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In “The Variant,” an episode from the Disney+ hit streaming show “Loki,” it’s tough to miss the barrage of product placements, with fast-paced action...

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Black Lives Matter has been called the largest civil movement in U.S. history. Since 2013, local BLM chapters have formed nationwide to demand accountability...

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In October 2018, Canada became the first G20 country to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. Over the past three years, the province of...

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While most of us would likely care to forget the pandemic as soon as is possible, a few have opted for a permanent reminder...

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On Sept. 7, 2021, El Salvador will become the first country to make bitcoin legal tender. The government even went a step further in...

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It isn’t often that a pop star releases a music video that aligns so well with my academic research. But that’s exactly what Lizzo...

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One year after pledging to diversify positions of leadership, the number of Black executives, managers and board members at companies like Rogers and Air...

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On Aug. 29, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will make his fourth trip to the prize ring to face former UFC champion Tyron Woodley. The pair...

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This year the Internet Archive turns 25. It’s best known for its pioneering role in archiving the internet through the Wayback Machine, which allows...

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The COVID-19 pandemic has made us all improvisers. Medical researchers raced to develop vaccines. Students and teachers adjusted to online classes and socially distanced...