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  1. maine
    A Woman Was Killed by a Great White Shark While Swimming in MaineThe tragedy is the state’s first-ever fatal shark attack.
  2. the cut opinion pages
    A Ghost Is the Perfect Quarantine Sex PartnerA recent advice column asks: What should I do if my friend says she’s sleeping with a ghost? In our opinion, ghost sex is the responsible thing to do.
  3. motherhood
    If Anything Happens to This Baby Orca, So Help Me GodPlease, let Tahlequah have a happy ending.
  4. celebrity couples
    Has the Guy From Normal People Found Love on the Internet?There’s ample evidence that Paul Mescal and Phoebe Bridgers are, at the very least, into each other.
  5. climate change
    Yes, New York Is Hotter Than EverThe city’s climate is now classified as “subtropical.”
  6. animals
    All Vloggers Pale in Comparison to the ‘Opossum Lady’Olivia Jade who?
  7. keeping up with the royals
    Meghan and Harry Are Seriously Fed UpThey’re suing the paparazzi again, this time over “intrusive” photos of Baby Archie.
  8. politics
    Everyone Should See This Incredible AOC SpeechIn a deeply moving speech on the House floor, AOC excoriated a Republican congressman who called her a “f - - - - - - bitch” and refused to apologize.
  9. power
    Police Can Arbitrarily Arrest Trans Women Under This LawNew York’s harmful “Walking While Trans” ban allows police to arrest anyone they suspect of “loitering for the purpose of prostitution.”
  10. covid-19
    What We Know About Blood Type and the CoronavirusEarly studies suggested that blood type could be a risk factor for COVID-19, but the evidence is mixed.
  11. animals
    The Peacock That ‘Screams Relentlessly’ Has a PointImagine responding to this current moment with anything other than a piercing scream.
  12. covid-19
    Why Are So Many Coronavirus Patients Suffering From Delirium?Doctors report that an alarming number of coronavirus patients are experiencing confusion, and in some cases, terrifying hallucinations.
  13. niche drama
    Is L.A.’s Trendiest Brunch Spot Serving Horrible Moldy Jam?Sqirl employees say the eatery has been hiding a mold problem. The restaurant insists that it’s just part of the jam-making process.
  14. storms
    Yet Another Good Reason to Just Stay HomeA tropical storm is approaching the Northeast.
  15. hot shot
    What in the World Is Going On in Demi Moore’s Bathroom?It’s fully carpeted???
  16. crime
    A Black Man Says He Was the Victim of an ‘Attempted Lynching’Vauhxx Booker says he was attacked by a group of white men who threatened to “get a noose.” Now, the FBI is investigating.
  17. power
    Working Mom Says She Was Fired for Being a Mom While WorkingA San Diego woman says she was fired after a supervisor complained that her children were too noisy during work calls.
  18. power
    Amy Cooper Charged With Filing a False Police ReportAfter she called 911 and falsely claimed that a Black bird-watcher was threatening her life in Central Park.
  19. covid-19
    The Glaring Race Gap in Coronavirus DeathsNew data shows that Black and Latino people are twice as likely to die from the disease — and institutionalized racism is to blame.
  20. help!!!
    Did You Know Flying Snakes Existed?Help me God.
  21. coronavirus
    Here’s What We Know About Asymptomatic COVID-19 CarriersThere’s still a lack of clarity about what an asymptomatic case could mean for the future of one’s health.
  22. coronavirus
    What Is the Most Common Symptom of Coronavirus?And here’s the full list of symptoms, according to the CDC.
  23. influencer drama
    Oh God, the Beauty YouTubers Are At it AgainThe drama involving Tati Westbrook, Jeffree Star, Shane Dawson, and James Charles has taken a new twist.
  24. hot shot
    Checking In on Ben Affleck and Ana de ArmasIt appears they have not yet tired of spending every waking hour together.
  25. crime
    A Black Teen Says Four White Men Lit Her Face on FireThe attack is being investigated as a hate crime.
  26. power
    More Food Companies Are Reconsidering Their Racist BrandingUncle Ben’s, Mrs. Butterworth’s, and Cream of Wheat appear to be following Aunt Jemima’s lead.
  27. police shootings
    Robert Fuller’s Half-Brother Was Shot to Death by Sheriff’s DeputiesLast week, Fuller was found hanging from a tree in California. Now his half-brother is dead after a shoot-out with law enforcement, reports say.
  28. media
    ‘Am I Biased Because I’m Black?’Alexis Johnson, a reporter at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, says she was barred from protest coverage because her bosses felt her tweets showed “bias.”
  29. power
    What Exactly Does It Mean to Defund the Police?A comprehensive guide.
  30. power
    Audrey Gelman Is Stepping Down As CEO of The WingIn an email to staff, Gelman called her decision “the best way to bring The Wing along into a long overdue era of change.”
  31. health
    Tear Gas Is a Chemical WeaponSo why aren’t police banned from using it during protests?
  32. police violence
    ‘Rubber Bullets’ Are Not RubberThey are palm-size and can result in death.
  33. health
    What Is Hydroxychloroquine Anyway?What we know about the malaria drug and the coronavirus.
  34. influencers
    Popular Mommy Vlogger Admits She ‘Rehomed’ Her Adopted SonYouTuber Myka Stauffer is facing backlash after announcing the decision in a new video.
  35. power
    How to Make Sure You’re Donating EffectivelySome bail funds have asked people to donate to smaller, less well-known orgs — and to be wary of scam accounts on Venmo.
  36. coronavirus
    Here Are the CDC’s Guidelines for Reopening OfficesSay good-bye to communal snacks, for one.
  37. no thank you
    Why Go On A Roller Coaster If You Can’t Scream?Theme parks in Japan are considering a ban on screaming to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
  38. celebrity splits
    Scott Disick and Sofia Richie Are Apparently No MoreAccording to a source, the relationship “ran its course.”
  39. beauty
    Why Is Hailey Bieber Threatening to Sue a Plastic Surgeon?It involves a TikTok video.
  40. space
    Good Luck to These Best Friend AstronautsTomorrow, Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley will making history as they launch into space together.
  41. celebrity splits
    Mary-Kate Is Divorcing Her French HusbandWith New York’s courts reopened, she has reportedly filed her divorce papers.
  42. crime
    A Man Was Stabbed to Death on a Zoom CallPolice say about 20 people were on the call when the man’s son allegedly attacked him.
  43. bugs
    Your Strawberries Are Probably Crawling With Tiny BugsWe have TikTok to thank for this revelation.
  44. coronavirus
    Here Are the CDC Guidelines for Reopening SchoolsTheir recommendations include spacing desks six feet apart and closing communal spaces like cafeterias and playgrounds.
  45. hot shot
    Aren’t These Just Face Masks???The “summer’s hottest bikini trend” certainly looks like something I’ve been wearing on my face the past few weeks.
  46. beauty
    Johnson & Johnson Will Finally Stop Selling Its Talc Baby PowderAfter facing thousands of lawsuits claiming the iconic product causes cancer.
  47. celebrity
    Harry Styles’ New Video … Kind of Makes Me Want to Be Poly?Let me join this polycule.
  48. celebrity
    Seems Like Grimes’s Mom Really Doesn’t Like Elon MuskA hostile tweet suggests she is not a fan.
  49. coronavirus
    When Will the Stay-at-Home Orders End?Many states have eased restrictions despite the fact that they are still seeing a growing number of new cases.
  50. social distancing
    I Want to Quarantine With a GhostSeems like a great way to help combat the loneliness.
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