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CultureMonday 09.27.21

NBA Players Block COVID Shot

Capitol Hill enters its “week from hell.” The Merkel era has come to a close, but her influence on European politics remains. Facebook pauses production of “Instagram Kids” amid criticism from just about everyone. Plus, a different kind of shot blocking: Unvaccinated NBA players are getting very loud.

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Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter sent a clear message to China’s “brutal dictator” Xi Jinping: “Free Tibet.” The Chinese president responded by banning Celtics games across the country.

China vs. NBA: Celtics Games Banned by President Xi

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Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in a prop gun accident on set of his new movie, "Rust." It’s a shocking tragedy … and not the first time something like this has happened on a film set.

Tragic Film Set Accident: Alec Baldwin Fatally Shoots Crew Member

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Race-norming: the NFL’s antiquated, racist practice that, when evaluating brain injuries and determining compensation, assumes Black players start at a lower cognitive function than non-Black players. After months of negotiations, it’s finally coming to an end.

Say Goodbye to NFL “Race-Norming”

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Amherst College is taking a big step to level the playing field for applicants. Say goodbye to legacy admissions.

Amherst College Levels the Playing Field

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Never mind “defund the police.” Cities across the country are *refunding* their police departments … and then some.

Out: Defund the Police. In: Refund the Police.

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“Squid Game” proved that shows don’t have to feature an all-white cast to be successful. The South Korean drama series, which cost Netflix a mere $21 million to produce, is now worth nearly $900 million in impact value.

You Won’t Believe How Much “Squid Game” Is Worth Now

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The city of Vienna was sick of its most revered artwork getting censored by social media for containing nudity. So the tourism board solved the problem … by starting an OnlyFans account.

The City of Vienna Creates OnlyFans Account

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College is increasingly expensive, but there are ways you can get ahead of it before you even apply. In this explainer, we walk through the average costs of higher education in the U.S. and the ways you can make it more affordable.

How to Prepare for College Costs ... In High School