Opinion – Mexico shamefully joins Russia, Venezuela in backing Cuba’s dictatorship For 30 years, the Soviet Union was the main supporter of Cuba’s communist dictatorship, […]
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The delta variant adds a speed bump to the pandemic escape route
Covid-19 variant of concern public health NHS advertising board a the coronavirus restrictions continue hey dude shoes and the government is about to announce an […]
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I’m An Autistic Sex Worker, And Here’s Why It Works For Me
I came out as autistic during the pandemic. Being isolated for so long finally revealed that I had been “masking,” or performing social behaviors that […]
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Delivery drivers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. It’s gotten worse.
Just before Christmas last year, Willy Solis, a 42-year-old residential construction worker-turned-delivery driver, was hired to take a late-night $100 bottle of cognac to an […]
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Senate passes hate crime bill responding to wave of violence against Asian Americans
WASHINGTON — The Senate passed legislation Thursday targeting anti-Asian hate crimes after an uptick of incidents during the Covid-19 pandemic. Lawmakers approved the measure in a 94-1 […]
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Once ‘naive’ about anti-Asian hate, Jeremy Lin is taking racism head-on
Jeremy Lin is an outspoken critic of anti-Asian hate. The first Taiwanese-American player in the NBA has leveraged his fame and his 2.4 million-strong Twitter following to […]
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Covid-19: How India failed to prevent a deadly second wave
In early March, India’s health minister Harsh Vardhan declared the country was “in the endgame” of the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Vardhan also lauded Prime Minister […]
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Senate Advances Bill Seeking To Address Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans
A bill meant to address the rise of hate crimes and violence against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic advanced in the U.S. Senate on a bipartisan vote […]
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Celebrities mourn future closure of iconic Cinerama Dome, Arclight Cinemas due to coronavirus pandemic
Arclight Cinemas and Pacific Theatres are closing down for good after months of losing business due to the coronavirus pandemic. “After shutting our doors more than a year ago, today we […]
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Samsung expects first-quarter profit to soar 44%
Samsung ‘s Galaxy S21 lineup may have boosted first-quarter earnings. Samsung expects a healthy jump in its first-quarter profit, probably due to strong demand for […]
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White House Says Close Press Seating ‘Looks Better’ After It’s Criticized by Reporters Amid Pandemic
The White House explained Friday why press pool chairs were placed closer together during a conference called by President Donald Trump to herald improved unemployment […]
