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A Hospital Mix-Up Robs Two Indian Families Of Properly Honoring Their Dead

A Muslim family not only found out they were burying the wrong body, they also discovered that their loved one, who died of COVID-19, had been cremated by a Hindu family due to the hospital's oversight.
Shamani Joshi
7.9.20
Trump

The Supreme Court Let Trump Keep His Tax Returns Secret — for Now

It's a stunning setback for those hoping to take a good, long look at Trump’s financial secrets before the 2020 election.
Greg Walters
7.9.20
Culture

Is K-Pop Guilty of Appropriating South Asian Culture?

We try to understand whether K-pop groups using Vedic prayer chants or an idol of a Hindu god happens because they're ignorant or indifferent.
Satviki Sanjay
7.9.20
education

Why CBSE’s Chopping Of Democratic Politics From its Syllabus is Worrying

“There is bureaucratic control all over us, and it is obvious that these subjects threaten those in power.”
Satviki Sanjay
7.9.20
housing

London Renters Spend Almost Half Their Income on Rent, Survey Reveals

According to the UK government's new English Housing Survey, private renters in the capital spend an average of £341 a week on rent.
Ruby Lott-Lavigna
7.9.20
Coronavirus

The U.S. Is Running Out of Masks and Gloves Again as Coronavirus Cases Spike

The country’s second-largest nursing organization says 45% of its members have experienced PPE shortages at their facilities.
David Gilbert
7.9.20
Quarantine Cooking
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Make Chilaquiles With Leftovers from the Fridge

Jorge García is at home making decadent, ingredient-packed chilaquiles that rival any restaurant offering.
Right to Repair

Why Repair Techs Are Hacking Ventilators With DIY Dongles From Poland

As COVID-19 surges, hospitals and independent biomedical technicians have turned to a global grey-market for hardware and software to circumvent manufacturer repair locks and keep life-saving ventilators running.
Jason Koebler
7.9.20
DIY

How to Set Up a Pi Hole to Block Ads and Speed Up Your Internet

With a little time and energy, anyone can build a little computer that kills advertisements and makes browsing more manageable.
Matthew Gault
7.9.20
Hacking

A Hidden Message in 'Valorant' Anti-Cheat Code Is Recruiting Hackers

Riot Games is trying to recruit hackers and cheaters through an Easter Egg hidden inside the company's anti-cheat system.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
7.9.20
Facebook

You Can’t Boycott a Monopoly

The #StopProfitForHate is a noble campaign, but Facebook won’t permanently change unless we break its monopoly.
Edward Ongweso Jr
7.9.20
world politics

Singaporeans Are Calling the Cops on Political Candidates for Fanning Racial Tensions. It's Not What You Think.

The flurry of police complaints appear less aimed at seeing justice done than scoring cheap political points.
Koh Ewe
7.9.20
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