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Then and Now: The Scars of Japan’s 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami

A decade has passed since the triple disaster that devastated Japan’s northeastern region.
Hanako Montgomery
3.12.21
Sex

The Reddit Forum Where Adult Virgins Meet Up to Pop Their Cherry

On r/VirginityExchange, inexperience isn't just welcome – it's a membership requirement.
Eleanor Peake
3.12.21
Health

How to Break that Smartphone Habit You Picked Up Over Lockdown

Almost four in ten uni students can't stop scrolling. If you're one of them, here's how to fix your phone addiction.
Daisy Jones
3.12.21
University

The UK Is Tumbling Headfirst Into a Student Gambling Crisis

Cash-strapped students are betting more than ever, but support from universities is non-existent.
Andrew Kersley
3.12.21
Hong Kong

China Limits Hong Kong’s Elections Because Democracy Activists Kept Winning

Even one “anti-China” person is too many for Hong Kong’s legislature, Beijing says.
Viola Zhou
3.12.21
Philippines

Kissing and Hugging in Public Is Now Officially Frowned Upon in the Philippines

Public displays of affection are no longer allowed, according to new public health measures that were widely mocked.
Anthony Esguerra
3.12.21
worldnews

This Nose Ring Is Said to Protect You From COVID. Yeah, Right.

South Korean police have charged a man for bullshit claims that a nose ring prevents COVID-19.
Hyeong Yun
3.12.21
conflict

What It's Like to Meet Your Family's Killer

Decades after Ahmad Wali Rashidi was maimed and his family members killed in attacks in Afghanistan civil war, he returned to confront the former warlord.
Ruchi Kumar
3.12.21
myanmar coup

Police Are Forcing Myanmar Journalists To Sign False Statements Amid Crackdown

Dozens of reporters have been arrested since the Feb. 1 military coup.
Jared Downing
Zar Ni
3.12.21
time's up!

Inside the #MeToo Scandal That’s Tearing Time’s Up Apart

One of the group’s top members is accused of silencing a woman who’s trying to report sexual harassment. Her “sisters” are standing by her.
Carter Sherman
3.11.21
Astro Guide

Daily Horoscope: March 12, 2021

The moon is in Pisces today.
Annabel Gat
3.11.21
music news

It’s Probably OK to Be Optimistic About Bands Announcing Fall Tours

With Dinosaur Jr. and more planning shows, vaccination rates need to improve and masks stay necessary if live music comes back this year.
Josh Terry
3.11.21
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