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Policing

Bodycam Video Shows Police Shooting an Autistic Teen 11 Times After His Mom Called 911
"This is a psych problem. I don’t see why we even have to approach," says a female officer to another officer on the scene.
Trone Dowd
9.22.20
snapchat

Snapchat's Anime Filter Will Reveal If You Have 'Main Character Energy'
The filter is charming, when it works. Sorry to most Black people.
Gita Jackson
9.22.20
Tech news

The Long Lost Manual for the World's Oldest Preserved Computer Has Been Found
The Zuse Z4, a digital computer built in 1945 and currently preserved at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, finally has a manual to fully reveal its secrets.
Matthew Gault
9.22.20
italy

Italy's Far-Right Promised a Landslide in Local Elections, But Failed
Italy just voted on a referendum and in local elections. The country's fragile coalition government came out stronger, but the far-right still made its presence known.
Bianca Ferrari
9.22.20
envionnement

How India’s Ancient Tribes Are Fighting to Save Their Forests From Coal Mining
India will auction 40 coal blocks next month for commercial mining.
Cheena Kapoor
9.22.20
Coronavirus

Military Could Be Used to Enforce New Coronavirus Rules, Says UK Government
Boris Johnson announced harsher coronavirus restrictions today in light of the growing number of cases around the UK.
Ruby Lott-Lavigna
9.22.20
YouTube

YouTube Moderator Training Included Videos of Beheading and Rape, Lawsuit Alleges
A former contracted content moderator at YouTube is bringing a class action lawsuit against the platform, claiming the job gave her severe PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Samantha Cole
9.22.20
supreme court

It Looks Like Trump Just Got the Votes to Replace RBG
Mitt Romney announced Tuesday morning that he would support giving Trump's nominee a vote on the Senate floor.
Cameron Joseph
9.22.20
coronavirus vaccine

The Number of Americans Planning to Get a COVID Vaccine Right Away Has Plummeted
And almost a quarter of respondents in a new poll say they'll never take it.
Paul Blest
9.22.20
tech-science

The High Cost of Academic Publishing Leaves Africa Behind
Researchers are calling for urgent reform in open access publishing as African scientists face the choice to either pay pricey fees out of pocket, or not publish at all.
Maddie Bender
9.22.20
Politics

Keir Starmer Appeals to Patriotism and Distances Himself from Corbyn
The Labour leader delivered his digital conference speech as one of his shadow cabinet members indicated he will ditch promises made during his leadership election.
Simon Childs
9.22.20
COLOMBIA

Webcam Sex Work Is a Lifeline for Women Who Lost Their Jobs During COVID
Women left unemployed by the lockdown in Colombia have turned to webcams to make a living, and sex workers are flipping to use digital services to stay safe and isolated.
Wes Michael Tomaselli
9.22.20
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