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A Lone Chinese Man Protests War in Ukraine, and Gets Pulled into a Police Station

02.28.22

By Viola Zhou
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Does China Quietly Have Russia’s Back in Invading Ukraine?

02.22.22

By Viola Zhou
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Like Eileen Gu, People With Mixed Roots Are Tired of Being Told to Pick a Side

02.22.22

By Hanako Montgomery
Here’s Why Australia is Spending $1 Billion To Fly Drones Around Antarctica

02.22.22

By John Buckley
Pulse

Eileen Gu Is Already Making History in Her First Ever Olympics

02.18.22

By Viola Zhou
Sports

The Unsung Heroes of the Winter Olympics

02.18.22

By Koh Ewe
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Chinese Women Look at Eileen Gu and Do Not See Themselves

02.15.22

By Viola Zhou
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Sex, Drugs, and Homosexuality Censored in China’s ‘Friends’

02.14.22

By Viola Zhou
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Beijing’s Hellscape Olympic Ski Jump Is a Vision of Our Climate Doom

02.10.22

By Greg Walters
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Why Did Beijing Choose a ‘Dystopian’ Industrial Site for the Winter Olympics?

02.10.22

By Koh Ewe
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Japan’s Star Ice Skater Loves Winnie the Pooh. This Could Get Awkward in Beijing.

02.08.22

By Hanako Montgomery and Viola Zhou
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‘Unreal’: US Figure Skater Tearfully Quits Olympics After Testing Positive for COVID

02.08.22

By Viola Zhou

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Gaming

All 34 Pokémon Added in Pokémon Champions Regulation MC Update

Pokémon Champions Regulation M-C adds 34 Pokémon and six Mega Evolutions. Here is the full list of new additions to Ranked Battles.

1 hour ago

By Brent Koepp
Illustration by Reesa.

Horoscopes

Daily Horoscope: September 9, 2026

The Moon moves into Virgo midmorning, and the Moon-Venus sextile keeps the day’s warmth running all the way through.

2 hours ago

By Ashley Fike
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Gaming

Kingdom Hearts 4 Achievements Reportedly Leak in Steam Datamine

Kingdom Hearts 4 achievements have reportedly leaked online, revealing major story spoilers and potentially hinting at new Disney worlds.

2 hours ago

By Brent Koepp
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Gaming

Persona 6 Achievements Leak Online & Reveal Story Spoilers

Persona 6 achievements have reportedly leaked from Steam, revealing story spoilers, its Yokohama setting, combat mechanics, romance, & more.

4 hours ago

By Brent Koepp
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SimplyMary’s Toad Venom Smalls Are Perfect for Not Leaving the Lily Pad

A half-ounce value jar that proves small buds can still bring big flavor, soft texture, and a heavy high.

6 hours ago

By Maha Haq