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Culture writer explains how getting your nails done became political

Culture writer explains how getting your nails done became political

The World from PRX — Culture journalist Zahra Hankir writes in The Guardian that though there can be health-related risks, women and people around the world who get manicures often do so for political reasons and a mental health boost. Hankir joins The World's Marco Werman to share how using cosmetics has historically been political in many cultures.
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China launches new initiatives to combat low birth rates

China launches new initiatives to combat low birth rates

The World from PRX — In an attempt to tackle its low birth rate problem, China's Family Planning Association is hoping to launch initiatives across 20 cities in China that promote marriage and childbearing among young couples. Yun Zhou, assistant professor of sociology at the University of Michigan who specializes in China's demography, joins The World's Carolyn Beeler to discuss why the decline could continue, despite the targeted efforts.
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Liverpool steps in to host Eurovision Song Contest

Liverpool steps in to host Eurovision Song Contest

The World from PRX — It's kind of like the Olympics of pop music — the annual Eurovision Song Contest, which kicks off this week. Before you dismiss it as a gimmick, schmaltz or a joke, Eurovision is how the world came to know bands like the Swedish supergroup, Abba.
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Australia's sudden defense pivot against China raises eyebrows

Australia's sudden defense pivot against China raises eyebrows

The World from PRX — Last week, Australia announced a new and radical defense strategy emphasizing the significance of increasing its long-range strike capacity. This move is a major shakeup in the country's military preparedness and an effort to reposition itself against China while strengthening its alliance with the US.
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'Nobody believed us:' Turkish conservationist wins Goldman Prize for expanding marine-protected a...

'Nobody believed us:' Turkish conservationist wins Goldman Prize for expanding marine-protected a...

The World from PRX — Winners of The Goldman Environmental Prize, the highest award of the year that goes to environmental activists leading grassroots campaigns, were announced on Monday. One of the recipients, Zafer Kizilkaya, is the first winner ever from Turkey. Kizilkaya is a trained civil engineer, marine conservationist and underwater photographer.
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'Can we reject these labels?': A new book questions how patriarchy became the norm.

'Can we reject these labels?': A new book questions how patriarchy became the norm.

The World from PRX — Back in the 17th century, an English law known as the Common Scold punished anyone who was a public nuisance, argumentative, angry or disruptive. It was primarily women who were found guilty under the law. That's just one example of how patriarchy was evident in the past. But male dominance over women in many aspects of life is still common today.
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Montreal Canadiens superfans brace for historic record to be smashed

Montreal Canadiens superfans brace for historic record to be smashed

The World from PRX — Carol Hills: We've got to get down to it. We've got to talk Boston. I'm down here in Boston. What's your beef with us? Sunil Peetush: Oh my gosh. Well, you know what? The rivalry between the Canadiens and the Boston Bruins has such a long history starting in 1924.
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How does the moon help determine the start of Ramadan

How does the moon help determine the start of Ramadan

The World from PRX — Yearly, billions of Muslims across the globe observe the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The beginning of Ramadan changes each year, and the Islamic faith relies on the Islamic calendar and a crescent moon sighting to determine the exact day it starts. But what if the crescent moon doesn't appear?
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Guyana's discovery of oil reserves has the nation split between boosting the economy and preservi...

Guyana's discovery of oil reserves has the nation split between boosting the economy and preservi...

The World from PRX — Guyana has discovered nearly 11 billion barrels of offshore crude reserves, and the country is hoping that oil can help transform its economy and offset its ongoing poverty crisis. The South American country is readying itself for its next round of oil auctions in April, with all the major oil companies expected to bid.
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Artist Yun-Fei Ji grew up during China's Cultural Revolution. He ponders art as 'global citizensh...

Artist Yun-Fei Ji grew up during China's Cultural Revolution. He ponders art as 'global citizensh...

The World from PRX — Yun-Fei Ji's art story began as a child, at 11, when his mother allowed him to study with an officer who served in the People's Liberation Army in China. "I grew up partially in this army base, and there was an army officer there putting together this hand-to-hand combat manual.
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Tens of thousands of kids are crossing through this dangerous jungle in Central America

Tens of thousands of kids are crossing through this dangerous jungle in Central America

The World from PRX — The United Nations estimates that the number of those seeking to cross the Darien Gap, a mountainous rainforest between Colombia and Panama, will exceed the previous year. Among them will be some 60,000 minors attempting the journey. The children face extreme violence, harsh weather conditions and hunger along the way.
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India is the most populous country on Earth. But that's not official, yet.

India is the most populous country on Earth. But that's not official, yet.

