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It May Soon Be Easier to Sue the N.Y.P.D. for Misconduct

A year after nationwide protests against police brutality, the City Council passed a bill limiting qualified immunity, a longstanding legal protection officers had against lawsuits. Source: New York Times

H&M, Nike join brands facing boycotts over statements on Xinjiang cotton

Nike and Adidas came under attack on Chinese social media on Thursday over past comments the fashion brands have made about labor conditions in Xinjiang, part of a diplomatic row between China and the West. The sportswear companies were the latest caught up in a backlash prompted by a Chinese government call to stop…

What Is Life Without Burlesque?

Their venues are closed and their stages are dark, but New York City’s burlesque performers are itching for the return of feathers, tassles and harnesses. Source: New York Times

Drake FaceTimes Kyle Lowry during post-game presser

Kyle Lowry was a few minutes into a postgame Zoom session where most questions were centered around Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, then asked for his microphone to be paused for a moment. Drake — yes, Drake — was FaceTiming his…