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Eurovision

Russia Just Got Kicked Out of Eurovision for Invading Ukraine
Being booted from Eurovision is the latest cultural sanction against Russia since Putin attacked Ukraine.
Paul Blest
2.25.22
Politics

Why Putin’s M.O. Feels So Right to Trumpists
If you deny your opponents’ legitimate claim to power, then you can justify any means to deprive them of it.
Todd Zwillich
2.25.22
Hacking

Russian Ransomware Gang Says It Will Support Russian Government
The Conti ransomware gang announced it will retaliate against “the critical infrastructures” of anyone who launches cyberattacks on Russia.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
2.25.22
crypto

Crypto Community Rushes to Ukraine’s Defense Armed With NFTs, DAOs
“Web3 is positioned to help people during oppression,” wrote one crypto enthusiast. “Let’s save some lives,” wrote another.
Maxwell Strachan
2.25.22
ukraine invasion

Actually, Kicking Out Russian Students Is a Terrible Idea
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suggested it on Thursday. Here’s why it’s not a good idea.
Paul Blest
2.25.22
ukraine invasion

Inside Russian Journalists’ Fight Against Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine
Russian journalists fighting back against the war in Ukraine—by signing open letters or attending anti-war protests—are already being punished.
David Gilbert
2.25.22
ukraine invasion

Russian Celebrities Are Denouncing Putin’s War on Ukraine
Famous Russians, including athletes and rappers, are joining the resistance.
Trone Dowd
2.25.22
Censorship

Russia Will Restrict Access to Facebook, State Media Reports
The country’s telecommunications and internet regulator announced the restriction on Friday, accusing Facebook of censoring Russia.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
2.25.22
Tech

Roblox Currency ‘Robux’ Is Outperforming the Ruble
The premium currency for a child’s video game has a stronger exchange rate than Russian money.
Matthew Gault
2.25.22
Games News

Ukrainian ‘Counter Strike’ Pro S1mple Calls for Peace at Esports Tournament
‘My whole career, I’ve played with Russian players, I’ve played with Ukrainian players.’
Gita Jackson
2.25.22
Hacking

Russia Today Suggests Anonymous Took Down Its Site
The TV channel said it was the victim of a “massive” cyberattack from devices “mostly based in the U.S.”
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
2.25.22
abortion

At-Home Abortion Demand Has Skyrocketed Since the Texas Ban
A group that helps people perform their own abortions initially saw a 1,180 percent increase in requests for help from Texas.
Carter Sherman
2.25.22
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