The World from PRX — India is set to become the world's most populous country. It might already be, actually. But we don't know, because the Indian government couldn't carry out its detailed 10-year census in 2021 due to the pandemic. What does this mean demographically for the nation, and what does this impact?
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Blocking BBC documentary on Gujarat riots goes against India's democratic values, journalist says

Blocking BBC documentary on Gujarat riots goes against India's democratic values, journalist says

The World from PRX — A new BBC documentary looking at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role in the 2002 Gujarat riots has sparked controversy in India. The government is trying to ban it while students and activists are finding ways to watch it in defiance.
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Chinese musician works to revive the gehu instrument

Chinese musician works to revive the gehu instrument

The World from PRX — Produced radio/audio segment The Chinese gehu instrument is slowly making a comeback after years spent in obscurity. The gehu was introduced in the early 20th century, when, after years of influence from Western orchestras, China outlawed Western music in favor of Chinese instruments.
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A day in the life of the Ukrainian media

A day in the life of the Ukrainian media

The World from PRX — Ukrainska Pravda broke ground in the year 2000 when it became Ukraine's first online newspaper. Now, nearly a year into the current war with Russia, and despite frequent air raids and intermittent electricity, the "UP" newsroom continues to operate.
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Several countries put travel restrictions on travelers from China

Several countries put travel restrictions on travelers from China

The World from PRX — As China opens up to the world after years of tight COVID-19 restrictions, the US and others are introducing entry restrictions for travelers coming from China. In the three years since the pandemic's start, China has been subjected to scrutiny and stigma, and many argue that these policies will exacerbate the problem.
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The history of The Nutcracker

The history of The Nutcracker

The World from PRX — The Nutcracker, a two-part ballet play that originated in the 1800s, was created by a Russian choreographer and scored by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It also has an international backstory with not-so-well-known roots to Russian imperialism and tsarism.
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Pao Arts Center celebrates five years, new installation comes to Mary Soo Hoo Park

Pao Arts Center celebrates five years, new installation comes to Mary Soo Hoo Park

thescopeboston.org — Mary Soo Hoo Park in Chinatown has been reactivated with a site-specific public art installation, "YEAR OF THE TIGER," by Cheryl Wing-Zi Wong, a NY-based artist, commissioned by Pao Arts Center and The Rose Kennedy Greenway in honor of the Lunar New Year and the Pao Arts Center's fifth anniversary.
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Lunar New Year celebrations return to Boston's Chinatown

Lunar New Year celebrations return to Boston's Chinatown

thescopeboston.org — Two years since the last public Lunar New Year celebration was held throughout Chinatown, festivities once again returned to the neighborhood, and so did an exuberant crowd of people, despite the snow. On Sunday, large crowds once again filled the streets and alleyways of Chinatown to partake in the Year of the Tiger celebration...
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City council race: Tania Del Rio running for District 1

City council race: Tania Del Rio running for District 1

thescopeboston.org — Editor's Note (4/7): The spring election for the next D-1 councilor will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. For more information about the election, please visit here. Tania Del Rio, immigrant BPS parent and community leader, is running to be the next District 1 City Councilor.
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City council race: Gabriela "Gigi" Coletta running for District 1

City council race: Gabriela "Gigi" Coletta running for District 1

thescopeboston.org — Editor's Note (4/7): The spring election for the next D-1 councilor will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. For more information about the election, please visit here. Gabriela "Gigi" Coletta, political organizer and external relations manager at the New England Aquarium, is running to be the next District 1 City Councilor.
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Michelle Wu, Annissa Essaibi George and Boston City Council candidates advance to the general ele...

Michelle Wu, Annissa Essaibi George and Boston City Council candidates advance to the general ele...

thescopeboston.org — After a long night of delays due to a surplus of mail-in and dropbox ballots on election day, the mayoral and Boston City Council results are finally in. Over 45 candidates ran for 13 City Council seats, four of which are at-large. Eight of the candidates were incumbents, who have automatically advanced to the...
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City council race: Edward Flynn running for reelection for District 2

City council race: Edward Flynn running for reelection for District 2

thescopeboston.org — Edward Flynn, the incumbent City Councilor for District 2, is running to keep his seat on the Council. District 2 includes the Chinatown, Downtown, South End and South Boston neighborhoods. Flynn was first elected to the Council in 2017 and is currently running unopposed. Before joining the Council, Flynn worked as a probation officer...
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Kim Janey talks mayoral campaign, BPS elected school committee and welcoming refugees

Kim Janey talks mayoral campaign, BPS elected school committee and welcoming refugees

thescopeboston.org — Kim Janey, the current Acting Mayor of Boston, is running for a full term as mayor. Earlier this year, former Mayor Marty Walsh was tapped to serve in the Biden administration as Labor secretary, exposing an array of diverse candidates looking to take his seat. Janey previously served as the president of City Council...
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