Big VegMark Bittman, The New York Times MagazineYes, healthy fast food is possible. But is it edible?

A Failed Startup and a Founder Driven to SuicideAlyson Shontell, Business InsiderOn January 27, an entrepreneur named Jody Sherman had plans to see a movie with a friend. But that afternoon, the friend received a call from Jody's wife, Kerri.

When Did You Get Hooked? John Lanchester, The London Review of BooksGame of Thrones was first described to me, by someone familiar with the project from before its initial broadcast, as ‘The Sopranos meets Lord of the Rings.’ At that point, I knew I was going to like it.

A Nightmare in Real LifeSusan Svrluga, The Washington PostThe harrowing story of a Virginia mother and son who were kidnapped by terrorists on vacation in the Philippines.

The Bad-Boy BrandLizzie Widdicombe, The New YorkerThe Vice guide to the world.

“Harlem Shake” Didn’t Go ViralKevin Ashton, QuartzBig corporations just made you think it did.

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