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What the hell is this new thing in the Milky Way?

Astrophysicists are trying to identify this “really weird,” spinning, flickering maybe-star in the galaxy.

Mic · Jan 27, 2022

A Tennessee school board just banned 'Maus'

Banning one of the most famous Holocaust educational works of all time is spawned from the same garbage attacks conservatives used against critical race theory.

Mic · Jan 27, 2022

We’re officially at the “everything is spiked” phase of the pandemic

Simply Lemonade, Mountain Dew, and Topo Chico are just a few that have hopped on the spiked trend.

Mic · Jan 27, 2022

4 key factors that could put you at higher risk for long COVID

A new study reveals what's likely making symptoms linger.

Mic · Jan 26, 2022

Sydney Sweeney needs you to know that toplessness does not trump talent

“I’m very proud of my work in Euphoria. But no one talks about it because I got naked.”

Mic · Jan 26, 2022

The incredibly profitable Super Bowl wants to pay halftime show workers in exposure

The racist cherry on top is that the casting manager appears to be seeking out Black “field cast” performers for these roles.

Mic · Jan 26, 2022

Jennie Nguyen got fired, but Real Housewives still has a racism problem

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star was fired for a trove of racist posts, but she is just an extreme example of what has always plagued the franchise.

Mic · Jan 26, 2022

Climate change might kill the Winter Olympics

The controversial cold-weather Games in Beijing could also be one of the last.

Mic · Jan 25, 2022

Stop obsessing over Chloe Bailey's "sexuality," you weird freaks

The singer’s cover of a Minnie Ripperton classic is further proof of her undeniable talent — but some haters can’t stop body shaming.

Mic · Jan 25, 2022

The SAT is going digital

Of course, simply moving from pencils to tablets isn’t the magical equity balm the College Board may think it is.

Mic · Jan 25, 2022