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Week Around the Ists

- Gothamist watched as a New School University building was once again occupied by protesters who were soon arrested by police. The cops claimed they didn't use pepper spray but a video suggests otherwise.
Phillyist tried to proofread this sign but gave up.
Seattlest saw Dan Savage's campaign for mayor take a walk, then savored the first Ken Griffey, Jr., home run of the season.
DCist lost their minds over the cuteness of the two-week-old baby clouded leopard cubs born at the National Zoo.
Londonist witnessed a city in protest, with Tamil demonstrations closely following the G20 protests' aftermath.
Chicagoist was excited to hear that Tracy Morgan's infamous 2007 morning show appearance on a local television station would be used in an upcoming episode of 30 Rock.
Shanghaiist cooed over the childhood pictures of kung fu superstar Ziyi Zhang.
Bostonist prepared for the city's impending transportation apocalypse with a very special drink.
SFist traveled up north this week to bring you news about the criminalization of a disgusting, unspeakable act.
Torontoist, newly safe, tried to decipher a confusing but strangely poetic set of signs posted on a home ("You boil shit / I am happy / You carry wok / I am relief").
LAist dove into a weekend of bands ranging from emo to grindcore to old-school punk to hip-hop at the raucous Bamboozle Left festival.
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Cruise off the highway and hit locally-known spots for some tasty bites.
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Fentanyl and other drugs fuel record deaths among people experiencing homelessness in L.A. County. From 2019 to 2021, deaths jumped 70% to more than 2,200 in a single year.
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This fungi isn’t a “fun guy.” Here’s what to do if you spot or suspect mold in your home.
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Donald Trump was a fading TV presence when the WGA strike put a dent in network schedules.
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Edward Bronstein died in March 2020 while officers were forcibly taking a blood sample after his detention.
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A hike can be a beautiful backdrop as you build your connection with someone.