, it can be tricky for sex workers to navigate the laws and avoid dangerous or shady johns.
Women Who Married Themselves Talk About How It Feels
More and more women are buying into the new-age trend, so we spoke to a few to see if marrying yourself really changes your life.
The Cow Is Queen at This Scottish Milk Bar
“Our ice cream is 80 percent milk, 10 percent whipping cream, then sugar. It’s a milk ice cream: the cow is queen,” says Mary Hillard, owner of Edinburgh’s Mary’s Milk Bar, which has had people queuing round the block since opening in 2013.
Here's Why It's Great to Join a Creative Collective
Talking to SUGAR CITY and Wham City Comedy about producing at rapid speeds and creating both viral and secret content right in our backyards.
Remembering Jabberjaw, the Coolest LA Music Venue You've Never Heard Of
How a cramped rock club with no backstage and no liquor license became the unlikely hub of the LA DIY scene.
Brits Are Trademarking More New Beer Names Than Ever
As the UK's craft beer obsession continues, new figures show that the number of people applying to trademark names of beer rose by 12 percent last year. (Is “Yeastie Boys” taken already taken?)
Meet Larry Pressler, the Most Interesting Candidate of 2014
Larry Pressler, the former South Dakota Republican Senator who once turned down an ABSCAM bribe, is looking for a comeback, one cowboy poetry reading at a time.
Can Super Thursday Save the UK's Bookshops?
Or is it just an excuse to flog more trashy celeb autobiographies at Christmas?
The Risks of Making Death Fetish Art (Or an Art Film About It): A Chat with Joe Swanberg
We spoke to mumblecore filmmaker Joe Swanberg about his latest film, 24 Exposures.
Do You Think Immigration Is Harming the UK?
"I wanna say no, but I don't think I know enough to make an informed decision on it."