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covid vaccine

Some Black Floridians Have to Travel 30 Miles to a Publix for the COVID Vaccine

“This is not even taking into consideration those people who are field and/or mill workers who already sun up to sun down (some 7 days per week).”
Emma Ockerman
1.28.21
El Salvador

El Salvador's President Jokes That He's a Dictator. But Maybe He Is?

After worrying tweets about military power and extending his term, Nayib Bukele changed his profile picture to a Sacha Baron Cohen character from the film "The Dictator."
Bryan Avelar
Nathaniel Janowitz
1.28.21
sex-how-to

How to Have Good Shower Sex Without Slipping and Breaking Something

Some advice from porn performers who professionally coordinate safe shower scenes.
Anna Pulley
1.28.21
wallstreetbets

Robinhood Hit with Class Action After Blocking GameStop Trades

"Robinhood purposefully, willfully, and knowingly removing the stock 'GME' from its trading platform in the midst of an unprecedented stock thereby deprived retail investors."
Joseph Cox
1.28.21
Lebanon

Anti-Lockdown Protests Turn Bloody in Lebanon 

Anger over COVID-related lockdowns and economic misery has led to a wave of violent protests in the past two weeks.
Mohammed Rasool
1.28.21
Robinhood

AOC, Ted Cruz Agree: Robinhood's GameStop Stock Ban Is 'Unacceptable'

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, and Ted Cruz have all signaled they're willing to investigate Robinhood for freezing customers out of GameStop stock while it skyrocketed.
Matthew Gault
1.28.21
TRANS RIGHTS

Transgender Healthcare Is at Breaking Point In This Corner of Europe

Northern Ireland only has one Gender Identity Clinic, which has a backlog and a lengthy waiting list.
Michele Theil
Laura Kelly
1.28.21
tech-science

A New Study Has Revealed the Best Theory Yet for the Dyatlov Pass Incident

The mysterious deaths of nine Russian hikers in 1959 has caused wild speculation, but scientists have bolstered the leading explanation: an avalanche.
Becky Ferreira
1.28.21
News

Man Arrested for Wanting to ‘Execute Local Politicians’ Was Deep into Conspiracy Culture

A Newfoundland man arrested with 36 knives on his way to ‘stop an election’ shared numerous conspiracy posts, including some about ‘elites’ torturing and drinking the blood of children.
Mack Lamoureux
1.28.21
Internet

Some People Are Getting Rich Off GameStop, Others Just Want to Pay Their Debt

Credit card debt. A telescope. Medical debt. A down payment on a house for your parents.
Patrick Klepek
1.28.21
healthcare

Can You Get a COVID Vaccine Just by Waiting Around at the Pharmacy?

Pharmacies tell VICE that only people with appointments can get a vaccine right now. And yet, in the real world, customers' experiences prove otherwise.
Hannah Smothers
1.28.21
News

Julie Payette’s Tenure Included ‘Screaming and Public Humiliations’: Report

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is being criticized for not properly vetting the newly resigned Governor General.
Manisha Krishnan
1.28.21
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