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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Food
    Why food recalls are everywhere right nowWhy food recalls are everywhere right now
    Food

    Contaminated food from McDonald’s, Boar’s Head, and more is making Americans sick.

    By Ellen Ioanes and Li Zhou
    Politics
    3 theories why Democrats have lost support among Black men3 theories why Democrats have lost support among Black men
    Politics

    It’s an erosion that’s taken place over the last decade.

    By Li Zhou
    Climate
    These Floridians couldn’t flee Hurricane Milton. They’re incarcerated.These Floridians couldn’t flee Hurricane Milton. They’re incarcerated.
    Climate

    Multiple Florida jails opted not to evacuate despite being in the storm’s direct trajectory.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s many, many lies about Hurricane Helene, debunkedDonald Trump’s many, many lies about Hurricane Helene, debunked
    Politics

    Rampant disinformation is getting in the way of disaster response.

    By Li Zhou
    Science
    Why absolutely everyone is obsessed with Moo DengWhy absolutely everyone is obsessed with Moo Deng
    Science

    (And wait until you hear about Pesto the penguin.)

    By Li Zhou
    Climate
    Get used to more absurdly hot OctobersGet used to more absurdly hot Octobers
    Climate

    This year’s unrelenting heat, explained.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Elon Musk’s nonsensical lies about immigrant voting, briefly explainedElon Musk’s nonsensical lies about immigrant voting, briefly explained
    Politics

    Musk and Republicans have embraced falsehoods that undermine the legitimacy of the election.

    By Li Zhou
    Sports
    The NFL’s head trauma problem isn’t going awayThe NFL’s head trauma problem isn’t going away
    Sports

    Concussions — and Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s diagnosis — are putting a spotlight on head trauma.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The five biggest questions about the Eric Adams indictment, answeredThe five biggest questions about the Eric Adams indictment, answered
    Politics

    Fancy plane tickets, donations, and political favors: what to know about the charges.

    By Li Zhou
    Criminal Justice
    The urgent, futile calls to halt Marcellus Williams’s execution, explainedThe urgent, futile calls to halt Marcellus Williams’s execution, explained
    Criminal Justice

    Concerns about evidence handling and bias in jury selection have fueled outcry.

    By Li Zhou