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Protests Are Mounting, but Ending ‘Zero-COVID’ Isn’t So Simple for China
Approaching three years under the world’s harshest COVID regime, many Chinese citizens have had enough. But lifting restrictions could come with grave repercussions for Xi Jinping.
Japan Has an Omicron Surge. And This Governor Is Blaming US Troops.
Of the 100,000 U.S. military personnel stationed in Japan, 80,000 are on Okinawa, the epicenter of the country’s most recent outbreak.
Japanese Aquarium Found a Creature That Looks Like a Piece of Salmon Sushi
The crustacean is related to crabs and lobsters, but you won’t find it in any seafood restaurants.
Anti-Vaxxer Went to Homeless Shelter to Try to Pay Someone For Fake Vaccine Status
Police are investigating the incident at a homeless shelter in northern Alberta. The incident occurred two days after the province announced vaccine passports.
A Literal Hole in The Wall Cafe Opened in Japan for Those Who Struggle With Face-to-Face Contact
In this cafe, workers with mental health issues also use fuzzy bear paws as a barrier from any physical interaction when serving .
Thinking About Moving? These Are the Most Livable Cities in the World Right Now
The best places to live in 2021 are concentrated in one part of the world.
The WHO Will Stop Naming COVID-19 Variants After Countries to Avoid Stigma
The new system will refer to COVID-19 variants using Greek letters, rather than the countries in which they were first discovered.
Denmark Races to Dig Up the Millions of Dead Mink It Just Killed
After culling 15 million minks in November, Denmark is now digging up millions of bodies over concerns that they could pollute the surrounding area.
Destination-Less Flight to Look at a Supermoon Sells Out in 2.5 Minutes
Originally proposed as a COVID-safe alternative to international travel, "flights to nowhere" are repeatedly booking out at record speeds.
COVID-19 Is Making Human Trafficking Much, Much Worse
Traffickers are utilising a steep rise in unemployment and illegal child marriage to exploit vulnerable people in Kenya.
Meet the Gringos Who Want an American Vaccine
Mexico's expat population is confused about who can get the COVID-19 vaccine, and what's being offered.
Who at Facebook Is Deleting Donald Trump's Posts?
Facebook isn't giving any answers about who is empowered to delete the president's posts and who's making important content moderation decisions.