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The Nevada Democratic caucus and South Carolina Republican primary are both going down tonight, so you have every excuse to get hammered and watch the world burn. But before you go out for the evening, brush up on some of the stories you might've missed this week — this way, you'll be ready to change the topic of conversation when your friends start getting in obnoxious political arguments.Choose a side in the FBiOS debate. Apple and the FBI are entangled in a nasty and convoluted debate about whether or not Apple should create and sign a new version of its iOS software that would help government agents break into an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters. It's a confusing case, so here's what you need to know: This week, a judge ordered Apple to help the FBI unlock the phone. Apple CEO Tim Cook quickly responded, saying the company would not comply because to do so would have broad privacy implications beyond this particular case. His refusal may not stick—the FBI's order is technically clever and the judge may side with the government—but Apple might have a strong First Amendment argument that it should not have to sign software that it finds objectionable. Whatever your stance, this will likely continue to be one of the most exciting tech stories this year.Have a little sympathy for Speidi. I read Mitchell Sunderland's profile of the loathed reality TV couple this morning while I was still in bed and, while I wouldn't recommend doing that — it's a sad and strange way to wake up — you've gotta read it once you're fully awake. Spencer Pratt compares living in a Ritz Carlton in Costa Rica to 9/11, and Heidi Montag discusses the healing magic of crystals.Cleaning up Rio's water for the Olympics is awfully difficult (and gross). In preparation for next year's Olympic games, Brazil is trying to hold back a tidal wave of trash, contamination, and of course, shit. The trash in the water could present obstacles during sailing events, and some athletes have fallen sick after being exposed to the water. But athletes come and go, and the locals are the ones facing the crisis longterm.If you want to get rich on Ebay, pretend to be a man. A study revealed that buyers are more likely to bid on items and to spend more overall when they believe the seller is a man. If you're a female Ebay hustler, you might consider changing your username to something more masculine. The one exception, the study notes, is when it comes to used goods — apparently buyers trust women's descriptions of wear and tear more.Dogs!!! Thank god for dogs. If you end up too inebriated to talk this evening, just look at all these adorable pups.