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Identity

The Filipino Indigenous Group That Welcomed Trans People
For the Teduray, there was no question, trans men and women were “real.”
Romano Santos
7.27.21
olympics

Excited Olympic Swimming Coach Loses His Shit, Goes Instantly Viral
When an Australian swimmer won gold at the Tokyo Olympics, her "rock star" coach literally thrust his way into the spotlight.
Gavin Butler
7.27.21
Sports

Philippines’ First Olympic Gold Isn't Just a Sporting Victory. It Represents Much More.
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz’s historic win is an even bigger deal for a country reeling from a pandemic and suffering from deep political divisiveness.
Natashya Gutierrez
7.27.21
Free Britney

Britney Spears Is Trying to Kick Her Dad Jamie Spears Off Her Conservatorship ... Again
The petition to remove James Spears says that Britney Spears has been embroiled in a “Kafkaesque nightmare.”
Carter Sherman
7.26.21
shopping-food

There's a Mega Sale on Le Creuset Stuff Right Now and We Want Everything
Do we want a gorgeous orange Petite Cocotte, or to save 100+ bucks on a Yankees or Dodgers-themed Dutch oven? Yes, yes we do.
Rec Room Staff
7.26.21
Astro Guide

Daily Horoscope: July 27, 2021
The moon is in Pisces.
Annabel Gat
7.26.21
Essays

How I Stopped Caring and Embraced My Love of Sublime
On the 25th anniversary of the Long Beach band's self-titled album, one former Sublime hater finally comes to terms with her fandom.
Alex Zaragoza
7.26.21
labor

Activision Blizzard Employees Say They Don't Trust the Company to Keep Them Safe
"To put it clearly and unequivocally, our values as employees are not accurately reflected in the words and actions of our leadership."
Patrick Klepek
7.26.21
shopping-home

I Tried a Viral Electrocution Game Just to Feel Something
This viral zapping game has over 10,000 hot take reviews, so I tested it (and my friends' love) to see if the zap is really that addictive.
Mary Frances "Francky" Knapp
7.26.21
climate crisis

A Dust Storm Caused One of the Deadliest Car Crashes in Utah Ever
Twenty-two vehicles crashed Sunday, leaving eight travelers dead, including several children. And climate change is to blame.
Samir Ferdowsi
7.26.21
Tunisia

The Only Democratic Success Story of the Arab Spring Is Facing a Coup
Tunisian President Kais Saied has invoked emergency powers to dismiss parliament and sack his prime minister. Many fear the decision marks a return to authoritarian rule.
Mohammed Rasool
7.26.21
Tech news

Pollution Has Turned a Lagoon Bright Pink in Argentina
The lake’s unnervingly bright coloring is due to the presence of chemicals from fish factory waste, according to reports.
Radhamely De Leon
7.26.21
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