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Shygirl’s EP ALIAS
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Shygirl’s EP ALIAS

In a time of pressure, Shygirl releases ALIAS, an EP all about relieving tension. The seven-track album was released on November 20th and exhibits the electronic pop club music that has been scarce this year. This year displays a new tide of music showing Black women taking their sexual autonomy […]

Biden Faces Setbacks Rejoining Iranian Nuclear Deal
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Biden Faces Setbacks Rejoining Iranian Nuclear Deal

Iran is in need of economic relief, yet president-elect Joe Biden still needs to decide how to reverse the sanctions on Iran if he plans on rejoining the nuclear deal. Iran also has a part to play before the elections in June. Any attempt will have to be made quickly […]

Amazon Launches Online Pharmacy
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Amazon Launches Online Pharmacy

Amazon recently launched an online pharmacy to expand their trillion dollar company. It will offer services such as ordering and filling prescriptions in addition to delivery of medications by mail. With an increase in consumers ordering medications by mail during the COVID-19 lockdown, the pharmaceutical industry has become even more […]

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Drug Overdose Deaths worsens as the Coronavirus Pandemic continues

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis that killed over 213,000 Americans, and counting, the number of drug overdose deaths are continuing to rise as the pandemic drags on. Substance abuse and addiction is a long-term health crisis. Nearly 72,000 Americans died from drug overdoses last year, according to the […]

Denmark Plans to slaughter millions of minks to protect the well-being of their citizens
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Denmark Plans to slaughter millions of minks to protect the well-being of their citizens

On November 9th, the Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, announced plans of slaughtering millions of minks in Denmark due to their ability to rapidly mutate the coronavirus. With the continuation of creating a COVID-19 vaccine, many countries have been taking necessary precautions to keeping the number of cases low. Due […]

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A lockdown in Chicago and Other States May Soon Follow

Amid national spikes of COVID-19 cases, Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a lockdown to be enacted on Monday November 16, and local and state leaders nationwide are urging residents to stay home, while issuing new restrictions. Lightfoot announced on Twitter, “A stay-at-home Advisory for Chicago will go into effect on […]

Nigeria's #EndSARS Movement
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Nigeria’s #EndSARS Movement

There is a social movement occurring in Nigeria and parts of the United States. The movement known as #EndSARS started as a hashtag on Twitter calling for the abolishment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), due to police oppression and brutality. This came after a viral video of two young […]

Netflix Raises Prices for Standard and Premium Plans
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Netflix Raises Prices for Standard and Premium Plans

Netflix will be increasing standard and premium monthly subscriptions -effective immediately for new members- to make the streaming site more efficient and bring value to its customers. The new price hike includes an extra $1 for the standard plan, which was originally $13, and the premium plan will increase $2 […]

Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Google
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Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Google

The recent lawsuit against Google is one of its first antitrust suits; the company, owned by Alphabet, has the power to build markets, communicate and form public opinion. The Justice Department and eleven states who have become involved in the suit aim to establish measures and limitations against the technology […]

Aftermath of Typhoon Molave in Vietnam
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Aftermath of Typhoon Molave in Vietnam

A powerful typhoon traveled through the Philippines before hitting central Vietnam and causing multiple landslides, leaving various towns and villages destroyed and several declared dead on October 23rd. Typhoon Molave had 85 miles-per-hour winds. Because of the ferocity of the storm, power has been lost for millions of people and […]