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Everyone’s Favorite Thrifting App Favors Thin White Models
Sellers on Depop say they feel caught between wanting to feature more diverse bodies and posting the kind of photos the app spotlights.
Hannah Smothers
4.9.21
On the Clock

Amazon Has Enough Votes to Bust Bessemer Union
But the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union has indicated that it will formally challenge Amazon’s conduct during the election.
Lauren Kaori Gurley
4.9.21
qanon

QAnon Has Some Truly Unhinged Theories About Prince Philip’s Death
The Duke of Edinburgh died of natural causes, but QAnon believers are sharing the rumor that he died as a result of being vaccinated against COVID-19.
David Gilbert
4.9.21
Interviews

Ten Years Later, Soulection Is Still The Standard for Music Discovery
We spoke with founder Joe Kay and some Soulection artists, old and new, about how a college radio show gave birth to a generation of new voices.
Kristin Corry
4.9.21
Target Dear Black Love

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Let’s Talk About Facial Hair: This Studio Is Tapping Into An Overlooked Sector Of Skin-Care
In the latest episode of Dear, Black Love, done in partnership with Target, we're sharing the Wagner sisters' story, including their desire to create generational wealth.
matt gaetz

Matt Gaetz’s Very Bad Week Just Got Even Worse
The hits just keep coming for future former congressman Matt Gaetz.
Paul Blest
4.9.21
tech-science

Archaeologists Unearth 3,000-Year-Old ‘Lost Golden City’ in Egypt
Aten, dubbed a “Lost Golden City” by Egyptian officials, is one of the most important finds in decades, said one archaeologist.
Becky Ferreira
4.9.21
uber

Uber Spends $250M to Lure Drivers While Gutting Their Rights
Uber is spending hundreds of millions to recruit drivers as vaccinations increase while working to keep them misclassified as contractors.
Edward Ongweso Jr
4.9.21
Data Leak

Tech Giants Won’t Name Foreign Companies They Give US ‘Bidstream’ Data To
The data from companies such as Google, Twitter, AT&T, and Verizon can include GPS coordinates and browsing history.
Joseph Cox
4.9.21
Games News

'The Tenants' Is a Great Game About Landlord Jobs That Shouldn't Exist
He deserves to have a rat free home Instead he got a message about rent being due.
Gita Jackson
4.9.21
GAMES

The Economy Would Be More Fair With Mario Kart 'Rubber-Banding,' Experts Say
We hate the blue shells, but they create a critical solvent that makes 'Mario Kart' an equitable game for all. Environmental movements must learn from the blue shell.
Matthew Gault
4.9.21
Tech

This Freaky Little 'Eyecam' Wants You to Know Your Computer Is Watching You
The Eyecam is made of several motors, silicone, and human hair, to replicate a real human eye socket on top of your monitor.
Samantha Cole
4.9.21
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