A device called an “auto sear” can transform a semi automatic gun into a weapon capable of emptying an entire magazine with a single trigger pull. An investigation by VICE News and The Trace has found these devices have exploded in popularity on the black market. #VWN | VICE News Tonight

Six months after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, women’s rights are rapidly eroding. #VWN | VICE News Tonight

Back in the heady days of high summer, the latest issue of VICE magazine emerged into the world. The Reasons to Be Cheerful Issue is full of uplifting stories and overall constitutes a contrarian blast of positivity for a world that often seems to hate itself. So VICE host Taji Ameen took it to Kona Skatepark in Jacksonville to hand out to anyone who looked sad, solemn, sorrowful, or simply glum as f*ck. You can pick up The Reasons to Be Cheerful Issue of VICE now at VICE.com and branches of Bar