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racism Skin whitening cream to be made less racist by changing its name Rob Beschizza

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Business Google Maps will show COVID-19 travel alerts, crowdedness predictions Xeni Jardin

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Science Scientists claim 100% accurate way to tell pot from hemp: lasers Xeni Jardin

world news Facebook removes Thailand mass shooter account, police say 'at least' 10 killed Xeni Jardin

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police Police accidentally auction off car with big stash of drugs hidden in its bumper David Pescovitz

health China facing 'grave situation' as Wuhan virus deaths increase, Xi says Xeni Jardin

china Death toll in China from Wuhan virus now 41, with 1,000+ infected globally, 2 cases in U.S. Xeni Jardin

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