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The Worst Discrimination I've Faced at Work Because of My Disability

Twenty-five years on from the landmark Disability Discrimination Act, disabled people still face less favourable treatment at work.
Isabelle Jani-Friend
12.10.20
Photos

The Otherworldly Ancient Costumes of Sardinia's Mountain People

“Over centuries, a lack of contact with the outside has certainly strengthened the island's identity, and attachment to its roots.”
Vincenzo Ligresti
12.10.20
world philippines

The Long Battle to End ‘Contractualization’ in the Philippines

The practice of “contractualization” or “endo” has employees stuck in fixed-term jobs with no benefits.
Nikki Natividad
12.10.20
privacy

Facial Recognition Is Running Amok in China. The People Are Pushing Back.

China’s first lawsuit against facial recognition was a victory for privacy advocates. But there’s a limit to how far they can push against surveillance.
Shen Lu
12.10.20
Culture

2020, the Year We Turned to K-Dramas, Anime, and Reality TV

Here's a pop culture time capsule for Asia, based on your Netflix binge-watching.
Frankie Lantican
12.10.20
russia

Someone Broke Into Russia’s Doomsday Plane and Stole a Bunch of Hardware

The burglary raises serious questions about the security of Russian military facilities.
Gavin Butler
12.10.20
Coronavirus

‘Cruise To Nowhere’ Ends Prematurely After Passenger’s COVID Scare

A Singaporean cruise turned back when a passenger tested positive for the virus. The man later tested negative – twice.
Heather Chen
12.10.20
mental health

How Robodebt Killed Vulnerable People Like Me

Estimates of suicide numbers following Australia's automated debt program reach thousands. Here's how I know those numbers are possible.
Patrick Marlborough
12.10.20
Tech

SpaceX Rocket Designed to Take Humans to Mars Explodes During Test Flight

Despite the rough landing, Elon Musk is hailing the almost seven-minute test a success.
Gavin Butler
12.10.20
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The Designer Shaping The Future of Sustainable Streetwear

Artist Nicole McLaughlin upcyles found objects to create surreal new garments, changing the way we think about sustainable design.
News

Minks at Canadian Fur Farm Test Positive for COVID-19, Experts Call for Cull

The positive tests come after Denmark culled millions of minks due to a COVID-19 mutation.
Brishti Basu
12.10.20
journalism

Instagram Boss: Journalists Are Bad, Workers Should Talk to Their Bosses Instead

The powerful man suggested that it's unethical for journalists to seek to talk to people, and unwise for people to talk to journalists.
Jason Koebler
12.9.20
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