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FGM

The War Against FGM in Sudan Is Far From Over

Activists are concerned that the government will not implement plans announced back in April to criminalise female genital mutilation.
Jeena Sharma
8.12.20
Far right

Are We Witnessing the Fall of Far-Right Figurehead 'Tommy Robinson'?

Since a high-point of public exposure, the UK far-right figure has lost support and alienated political allies.
James Poulter
8.12.20
Coronavirus

A Florida Sheriff Is Banning Masks for His 900-Person Department

Billy Woods' order went out to his officers the day before his county set a new record for most deaths in a single Florida county.
Trone Dowd
8.12.20
Religion

Controversial Facebook Post on Prophet Muhammad Sparks Violent Riots

The police fired at the mob of over a thousand in an episode that lasted several hours in India. Three died, while over a hundred were arrested.
Pallavi Pundir
8.12.20
tech-science

Scientists Found a Lookalike of Our Own Galaxy Deep in Cosmic Time

12 billion light years from Earth, scientists spotted a galaxy that is the spitting image of a young Milky Way. Its discovery challenges our understanding of the early universe.
Becky Ferreira
8.12.20
extremism

The Boogaloo Bois Are All Over Facebook

They're raising money and sharing bomb-making manuals.
Tess Owen
8.12.20
Games News

Black 'The Sims 4' Players Are Changing One of the World’s Biggest Games

The Sims has been an industry leader in terms of diversity and inclusion, but black players have been fighting to see themselves in the game for years.
Gita Jackson
8.12.20
Gaming

The Culture Wars Have Reached Warhammer 40k

In recent years, the tabletop fantasy game has attracted a small but vocal alt-right minority. Now, community members are trying to do something about it.
Paulie Doyle
8.12.20
personal finance

'How Can I Respectfully Disagree With My Boss?'

The most important thing to know is that the conversation doesn’t have to be—and shouldn’t be—adversarial.
Alison Green
8.12.20
NIGERIA

A Nigerian Singer Was Sentenced to Death for a WhatsApp Video

After the video was shared, protesters burned down his family home and his family disowned him.
David Gilbert
8.12.20
Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar's Win Means the Squad Is Heading Back to Congress

Omar won handily, despite her well-funded primary opponent, and Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez already won big.
Paul Blest
8.12.20
London Rental Opportunity of the Week

Rental Opportunity of the Week: The Most Deranged Landlord Move We've Seen Yet

A "nook for your toddler"? Ah, yes, of course.
Joel Golby
8.12.20
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