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Democrats of Color Could Find It Tougher to Vote This Year. They May Not Want To
This article is part of the The DC Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox every weekday. It’s sometimes tough to handle, but a multitude of things can simultaneously be true. Consider the current predicament facing President Joe Biden: his poll numbers have tanked, his agenda…
How Strangers Use Storytelling to Help Others—and Themselves
Storytelling is connected to profound mental health benefits, which is particularly welcome as anxiety and loneliness continue to climb
NIH Director Francis Collins is Leaving With a Warning for Some Politicians
Before he stepped down on Dec. 19, Dr. Francis Collins was the longest-serving director of the National Institutes of Health since presidents began to appoint them. Installed by President Obama in 2009, he served under three administrations and during his tenure the budget of the NIH, the leading funder of research related to the health…
‘Amir Never Had a Chance.’ Body Camera Footage Released After Fatal Police Shooting in Minneapolis
(MINNEAPOLIS) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will join the review of the fatal shooting of a Black man by Minneapolis police, authorities said Friday, shortly after police released body camera footage that showed SWAT team officers entering an apartment and shooting the 22-year-old man, who was wrapped in a blanket and had a gun…
House Passes Multibillion Dollar Bill to Help US Compete With China, Especially in Computer Chip Production
WASHINGTON — Democrats muscled through legislation in the House on Friday that they say positions the United States to better compete with China economically and on the global stage by strengthening the domestic semiconductor industry and shoring up strained supply chains. The bill passed by a vote of 222-210. It marks an important step for…
A New Study On COVID-19 Cases at the Tokyo Olympics Has Lessons for the Beijing Games
The report focuses on athletes in the Olympic Village during the Olympic and Paralympic Games
China Knew It Couldn’t Escape Politics at the Olympics Opening Ceremony. It Didn’t Try
As the 2022 Winter Olympics Games kicked off in Beijing, it was clear that Chinese officials were not planning to shy away from politics as the world's spotlight shifted to China
The Worst Person in the World Is a Gorgeous, Bittersweet—and Ruthless—Comedy
The movie is the third entry in a loose trio of films called the Oslo Trilogy
Quinta Brunson on Using Comedy to Address America’s Education Problems in Abbott Elementary
As a child, Quinta Brunson loved being able to gather around the TV with her family for the shows they all enjoyed, from 227 to Martin to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Now, the writer and executive producer of Abbott Elementary is hoping the new sitcom will become that kind of show for families today.…
Ransomware Attack in Germany Tied to Colonial Pipeline Hackers
The attacks come amid heightened tensions in the region as Russian troops are massed on the Ukrainian border
The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts Under $25 for Everyone on Your List
Valentine’s Day is imminent, which means you may be searching high and low for the perfect gift for that one special someone or the many loved ones in your life. While finding a nice gift for Valentine’s Day requires thought and care, it doesn’t have to break the bank (just ask J. Lo: love don’t…
It’s 2022 and People Are Still Confused That My Kids Have Their Mother’s Last Name
The woman from the Social Security office had a lot of questions. I dutifully answered them, using my shoulder to clamp the big hospital phone to my ear so I could use both hands to adjust my one-day-old son’s latch. She asked me my name, birthdate, place of birth, marital status, Social Security number. Then…