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'Immune-Boosting' Products Are Trying to Capitalize on Coronavirus

Don't let brands taking advantage of pandemic-induced panic goad you into spending money on ineffective products.
Katie Way
3.18.20
retail

Barnes & Noble Implies Coronavirus Layoffs Are Inevitable

"This is a devastating situation in which to find ourselves," the company's CEO wrote to staff in a letter obtained by VICE.
Alex Norcia
3.18.20
iraq

Tear Gas and Bullets Didn’t Dissuade Them. The Pandemic Might.

Iraq’s protesters have endured targeted attacks, abductions, and killings. COVID-19 may force their movement off the streets.
Hind Hassan
Nicole Bozorgmir
3.18.20
Coronavirus

Those Countries Trump Called ‘Shitholes’ Are Now Turning Away Americans Because of Coronavirus

“The U.S. is the threat in this case.”
Emily Green
3.18.20
body

Why Weight Loss Through Exercise is So Tricky

We all get excited for exercise to completely change our lives, only to be discouraged when results don't come quickly; understanding why and refocusing can help.
Casey Johnston
3.18.20
Coronavirus

Geek Squad's In-Home Agents Fear Spreading Coronavirus to the Elderly

Six current Geek Squad employees describe a lack of support from Best Buy, and how they may inadvertently help spread coronavirus.
Joseph Cox
3.18.20
Coronavirus

Looming COVID-19 Disaster in US Prisons Has Advocates Pleading for Releases

A coalition of organizations led by the Southern Poverty Law Center is calling on Louisiana, Florida, and Mississippi to release as many people as possible, right now.
Anna Merlan
3.18.20
Games News

Streamer Banned After “Joke” Hoping Coronavirus Kills Old and Poor People

Kaceytron has a history of edgelord humor, and based on Twitch’s history, the streamer will be back soon enough.
Patrick Klepek
3.18.20
games blogs

'No Man's Sky' Players Find a Way to be Alone Together During COVID-19 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the bleak expanse of this virtual universe has become a new meeting space.
Gita Jackson
3.18.20
Coronavirus

Trump Wants to Send Americans Checks on April 6 and May 18, Treasury Document Shows

Two identical payments would be based on income level and family size, according to the proposal from the Treasury Department.
Daniel Newhauser
Liz Landers
3.18.20
transgender

Trans Women’s Underwear Doesn’t Exist

The lack of options for simple panties are a poignant example of how deeply society actively disinvests in trans women.
Diana Tourjée
3.18.20
Coronavirus

Thousands of Doctors Demand ICE Release Detainees to Stop a COVID-19 Disaster

ICE won’t close its overcrowded detention centers to stop the coronavirus. Doctors say people are going to die.
Janus Rose
3.18.20
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