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SeaWorld Announces End to Its Breeding of Captive Orcas

The marine park’s current generation of whales will be its last.

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Watch Anohni’s Disarming Video for ‘Drone Bomb Me’

The Nabil-directed clip stars supermodel Naomi Campbell.

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What Chris Rock’s Racist Asian Joke Reveals About Deeper Racial Tensions

The bit hinted at a history of tension between minority groups in the United States.

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LinkedIn CEO Gives Up $14 Million Bonus to Employees

The company’s stock has plummeted in recent months.

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What Kind of Boss Causes the Most Stress?

A new study suggests that an unpredictable supervisor is worse than a consistently mean one.

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South Dakota Governor Vetoes Discriminatory Transgender Bathroom Bill

It would have required public school students to use bathrooms according to their sex assignment at birth.

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Icelandic Company Cancels Its Summer Hunt for the Endangered Fin Whale

The whalers point to regulatory differences with Japan, their primary customer.

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Here’s Why Transgender Artist Anohni Won’t be Attending the Academy Awards

The musician and environmental advocate cites gender politics and corporate greed as part of her reasoning.

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Meet Carla Hayden, Who Could Become the First African-American Librarian of Congress

For 213 years, the position has been held only by white men.

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Introducing #OscarsSoGOOD

What would we choose as our top film picks if we were the Academy?

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L.A. School District Returns All Its Military-Grade Weapons to the Department of Defense

The arsenal included grenade launchers, armored vehicles, and assault rifles.

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HPV Vaccine Proven to Dramatically Reduce Infection Among Teenage Girls

Rates of infection dropped by 64 percent among 14 to 19-year-old women.

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Oregon’s New Minimum Wage Will Be the Highest in the Nation

The tiered plan will be phased in over six years and accommodate the state’s different economic regions.

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Could the Next Treatment for Depression Be Virtual Reality Therapy?

A new study suggests VR helps patients express self-compassion.

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U.S. Strikes a Blow Against Slave Labor in the Fishing Industry

The amendment will prohibit importing goods produced in inhumane conditions.

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Twitter Assembles New Council to Prevent Abuse

The initiative continues the company’s efforts to protect its users.

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Beyoncé Announces #BeyGood Campaign to Aid Children Affected by Flint Water Crisis

Queen Bey’s philanthropic act follows Jay Z’s recent $1.5 million donation to Black Lives Matter.

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