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Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi, leaders of the House select committee focused on the threat of China, say raising awareness of human rights abuses is a crucial first step. (Image credit: J. Scott Applewhite/AP) Read More at NPR

The complaints allege that Japan advertising giant Dentsu, its main rival Hakuhodo and four other firms and seven individuals rigged bids for Olympic test events. (Image credit: YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images) Read More at NPR

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations start early in Syracuse, N.Y., where the green beer is already flowing. Read More at NPR

Warmer winters means “tick season” is now year-round in the Northeast, with people experiencing bites that can lead to a variety of diseases. Read More at NPR

Alaska-born author Melinda Moustakis’ debut novel Homestead is beautiful; it’s also a profound look at how we navigate one another, and what it means to reveal ourselves to the ones we care about. (Image credit: Flatiron Books) Read More at NPR

Illustrators say the creator of Dilbert has held problematic views for a long time, from claiming that he lost job opportunities because he is white to questioning the legitimacy of the COVID vaccine. (Image credit: Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP) Read More at NPR

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government’s ban of TikTok on all government-issued mobile devices might be a first step to further action or that it might be it. (Image credit: Frank Gunn/AP) Read More at NPR