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Japan "Gaijin tax"— Japanese restaurants and attractions charging more for foreigners  Mark Frauenfelder

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racism Black passengers sue American Airlines after being ordered to leave plane Rob Beschizza

Entertainment Republican Congressperson admonishes Trump with a quote from a Canadian pop singer Jason Weisberger

parrots Zoo's new strategy to teach manners to foul-mouthed parrots David Pescovitz

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politics Marjorie Taylor Greene told colleagues that Lauren Boebert is a "whore," says report Mark Frauenfelder

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pride Garth Brooks welcomes trans people, tells a-holes to get out of his bar Jason Weisberger

twitter Musk starts Twitter's Pride Month by announcing offensive policies Jason Weisberger

accents Watch Brits try to speak like Americans Elías Villoro

Japan Ashamed aide to Japan's PM apologizes after putting hands in his pockets while in U.S. (video) Carla Sinclair

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