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Spotify Has a Much Bigger Problem Than Joe Rogan
Spotify has a much bigger problem than Joe Rogan. The streaming service has been in damage control mode, trying to quell the outcry over COVID-19 misinformation spread by Rogan, the wildly popular podcast host. Earlier this week, Spotify released its internal rules prohibiting âdangerous content,â and said it will attach an advisory to any podcastâŚ
If Weâre Going to Live With COVID-19, Itâs Time to Clean Our Indoor Air Properly
As the Omicron variant spreads rapidly across vaccinated and unvaccinated America, and a shocking number of Americans are still dying, many are wondering what the coming months will bring, how will they continue to protect themselves from COVID-19, and when, if ever, life will really return to something resembling the pre-pandemic normal. The good newsâŚ
Decades After Guatemalaâs Silent Holocaust, These Indigenous Women Are Fighting to Bring Their Rapists to Justice
A court sentenced five men to a total of 150 years in prison for rape and crimes against humanity during the civil war, but the case is far from over.
Meet the âChief Chocolate Officerâ Behind Dubaiâs Favorite Sweet Treats
At Mirzam, Kathy Johnston specializes in chocolates with Emirati flavors and spices
How Wordleâs Creator Feels About Selling His Viral Game
A couple of hours after the New York Times announced on Monday that it had acquired the online word game known as Wordle, its inventor was still looking for the right wordâthis time, for his emotions. âMy biggest sense, actually, right now, isnât joy. Itâs relief,â Josh Wardle, who was paid âin the low sevenâŚ
So Many Actors Are âMethodâ Now. A New Book Explains What That Means and Why It Matters
During a recent virtual roundtable sponsored by the Los Angeles Times, Lady Gagaâwho has said that she prepared for her performance as a vengeful wife in House of Gucci by, among other things, speaking with an Italian accent for monthsâcaught her fellow panelists off-guard with an imploring speech. After apologizing for being silent for mostâŚ
Dangling Pardons, Trump Wonât Let Republicans Move On from Jan. 6
This article is part of the The DC Brief, TIMEâs politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox every weekday. If it werenât for the masks and lingering consternation about a pandemic, this weekâs headlines would feel a lot like 2015. See Donald Trump, at a loud and intenseâŚ
How Crypto Investors Are Handling Plunging Prices
Amid a sharp plunge for Bitcoin and other top tokens like Ethereum and Solana, some cryptocurrency investors say theyâre taking a long-term view of the market to weather the storm. Following a rough week, Bitcoinâs price climbed back up to hover in the $38,000-39,000 at last check on Tuesday morning, according to CoinDesk. This latestâŚ
Tesla Recall: âFull Self-Drivingâ Software Runs Stop Signs
DETROIT â Tesla is recalling nearly 54,000 cars and SUVs because their âFull Self-Drivingâ software lets them roll through stop signs without coming to a complete halt. Documents posted Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators say that Tesla will disable the feature with an over-the-internet software update. The ârolling stopâ feature allows vehicles to go throughâŚ
Finally, Thereâs News About COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5
(Washington D.C.) â U.S. regulators are urging drugmaker Pfizer to apply for emergency authorization for a two-dose regimen of its COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 5 years old while awaiting data on a three-dose course, aiming to clear the way for the shots as soon as late February, a person familiar with theâŚ
What Happens if an Athlete Tests Positive at the Beijing Olympics
Rules for athletes who test positive for COVID-19 once they arrive in Beijing are strict; the Games havenât begun and several athletes are already unable to compete