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extremism

Congress Just Got an Earful About the Threat of the Boogaloo Movement

Thursday’s hearing was the first time it’s been discussed publicly by Congress, and experts warned they need to act now with more oversight.
Tess Owen
7.16.20
Entertainment

Hannibal Buress Roasts the Cop Who Arrested Him in 'Miami Nights'

The comedian reflects on his boozy run-in with law enforcement and why he quit drinking in this coincidentally timely (and free) comedy special on YouTube.
Ashwin Rodrigues
7.16.20
Make this

8 Recipes for When You Inevitably Buy Too Much Watermelon

A watermelon is a commitment. Here's what to do when you wind up with leftovers.
Munchies Staff
7.16.20
food-features

'Black Girls in Trader Joe's' Is Shedding Light on Food's Inequality Problem

Amid the chaos of a global pandemic and civil unrest, the viral Instagram page provides a space for Black women to find solace in food.
Kristin Corry
7.16.20
News

The US Just Had Its Deadliest Year for Overdose Deaths

And experts expect this year to be even worse.
Manisha Krishnan
7.16.20
healthcare

COVID-19 Testing Is a Holy Mess in Houston

"I definitely have it, and I have no positive test to show for it, because Houston is melting down, essentially.”
Hannah Smothers
7.16.20
body

Here’s Precisely How to Talk to Your Friends Before a No-Mask Hangout

Most of us think we're being careful during this pandemic... so when making plans, it's a good idea to discuss what "careful" actually means to you in practice.
Rachel Miller
7.16.20
Media

LA Times Places Columnist Arash Markazi on Leave Amid Plagiarism Investigation

The investigation began after members of the newspaper’s sports department sent a letter to management demanding action.
Maxwell Strachan
Laura Wagner
7.16.20
Tech news

Cryptocurrency Scams Have Plagued Twitter for Years

Wednesday's massive Twitter hack wasn't the first time the platform has grappled with cryptocurrency scams or compromised verified accounts. Far from it.
Kevin Truong
Jordan Pearson
7.16.20
body

Summer Camps Have Become a New Hotbed for COVID-19 Spread

COVID-19 outbreaks at day camps and sleepaway camps are throwing yet another wrench in summer plans across the U.S.
Katie Way
7.16.20
Policing

A Woman Called Police to Help Her Suicidal Husband. A SWAT Officer Fatally Shot Him.

She'd called the night before, too, and the police sent a crisis intervention team.
Emma Ockerman
7.16.20
women

Judge Felt Agitated Gang Rape Survivor Disrespected Him, Orders Her Arrest

Police in Bihar had made the 22-year-old repeatedly describe her ordeal, then leaked her identity to the neighbourhood. No wonder she was mad.
Pallavi Pundir
7.16.20
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