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Eloquent rhymes from young Loyle Carner, Erykah Badu's phone-themed mixtape, dolphin electronica and more in this week's music

Loyle Carner: Ain’t Nothing Changed The genuine, poignant way in which Loyle Carner executes his dynamic rhymes—which don’t shy away from being personal and direct (“Of course I’m fucking sad / I miss my fucking dad”)—has completely taken ahold of our hearts. His music video for the saxophone-infused, mellow track “Ain’t Nothing Changed” shows the young UK rapper made up as an elderly man (fun …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

The reusable rocket that made it back to Earth, light sabers inspired by designers and more in this week's look at the web

1. Otis Johnson on Life After 44 Years in Prison At the age of 25, Otis Johnson was sentenced to 44 years in prison. Now 69 years old, Johnson is finally free and has re-entered society—albeit a much different one than he left behind. In a video produced by Al Jazeera, Johnson discusses the strangeness of the modern world, including people walking attached to their …

Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Gifts That Give Back

From a Doctors Without Borders watch to literary candles and canned chutzpah, unique presents that send support far and wide

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, organizing family events, wild spending, tantrums and inevitable stress, it’s easy to lose track of the real spirit of the holiday season. The glimmer of hope is the reminder that the act of giving, in itself, is remarkably satisfying—not to mention thoughtful. While donations can be made throughout the year to your charity of choice, here are some …