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Volcanic Panic: An active volcano in the Philippines is spewing ash—a sign that it might soon erupt—forcing thousands to evacuate the island country. Horrifyingly related: The eruption could trigger a “volcanic tsunami,” which is somehow worse than it sounds.
Oscars Are, Again, So White: Oscar nominations are out, and the results are disappointingly white, male, and boring. Yawn.
No women directors. All white supporting actress! Where is Awkwafina, JLo, Shuzhen Zhao? Where is Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Lupita, Beyoncé? Queen and Slim, Farewell? So predictable choices very disappointed . #OscarNoms
#OscarsSoWhite pic.twitter.com/1CwE15Fskq
— Constantinos Isaias (@Isaiasthoughts) January 13, 2020
Speak Up, Shot Down: Iranian security forces fired live rounds and tear gas at people in Tehran protesting the government’s denial of downing a commercial airplane—killing everyone inside.
Surprised? Trump’s lackeys are having a reeeeally hard time justifying why their boss decided to kill Iran’s Qasem Soleimani.
Fire Victims: Scientists estimate over one billion animals in Australia have died from the wildfires sweeping the country.
It’s with a full heart that I share this news—I’m suspending my campaign for president.
To my team, supporters, and everyone who gave me a shot—thank you. I am so proud of what we built, and I feel nothing but faith in what we can accomplish together. pic.twitter.com/Fxvc549vlJ
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) January 13, 2020
Trust Women: A new study reveals that, five years after having an abortion, 85 percent of women have no negative feelings about the decision.
Tragedy on the Oregon Coast: A 7-year-old girl is dead and her 4-year-old brother missing after a massive wave on the Oregon Coast swept them out to sea Saturday. Their father, a 41-year-old Portlander, was holding the kids when all three were hit by the massive wave. He survived.
In Crisis: Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek is considering announcing a statewide homeless emergency, a declaration that would make it easier for cities around the state to build homeless shelters.
Lacking Class: An opinion piece by NYT reporter Nicholas Kristof about how his hometown of Yamhill, Oregon epitomizes the tragedy of a dying working class.