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‘This Is a Revolution.’ Black Lives Matter Protests Resurge After Arrest of Prominent Activist in Portland – GILLIAN FLACCUS / AP
(PORTLAND, Ore.) — The arrest during a Portland, Oregon protest of a Black woman who became a leading activist in the racial justice movement after she was assaulted by a white supremacist three years ago […]
The Animated Shows People Can’t Stop Watching in the Pandemic – Brandon Katz
Netflix’s investments on animation have paid off, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.Read More
The 1918 Flu Pandemic Killed Hundreds of Thousands of Americans. The White House Never Said a Word About It – Melissa August
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread across the U.S., recent polls indicate dissatisfaction about the federal response to the pandemic: One Aug. 4 NPR/Ipsos poll found that two-thirds of Americans believe the U.S. pandemic […]
Birdies’ Latest Shoe Collection Is All About Encouraging Women to Vote – Morgan Halberg
The five styles are handpainted with designs inspired by the fight for female suffrage.Read More
From Revelation to Hoax: A New Book Scrutinizes the Gospel of Jesus’ Wife – David D'Arcy
A 2nd Century AD papyrus fragment threatened to change the story of Christianity—before it was discovered to be a hoax.Read More
The Facts Prove ‘The Legend of Korra’ Is Practically a Miracle – Carla M. Delgado
You name it, this show overcame it: concern over a female hero, a move to streaming and a big hurdle in LGBTQ+ representation.Read More
New Zealand Reports First New Coronavirus Cases in 102 Days – NICK PERRY / AP
(WELLINGTON, New Zealand) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Tuesday that authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first reported cases of local […]
Russia Registers Coronavirus Vaccine Despite International Skepticism, Putin’s Daughter Inoculated – VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV / AP
(MOSCOW) — Russia on Tuesday became the first country to officially register a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism. President Vladimir Putin said that one of his daughters has already […]
Lebanon Should Seize This Devastating Moment for Lasting Change – Ian Bremmer
Lebanon was on edge even before last week’s horrific explosions in Beirut’s port. The country recently returned to lockdown following a spike in coronavirus cases. Lebanon had registered just under 5,700 cases and 70 deaths […]