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LGBTQ

Introducing: The Tenderqueer, the Softboi of the Queer Community

Sure, you’ve heard of the straight softboi. But queer, non-binary and trans folk will recognise a similar aesthetic 'type' too.
Daisy Jones
1.24.20
The VICE Guide to Right Now

Face Masks on TV and Cheesy Memes: How China’s Pop Culture is Reacting to the New Coronavirus Outbreak

TV networks are leading by example to encourage people to wear face masks, while regular citizens are creating posters to attract and inform older relatives.
Koyu
Koh Ewe
1.24.20
education

Islamic Schools Can Rarely Prep Students to Get Into Mainstream Universities but One Initiative Is Changing That

While madrassas have played a pioneering role in educating young Muslims in India, their failure to evolve has led to ‘bridge courses’ popping up to get these kids into college.
Hanan Zaffar
1.24.20
Australia Today

Is Australia at Risk of a Coronavirus Outbreak?

At least 18 people have died and more than 600 have been infected in the past month. Should Australia be worried?
Gavin Butler
1.24.20
food news

Guys, Please Stop Dipping Your Ballsacks In Soy Sauce

Some questionable science has led to dudes sticking their junk into salty condiments, and it needs to stop.
Jelisa Castrodale
1.23.20
climate

Exclusive Poll: 80% of Young Voters Think ‘Global Warming Is a Major Threat to Life as We Know It’

And 19% of voters 18-29 vape.
Daniel Newhauser
1.23.20
healthcare

Trans People Who Blocked Puberty Are 17% Less Likely to Think About Suicide

A new study has found a link between accessing puberty blockers as a kid and decreased suicidal ideation as an adult.
Harron Walker
1.23.20
Money

Rogers Threatens to Cut Back on 5G Unless Government Gives It What It Wants

This “corporate shakedown” is part of the reason your cell phone bill is so high, according to experts.
Anne Gaviola
1.23.20
One Star Reviews
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On the Streets of NYC with the Worst-Rated Driving School on Yelp

Taji takes to Yelp to find a one-star reviewed driving instructor so he can learn how to drive a car with manual transmission.
healthcare

Emotional Support Animals May No Longer Be Cleared For Takeoff, Says DOT

If all goes well, the ban will pave the way for more understanding about service animals in general.
Katie Way
1.23.20
Harm Reduction

'Bath Salts' Feel Like a Drug From the Past—But They're Still Wreaking Havoc

In some parts of the world they conjure wild memories from the 2010s. In Russia, they're more popular than weed.
Sam Iravani
1.23.20
DRM

These Fridges Won't Dispense Filtered Water Unless You Pay Extra for 'Official' Filters With RFID Chips

Arbitrary, unnecessary technical obstacles designed entirely to rip you off are the new normal.
Karl Bode
1.23.20
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