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Film

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Filmmaking in the Philippines During the Pandemic

To work around restrictions in film, TV, and advertising production, some filmmakers are blocking scenes over video calls and directing on set from a plastic 'bubble.'
Sammy Westfall
8.13.20
Hong Kong

China Hoped Jimmy Lai’s Arrest Would Silence Him. It Failed.

The Hong Kong media tycoon made his first live media appearance after his high-profile arrest.
Heather Chen
8.13.20
Tech

Straight, Middle-Aged Men are Being Charged More to Use Tinder Plus

A recent investigation found that age, sex and location are all factors in how much users are charged.
Gavin Butler
8.13.20
World News

Coronavirus Is Fueling Child Labor in Bolivia: 'The Priority Is Having Something to Eat'

More children will work to survive now that the government has paused the education system until 2021, say observers.
Amy Booth
8.12.20
police

Cop Suspended After Commenting 'KILL THEM ALL' on BLM Protest Livestream

He later attributed the sentiment to a combination of his “Metallica rage” and anxiety. 
Emma Ockerman
8.12.20
food news

It's the Holiday Season Already, According to Food Brands

Pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween candy, and even Thanksgiving-themed foods are popping up in August this year, because time isn’t real anymore.
Bettina Makalintal
8.12.20
uber

Uber Will 'Shut Down' in California If It Must Classify Drivers as Employees

Uber's PR push reminds us that Uber's business model relies on mistreating its drivers, and now it's threatening to leave California 'for a while' if it has to make them employees.
Edward Ongweso Jr
8.12.20
Black Lives Matter

A Black Lives Matter Organizer Was Ordered Out of Her Home by Heavily Armed Cops

Tense moments between the LAPD and the founder of BLM Los Angeles were caught on video after an apparent “swatting” incident.
Tess Owen
8.12.20
Internet

Facebook Hate Speech Policy Now Bans This Racist Christmas Tradition

Anti-racist groups in both the Netherlands and Belgium have long criticized 'Black Pete' as a racist and dehumanizing caricature.
Gabriel Geiger
8.12.20
body

Despite the Clear Risks, Sorority Rush Will Go On at Some Schools This Fall

Rush events often involve crowding together inside, up-close conversations, and even singing, all activities that health experts have specifically warned the public to avoid during the pandemic.
Katie Way
8.12.20
housing

Trump Just Promised to Protect 'Suburban Housewives' From Poor People

In a Wednesday tweet, he bragged about eliminating a housing regulation that was designed to address racial segregation.
Emma Ockerman
8.12.20
News

Corruption Is King in Trump's 'Safe Third Country'

Honduras just dropped major corruption charges against powerful government officials. The Central American nation is a key ally for the Trump administration on drugs and immigration.
Jeff Ernst
8.12.20
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