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Coronavirus

We Asked Elderly People Defying the Coronavirus Lockdown: Why?
In Italy, some senior citizens are ignoring the government's strict isolation measures. “At my age, what’s the point?” says Norma, a 94-year-old nonna.
Giorgia Cannarella
3.23.20
Coronavirus

Good Luck Sending Any Senators to Jail for Insider Trading on Coronavirus
Members of Congress are exceptionally hard to bust for insider trading, despite evidence they’re somehow mysteriously able to outperform even many expert hedge fund managers with brilliantly-timed stock trades.
Greg Walters
3.23.20
labor

Magic: The Gathering’s Largest Storefront Is Trying to Unionize
TCGPlayer’s warehouse workers want to unionize and negotiate better healthcare costs and transparency with management.
Matthew Gault
3.23.20
Hacking

Inside an Instagram Celebrity Hacking Campaign
Hackers targeted an adult film star. A white hat hacker decided to help.
Joseph Cox
3.23.20
Tokyo 2020

Countries Are Starting to Pull Out of the 2020 Olympics
Canada and Australia say they won't send athletes to Tokyo if the Games are held in July.
David Gilbert
3.23.20
Coronavirus

These Countries Are Testing for Coronavirus the Least in Asia
While some Asian countries like South Korea are leading when it comes to COVID-19 testing, others, like the Philippines and India, are lagging behind.
Koh Ewe
3.23.20
food news

Sales of Natto Soar in Japan Due to Claims That It Fights Coronavirus
The soybean dish known as natto has an ammonia-like smell and stringy consistency—and it's selling unexpectedly well right now.
Jelisa Castrodale
3.23.20
medicine

Coronavirus Has Yet to Reach My Corner of the Country. We're Not Ready
The real wave hasn't yet hit New Mexico, where I'm an ER doctor. But it will, and hospitals are moving way too slowly.
Frank Huyler, MD
3.23.20
Recipe

Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts and Shiitake Mushrooms Recipe
A quick and easy way to get in your veggies.
Farideh Sadeghin
3.23.20
The VICE Guide to Right Now

Filipinos Get Creative With Coronavirus-Inspired Baby Names
"Hello, my name is Covid Lorraine."
Therese Reyes
3.23.20
Coronavirus

Coronavirus Unmasks the Lie That You Have to Work in London to Succeed
The new work-from-home age has revealed that most creative jobs can take place anywhere in the UK.
Aimee Cliff
3.23.20
Health

All the Coronavirus Types You've Met During the Outbreak
From the "fake news aunty" to the "alarmingly chill parent", this virus is making us all act weird.
Ruby Lott-Lavigna
Lauren O'Neill
3.23.20
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