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I'm trans, but I don't "pass" — what should I do?
In the inaugural Transplaining column, Mic correspondent Serena Daniari gives advice to a fellow trans woman who feels she has trouble "passing" as cisgender.
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Autopsy reveals Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski had CTE at the time of his death
Health 3 hours ago
Hilinski's parents shared the autopsy results following their son's suicide. The report revealed the 21-year-old had CTE and the brain of a man in his 60s.
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Icelandic midfielder shows viking spirit to play on after nasty nose injury
World Cup 57 minutes ago
Birkir Bjarnason battled on despite suffering an injury to his nose in a collision with Marko Pjaca.
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Little House on the Prairie author's name removed from award over 'stereotypical attitudes'
Books 2 hours ago
Laura Ingalls Wilder had her name removed from a prestigious children's literature award because of "dated cultural attitudes" in her books, according to the American Library Association and the Association for Library Service to Children. Over the years, Ingalls Wilder's work has come under criticism for its portrayal of Native Americans and African-Americans.
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McDonald's wants to win breakfast by selling the muffin's best part
The world’s biggest restaurant company plans to fight back on breakfast with discounts, breakfast catering and a ploy lifted straight from a 1997 “Seinfeld” episode -- selling only the tops of muffins.
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K-pop's first openly gay star Holland wins the 2018 Dazed 100
K-pop idol Holland, who's leading the charge for LGBTQ representation in his home country, wins this year's Dazed 100. The singer is closely followed by Stranger Things actor Sadie Sink, model Sasha Trautvein, The Internet musician Steve Lacy, and teen Hollywood star Storm Reid.
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Donald Trump and Jimmy Fallon continue exchange of words over 2016 interview
Television This morning
On Tuesday, Jimmy Fallon responded to President Trump's Tweet about him in a candid monologue on The Tonight Show. Meanwhile, Trump addressed the fallout with Fallon to supporters at a South Carolina rally.
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The mannequins in Battlegrounds are scaring players
Gaming 5 hours ago
While taking on everyone else in the battle royale game, bumping into a mannequin can make people jump.
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Distracted boyfriend's partner is stunned by phone and computer screens 😱
Amazing This morning
The Distracted Boyfriend meme, based on a stock photograph of a man looking on at another woman while his partner watches in disgust, has been a phenomenon. There's now another backstory to the woman's life.
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Canadian restaurant targeted online by Sarah Sanders supporters
Canada news 3 hours ago
The Olde Red Hen Restaurant in Collingwood, Ontario, is receiving negative online reviews after being mistaken for the restaurant in Virginia that refused to serve US Press Secretary Sarah Sanders last week.
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Artist takes some creative liberties with sketch versions of people's profile pictures
Art 1 hour ago
Out of sheer boredom, @aansontm decided to take requests to convert a person's avi into sketch form.
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Poncho the CPR-performing dog is a good boy but his resuscitation skills are just for show
Animals 2 hours ago
During a demonstration, Madrid police brought out K-9 Poncho, who mimicked chest compressions and checked vitals on his human partner. The event was designed to encourage pet adoption, and the point of Poncho's performance was to show that having a dog could "save your life."
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'Dust devils' spotted in Wales during heatwave
Weather 3 hours ago
The warm weather event happens when the air is heated by the ground, forcing warm air upwards.
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US Supreme Court upholds Trump administration's travel ban
Politics 3 hours ago
In a 5-4 decision, SCOTUS voted to uphold President Trump's third travel ban on predominantly Muslim countries, writing that the president has the right to "suspend entry of aliens into the United States."
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More than 100 baby cobras found in east India home
India news This morning
More than 100 baby cobras and two adult cobras were rescued by forest officials from a house in Odisha's Bhadrak district.
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Damian Lillard pulls up in a U-Haul to hand out free shoes to kids in Portland
NBA 1 hour ago
The Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Tweeted that he would be handing out free shoes at a local park. He followed through and showed to up to dozens of young fans clamoring for autographs and new kicks.
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Judge denies Meek Mill's request to have 2008 conviction overturned
Celebrity 3 hours ago
The rapper hoped to have a decade-old drug and gun conviction vacated based on accusations of an untrustworthy arresting officer. The judge denied Meek Mill's petition, citing a lack of credibility.
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Argentina opt to start uncapped goalkeeper in crucial World Cup game
World Cup 1 hour ago
Willy Cabellero has been dropped by Argentina after his performance against Croatia. In a must-win clash against Nigeria, Franco Armani of River Plate starts. It's his international debut.
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Lionel Messi finally gets a World Cup goal for Argentina
World Cup 1 hour ago
Facing elimination, Argentina needed a big game from their star, and he got things started early with his first goal of the tournament coming just fourteen minutes in against Nigeria.
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Which side characters do you think deserve their own films?
Movies This morning
Actor @ZeldaWilliams has created a comprehensive list of all the side characters she would love to see given their own films.
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