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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Policy
    Why train derailments involving hazardous chemicals keep happeningWhy train derailments involving hazardous chemicals keep happening
    Policy

    In the wake of East Palestine, another train has derailed and caught fire in Minnesota.

    By Li Zhou
    Business & Finance
    The world’s largest crypto exchange is in trouble with the US governmentThe world’s largest crypto exchange is in trouble with the US government
    Business & Finance

    Binance is the latest crypto exchange to get into hot water with regulators.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    What we know about the Nashville school shootingWhat we know about the Nashville school shooting
    Politics

    A shooting on Monday has left at least three students and three adults dead.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Conservatives are using the tragedy in Nashville to push their anti-trans agendaConservatives are using the tragedy in Nashville to push their anti-trans agenda
    Politics

    Multiple far-right lawmakers and commentators responded to the shooting with transphobic statements.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    What is going on with Philadelphia’s drinking water?What is going on with Philadelphia’s drinking water?
    Politics

    City officials say it’s safe to drink following a chemical spill and previous recommendations to use bottled water.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    There are valid critiques of Kamala Harris. They also don’t tell the full story.There are valid critiques of Kamala Harris. They also don’t tell the full story.
    Politics

    What’s fair — and unfair — about the intense scrutiny she’s received as vice president.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Biden and Trudeau’s immigration deal makes it easier for both countries to turn away asylum seekersBiden and Trudeau’s immigration deal makes it easier for both countries to turn away asylum seekers
    Politics

    It’s the latest move by the Biden administration to take a harsher approach on the issue.

    By Li Zhou
    Science
    Yes, there was just a tornado near Los Angeles. Is climate change to blame?Yes, there was just a tornado near Los Angeles. Is climate change to blame?
    Science

    The tornado adds to the latest bout of extreme weather California is experiencing.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Fed prioritizes inflation over bank turmoil with its latest rate hikeThe Fed prioritizes inflation over bank turmoil with its latest rate hike
    Politics

    It announced a quarter-point increase to the interest rate this week, despite recent banking woes.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Joe Biden’s first veto takes on Republicans’ war on “woke capitalism”Joe Biden’s first veto takes on Republicans’ war on “woke capitalism”
    Politics

    Biden has officially blocked an anti-ESG resolution pushed by the GOP.

    By Li Zhou