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RACISM

Why There Was Nothing ‘Third World’ About the Capitol Hill Rioting
The "third world" was always a figment of "first world" imagination. As the term fell further from grace last week, experts tell us why we should be wary of flinging it around without understanding its true meaning.
Pallavi Pundir
1.12.21
Photography

Photos of Teen Quad Bikers Tearing Up the Streets of Muscat
As Oman's capital gobbles up the desert, members of the "Bousher Bike Life Crew" have begun racing in the streets.
Gabriela Caeli Sumampow
1.12.21
disasters

In Pictures: The Ill-fated Journey of Indonesia’s Sriwijaya Air Flight 182
There appears to be no hope of finding survivors.
Heather Chen
1.12.21
Astro Guide

Daily Horoscope: January 12, 2021
There's a new moon in Capricorn.
Annabel Gat
1.11.21
Trump

Trump Could Be Prosecuted for Inciting Violence, DC Attorney General Says
“Those were outrageous comments that those individuals, including the president of the United States, made,” Karl Racine said of the speeches at Trump's “March to Save America” rally on January 6.
Greg Walters
1.11.21
Internet

ISP Blocks Twitter and Facebook to Protest Anti-Trump ‘Censorship’
While legal in the wake of net neutrality’s repeal, the effort to pander to baseless partisan outrage still isn’t a great idea.
Karl Bode
1.11.21
inauguration

Airbnb Is Reviewing All DC-Area Bookings for Hate Groups Ahead of Inauguration
Airbnb announced the expansion of its safety measures on Monday.
Joseph Cox
1.11.21
Parler

Parler Finds Refuge With the Far-Right's Favorite Webhost
Epik, already used by Gab and other far-right associated social media apps, just took on Parler.
Ben Makuch
1.11.21
Trump

Salesforce ‘Takes Action’ to Prevent RNC Emails From Inciting Violence
The Donald Trump campaign has not used its millions-strong email list since the riots at the Capitol. Its email provider says it has taken action to prevent Republicans from using "our services in any way that could lead to violence."
Jason Koebler
Joseph Cox
1.11.21
tech-science

Manatee With ‘Trump’ Etched Into Back Sparks Federal Investigation
A marine scientist said the incident was “one of the most horrifying things I have ever seen done to a wild animal."
Becky Ferreira
1.11.21
News

The Instagram Account Naming and Shaming Pro-Trump Rioters in D.C.
"I mean, they broke into the Capitol building. If they wanted to, I'm sure that they could break into where I live."
Drew Schwartz
1.11.21
Internet

State Department's Site Says Trump's Presidency Is Already Over
We don't know if a page on state.gov which says Donald J. Trump's term ended on 1/11/21 is a troll, a hack, a bug, or something else.
Matthew Gault
Emanuel Maiberg
1.11.21
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