Not that most people would ever admit to it, but certainly among the lingering symptoms of long-Covid lies an acceptance of racism towards the Chinese that would be considered almost criminally intolerable if directed at any other nationality. The problems began when the two Italian television hosts of the long-running …
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Asked “how much do you blame each of the following for mass shootings?” in the wide-ranging Politico/Morning Consult poll, 69% and 67% pointed to “racism” and “easy access to guns,” respectively, as popular choices. For Fox News, 34% of respondents put “a lot” of, or “some blame” for, mass shootings …
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The stunner took to Twitter on Sunday after Matsuyama clinched the iconic green jacket at Augusta, telling the Japanese hero that his victory was “well-deserved”. Spiranac then offered a casual compliment towards the cuisine in Matsuyama’s homeland, igniting a far-fetched race storm in response. “The menu for the champions dinner …
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The photo at the heart of the controversy surfaced online earlier this week, a screenshot taken from a live feed at a Kids R Kids location in Roswell, Georgia, set up to allow parents to check in on their little ones remotely throughout the day. The image shows a group …
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Racism “is a serious public health threat that directly affects the well-being of millions of Americans. As a result, it affects the health of our entire nation,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said on Thursday. Reflecting on the impact of Covid-19, Walensky said it was “felt most severely, in communities of …
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“You may wish that you weren’t Asian,” the university told Asian students on its Counseling and Mental Health Services website. “But remember that your ancestors likely went through similar or even worse incidents. They survived by recognizing the beauty and strength of their community. So seek out or create literature, …
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“They didn’t want him to be a prince or princess, not knowing what the gender would be, which would be different from protocol, and that he wasn’t going to receive security,” Meghan told Oprah Winfrey in an interview aired on CBS on Sunday night. Meghan refused to elaborate, saying that …
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Some of their logic makes sense. Studying the population of Louisiana, one of the US’ most segregated states, the scientists found that African-Americans there were more than three times more likely to die of Covid-19 than whites last year, as they tend to live in crowded housing and work in …
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Margaret Mitchell, who led Google’s Ethical AI unit, announced her termination in a brief tweet on Friday, saying only “I’m fired” without offering further detail. Google’s own statement on the matter was left somewhat vague, confirming Mitchell was let go over “multiple violations of our code of conduct,” while adding …
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Picture the scene: in a far-off fantasy world, a group of heroes emerges from a dungeon, drenched in the blood of the orcs they’ve slain. A powerful knight, a wise gnome and a dextrous elf, they’ve combined their wisdom and warrior prowess to save their beloved kingdom, and take home …
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