Covid restrictions dampen Lunar New Year celebrations in Shanghai, Hong Kong

Covid restrictions dampen Lunar New Year celebrations in Shanghai, Hong Kong

Many people in mainland China and Hong Kong will be spending the Lunar New Year at home this year instead of returning to their hometowns, due to strict Covid travel regulations in place. China is one of the few places left in the world still pursuing a zero-Covid strategy, putting a dampener on the annual … Read more

Year of the Tiger: The characteristics of people born during this year

Year of the Tiger: The characteristics of people born during this year

Billions of people are preparing to celebrate the Lunar New Year this week as 2022 brings the Year of the Tiger. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year, begins tomorrow (Tuesday, February 1), signaling the start of a two-week celebration for many across the world. A person born in a particular … Read more

Ashley Benson, G-Eazy are back together 1 year after split: reports

Ashley Benson, G-Eazy are back together 1 year after split: reports

They’re giving it another try. Ashley Benson and G-Eazy have gotten back together nearly one year after first breaking up, Us Weekly reported. “They’re together. … They just like to keep their relationship private,” the insider told the outlet, adding that the couple “never lost touch” after splitting in February 2021. “They know no matter … Read more

36 States Are Electing Governors This Year. Here Are The Races To Watch.

36 States Are Electing Governors This Year. Here Are The Races To Watch.

Coverage of the 2022 midterm elections has tended to focus on control of Congress — but control of state governments will be on the ballot too. In fact, with policymaking in Washington at a standstill, state-level elections may well have the bigger impact on Americans’ daily lives. And the biggest prize on the state level, … Read more

Tesla’s Autopilot Completes A Year Without Accidents, Says Musk

Tesla’s Autopilot Completes A Year Without Accidents, Says Musk

TeslaIts self-driving system, known as Full Self-Driving, has been in beta for about a year now and more and more people are testing the service. And according to the automaker’s CEO Elon Musk, no accidents have been recorded in all that time where the platform is to blame. According to the company itself, autonomous driving … Read more

How Students Seized The Year

How Students Seized The Year

Ohio State University students are holding a sit-in to protest the Columbus Police Department’s murder of MaKhia Bryant in April 2021. (Jeff Dean / Getty) This story was produced for Student Nation, a Nation Fund for Independent Journalism program devoted to highlighting the best in student journalism. You can find other student nations in our … Read more