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police

Do Black Women Have to Save the Police, Too?
Embattled police departments around the country are hiring Black women as their police chiefs or commissioners in an effort to kickstart reforms.
Trone Dowd
7.20.21
Tech news

Watch Jeff Bezos Launch Himself to the Edge of Space
The billionaire is lifting off this morning in a Blue Origin rocket ship, inaugurating his entry into the emerging business of space tourism.
Jordan Pearson
7.20.21
News

Conspiracy Theorists Think a Town Destroyed by Wildfire Was Decimated by a Massive Laser
One man even livestreamed himself sneaking into the ruins of Lytton, B.C.— to scour for evidence.
Mack Lamoureux
7.20.21
Philippines

Canon Under Fire for All-Male Brand Ambassador List
The campaign in the Philippines prompted demands to rethink what one critic called a “sausage fest.”
Anthony Esguerra
7.20.21
happy hardcore

'Why Don't We All Go Bonkers?' – The Rise and Fall of Happy Hardcore
DJs, producers and the scene's major players tell the full story of dance music's most divisive genre.
Jaimie Hodgson
7.20.21
health wellness

Feeling Burned Out? Try Being Irresponsible For Once
Adopt a casual relationship to laundry. Maintain a fuzzy, antagonistic relationship with rules. Do only what you absolutely must to scrape by.
Maggie Lange
7.20.21
Trafficking

How the UK Became an Origin Country for Human Trafficking
For years the UK was known as a destination country for victims of trafficking. But now more and more vulnerable British nationals are being taken away from their communities and trafficked within the borders of the UK.
Amandas Ong
7.20.21
japan

A Key Olympic Venue Is Invaded by a Plague of Delicious Oysters
Aw shucks.
Hanako Montgomery
7.20.21
china

Sperm Bank Holds Contest to Find Out Who Has the Best Jizz
Those with exceptional sperm will be invited to be donors.
Viola Zhou
7.20.21
Nightlife

All the Things We Overheard in the Club Toilet on 'Freedom Day'
"They should have recycling bins for empty baggies. Greta would love that."
Izzy Copestake
7.20.21
Beauty

A Dermatologist Weighs in On Caroline Calloway's 'Snake Oil' Skincare Product
What will the influencer's new $210 face oil do to your face?
Katherine Rodgers
7.20.21
Dating

Men on TikTok Are Roleplaying 'Respectful' Boyfriends for Clout
"You never know who will give you a contract or something off of it."
Diyora Shadijanova
7.20.21
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