Immigrant families have been doing TikTok's 'hot girl walk' for ages
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This hallucinogen is looking pretty promising for depression treatment
A single dose can ease symptoms for weeks, according to a recent trial.
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Scientists think they can “Jurassic Park” the dodo
A genetic engineering startup is working to "de-extinct" the flightless bird, centuries after it disappeared.
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June Diane Raphael is proving celebrity activism doesn’t have to be cringey
The Grace and Frankie star talked to Mic about pro-vaccine thirst traps, building sacred spaces, and her love of “messy women.”
"You always want to try to make things better”: Bianca Belair is bringing Black pride to the WWE
The wrestling entertainment company has a history of bigotry, but Belair — and her ponytail Destiny — are set on changing perceptions.
Yvonne Orji isn’t slowing down after ‘Insecure’
The comedian and actress is following up her role on the iconic series with new specials and platforming other African talent.
Perfume Genius has always been the king of queer pop
For nearly a decade, Mike Hadreas has been unapologetically himself during an era of LGBTQ progress.
Kendrick Sampson is just as skeptical about celebrity activists as you are
The Insecure actor isn't ready to rest.
Natasha Rothwell is punching up
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Davido used his celebrity to give Nigeria hope
When his song became the anthem of the #ENDSars movement, the artist didn't back down from the political moment.
Honk if you won’t hate crime Jenny Yang!
The labor organizer turned standup comedian is here to destroy “fried-rice comedy” once and for all.
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Nadya Okamoto doesn’t care how gross you think her TikToks are
The 24-year-old behind August, a brand redefining periods, talks about handling controversy, ditching euphemisms, and spending lots of time making content in the bathroom.
Gender-inclusive bathroom signs are linked to positive attitudes about trans people
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Scientists think they can “Jurassic Park” the dodo
A genetic engineering startup is working to "de-extinct" the flightless bird, centuries after it disappeared.
Here's how to get your money from the Inflation Reduction Act
With millions of dollars in rebates and tax incentives, Biden's landmark bill is actually a pretty sweet deal.
Why these brands are skipping Black Friday
Some things are more important than sales.
7 documentaries that will fire you up to save the planet
The planet is burning, but these films will help you find purpose in action.
In what world is Kourtney Kardashian the face of sustainable living?
Kardashian was just named “sustainability advisor” for fast fashion brand Boohoo, and the move stinks of greenwashing.
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Kim Kardashian’s “realistic” approach to climate change isn’t enough
The mogul's response to how she's reacting to global warming is emblematic of the clueless liberal posturing of the uber wealthy.
The hottest September day on Earth was just recorded in Death Valley
California’s brutal heat wave led to unthinkable temperatures in the desert valley.
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A terrifying hailstorm left devastation across drought-dry Spain
“The hail only fell for 10 minutes, but it was 10 minutes of terror.”
California’s power grid could have a major meltdown this week
Ahead of expected scorching temperatures, the state’s grid operator warned that things might go dark.
We need to end the TikTok “Keep or Return” trend
Please, for the love of the planet, just stop.
“Zombie ice” near Greenland is a catastrophe waiting to happen
The giant ice sheets are doomed to melt — bringing with them devastating sea level rise.
Relic Watch: A running list of stuff exposed by our drying bodies of water
Nazi war ships, Buddhist statues, human remains ... what else will worldwide droughts reveal?
The monsoon destruction in Pakistan right now is climate inequality laid bare
Industrialized nations have led the warming of our planet. But developing ones will pay the price.
This Utah coal plant could be the first to convert to hydrogen energy
Here’s how rural Utahns and the L.A. government teamed up to bring a coal plant into the future.
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