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Raygun and Australian officials speak out against ‘hate’ over Olympic breaking

Not many early-round exits at the Olympics trigger conspiracy theories, fact-checkers, a week’s worth of memes and an online petition.
- Bill Chappell
'American African' identity is explored by U.S. artist with Ghanaian/Nigerian roots

The artist Africanus Okokon was born in the United States. His dad is Nigerian and his mom is Ghanaian. In his new exhibit, Okokon uses recycled and reclaimed objects to explore his American identity and his African roots.
- Kahwit Tela
Not your father’s tattoo. In Seattle, modern ink takes a subtle twist

Tattoos have come a long way. These days they’re a big, permanent part of modern culture. This weekend tattoo artists and enthusiasts from around the world will be gathering for the Seattle Tattoo Expo. One participant brings a fine artist’s approach to the craft.
- Ruby de Luna
'Alien: Romulus' is another franchise movie that brings more nostalgia than novelty

The latest installment of the "Alien" series is an efficient and reasonably entertaining thriller. But dwelling too obsessively on the past won't guarantee a franchise's future.
- Justin Chang
Audiobooks are doing better than ever. Just ask Harper Collins

Harper Collins' earnings indicate audio books sales have been growing by an enormous amount -- overtaking ebooks.
- Andrew Limbong
'Confronting Hate Together' will finally be displayed, but not at the Wing Luke Museum
- KUOW Staff
‘Washington Post’ reviews star columnist Taylor Lorenz's 'war criminal' jab at Biden

The Washington Post is reviewing star tech columnist Taylor Lorenz's private chat in which she posted a photo of herself near President Biden — and the caption "war criminal."
- David Folkenflik
Walz's or Walzs'? The apostrophe debate takes the stage today

Thursday, Aug. 15, is International Apostrophe Day. It couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. amid confusion over the possessive name of the Democratic candidates for president and vice president.
- Tinbete Ermyas
100 years ago, social clubs were everything. Now young Latinos carry them forward

Social clubs used to help newcomers adapt to life in America. Many have disappeared over the years. But in New York City, Latinos are keeping that tradition going.
- Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Film on U.K.'s complicated relationship with race and identity is as timely as ever

A new film released this past week in the U.K. addressed the country's complicated relationship with racial and religious identities. It hit the screens amid far-right protests.
- Willem Marx

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