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hate crimes

The Surge in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Is Even Worse Than You Thought
A new report breaks down why and where the attacks have been happening.
Samir Ferdowsi
5.7.21
Starbucks

Starbucks Baristas Are Sick of Your Ridiculous Custom Orders
Your “borderline undrinkable” drinks can have a knock-on effect for the entire store, creating longer waits and wasting ingredients.
Jelisa Castrodale
5.7.21
El Salvador

1,000 People Were Executed by El Salvador Troops in 1981 and This American May Have Known
New evidence has emerged connecting American military advisor Allen Bruce Hazelwood to the darkest episode in El Salvador's history.
Emily Green
5.7.21
McDonald's

McDonald's Workers Will Strike for $15 an Hour in 15 Cities
Striking cashiers and cooks say there's an easy solution to McDonald's labor shortage: a $15 minimum wage.
Lauren Kaori Gurley
5.7.21
terrorism

Former Neo-Nazi Terror Leader Turns Self In After Bond Revoked
Justen Watkins, 25, the one-time leader of the Base, is going back to jail for violating his bond conditions while he awaits trial on multiple charges.
Ben Makuch
5.7.21
Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon’s ‘Build the Wall’ Grifter Pal Is Facing Even More Fraud Charges
And unlike Bannon, he doesn't have a presidential pardon to make them go away.
Paul Blest
5.7.21
voting rights

Republicans Are Making Texas’ Strict Voting Laws Even Tighter
They’re pushing the “election integrity” law even though they admit there weren’t major problems in 2020.
Cameron Joseph
5.7.21
privacy

PSA: Twitter’s New Tip Jar Can Reveal Your Address
Twitter’s new feature to pay users is off to a rough start, as researchers find some issues that may reveal sender or recipient’s personal addresses.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
5.7.21
Politics

Local Politician Who Went Viral for Dick Graffiti Video Wins in Massive Swing
Tiger Patel thanked his local community and his cameraman following his victory.
Simon Childs
5.7.21
SURVEILLANCE

Document Shows Cops Flew Spy Plane to Monitor Civil Rights News Conference
The conference was led by lawyers of killed Black teens A.J. Crooms and Sincere Pierce, announcing a lawsuit against a specific officer and their agency.
Joseph Cox
5.7.21
Police Shooting

US Police Killed an Unarmed South African Man. His Family Wants Answers
Lindani Myeni was shot by officers in Hawaii following what cops said was a 'burglary in progress.' But little about his death makes sense to his loved ones.
Aanu Adeoye
5.7.21
TRANS RIGHTS

Trans Teens Are Being Denied the Essential Treatment They're Legally Entitled To
Under-16s who have been weeks away from accessing treatment are still facing delay, despite a ruling allowing parents to consent to puberty blocker treatment.
Ruby Lott-Lavigna
5.7.21
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