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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    The controversy over Harrison Butker’s misogynistic commencement speech, explainedThe controversy over Harrison Butker’s misogynistic commencement speech, explained
    Politics

    Butker’s address was a textbook case of conservative sexism and homophobia.

    By Li Zhou
    Climate
    How to prepare for another season of wildfire smokeHow to prepare for another season of wildfire smoke
    Climate

    Wildfire smoke can be hazardous, but there’s a lot you can do to protect yourself.

    By Li Zhou
    Climate
    Something weird is happening with tornadoesSomething weird is happening with tornadoes
    Climate

    Tornado season is changing. That could have major consequences.

    By Li Zhou
    Today, Explained newsletter
    The Trump hush money case has been a quiet affair. Enter Stormy Daniels.The Trump hush money case has been a quiet affair. Enter Stormy Daniels.
    Today, Explained newsletter

    What we learned from Daniels’s testimony.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    You could soon get cash for a delayed flightYou could soon get cash for a delayed flight
    Politics

    Flying has gotten hellish. Consumers might finally get compensated.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Marijuana could be classified as a lower-risk drug. Here’s what that means.Marijuana could be classified as a lower-risk drug. Here’s what that means.
    Politics

    A potential policy change could have big benefits for marijuana businesses.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Kristi Noem puppy-killing scandal, explainedThe Kristi Noem puppy-killing scandal, explained
    Politics

    Noem wanted to look decisive. That’s not what happened.

    By Li Zhou
    Science
    We could be heading into the hottest summer of our livesWe could be heading into the hottest summer of our lives
    Science

    High temperatures across the US have the potential to increase risks for drought, wildfires, and hurricanes.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Summer Lee’s primary puts Democrats’ divides on Israel on displaySummer Lee’s primary puts Democrats’ divides on Israel on display
    Politics

    Lee, the first Squad member to face a 2024 primary challenge, scored a decisive win.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Congress’s $95 billion Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan aid package, explainedCongress’s $95 billion Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan aid package, explained
    Politics

    The bill provides billions in foreign aid and could force ByteDance to sell TikTok.

    By Li Zhou