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The bittersweet success of 'Shang-Chi' after a year of pandemic-fueled Asian hate

Coming out of the long weekend, the news looks unequivocally good, even that ironically oft-used word — historic. Early box office numbers of Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings marked the critically acclaimed arrival of the first Asian-led…

Mic · Sep 8, 2021

A vaccine for opioid addiction could be right around the corner

Since the opioid crisis began garnering attention in the ‘90s, nearly 500,000 Americans have died from opioid-related overdoses — and there’s been an uptick in overdoses during the pandemic. The good news is, researchers at Columbia University have…

Mic · Sep 8, 2021

Britney Spears could be free from her conservatorship by the end of the month

There have been many moments this summer when it seemed like the liberation of Britney Spears was imminent. First, there was the explosive testimony she gave in court on June 23: "I've told the world I'm happy and OK," the pop star said about the…

Mic · Sep 8, 2021

The risk of a breakthrough infection is only 1 in 5,000 per day

For me, getting the jab in May felt like buckling a seatbelt. Sure, I still needed to be careful, but it let me move through the world with way more confidence than I could last year. Like many people, though, I worried that the Delta variant would…

Mic · Sep 7, 2021

Even in death, Michael K Williams was, and still is, Brooklyn for life

"I'm Brooklyn for life."- Michael K Williams on Spike Lee's Instagram account The news of Michael K Williams's untimely death at 54 impacted people all over the world because the late actor's work traveled. Whether it was conflicted father Montrose…

Mic · Sep 7, 2021

Turns out "one size fits most" is the least bad thing about Brandy Melville

Brandy Melville is basically a retail cult — the go-to fast fashion brand for the types of Gen-Z women obsessed with Coachella, TikTok and Bella Hadid. But behind the cheap crop tops and mini skirts and "90s style" low-rise flares (clearly a…

Mic · Sep 7, 2021

Richard Spencer's very sad Montana life is proof de-platforming Nazis works

Richard Spencer, the noted neo-Nazi and white supremacist who latched himself to Trumpism and rode it all the way to mainstream prominence, is straight up not having a good time. According to a report from The New York Times, Spencer has been ousted…

Mic · Sep 7, 2021

How tattoos became powerful expressions of political resistance

While most of us would likely care to forget the pandemic as soon as is possible, a few have opted for a permanent reminder of the health crisis — in the shape of a tattoo. Some of these tattoos are meant to serve as a reminder of the year gone…

Mic · Sep 7, 2021

The plant-derived COVID vaccines of the future won't need refrigeration — and that's huge

While unused COVID vaccine doses have languished in rich nations like the U.S., most countries are struggling to secure vaccine supplies, period. But now, scientists are developing vaccines that might be way easier to access, especially in less…

Mic · Sep 7, 2021

The 11 best white sneakers for men

While it may seem like a relatively specific category, the best white sneakers for men offer loads of options to choose from. A wide selection is always preferable, but it does require a little more research. For that reason, before you can pinpoint…

Mic · Sep 6, 2021