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Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard To Become First Trans Athlete Competing at Olympics

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is making history as the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics. She will be heading to Tokyo for the upcoming Games, where she will enter the women's 87kg weightlifting category."I am grateful and humbled by the kindness and support that has been given to me by so many New Zealanders," Hubbard shared in a statement. "When I broke my arm at the Commonwealth Games three years ago, I was advised that my sporting career had likely reached its en...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Tue, 22 Jun 2021 HYPEBAE
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Avril Lavigne Just Made Her TikTok Debut With "Sk8er Boi"

Sk8er girls rejoice – Avril Lavigne has just joined TikTok with a new video starring a special guest.Lipsyncing to the iconic track "Sk8er Boi," the '00s star is spotted in her signature vest-and-tie look. "He was a sk8er boi, she said see ya later boi," the song continues with a smooth transition revealing none other than Tony Hawk. The pro skater then shows off his skills on a ramp in the garden of Lavigne's home in Malibu. The clip has garnered over 7.4 million views in seven hours.Watch Av...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Mon, 21 Jun 2021 HYPEBAE
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How To Start Investing in Stocks: An Expert Shares Tips for Beginners

From the sudden spike in GameStop's stock price earlier this year, to the recent craze surrounding NFTs and cryptocurrencies, the interest in financial investments is growing more than ever. For those who have been looking to dip their toes in the waters of stocks, bonds and so on, here's a beginner's guide that breaks down some important first steps and tips to consider.To get a better idea of the world of investing, we spoke with Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and co-founder of Ellevest -- a woman-owne...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Fri, 18 Jun 2021 HYPEBAE
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Mini Han Is a Pioneer in Breaking Stereotypes of South Korea's LGBTQ+ Community

The coronavirus pandemic has been particularly rough on South Korea's LGBTQ+ community after a cluster of confirmed cases came from Seoul's famous gay clubs in Itaewon. Trunk Seoul, one of the district's hottest bars, was one of the establishments involved, and was ridiculed by members of the public who blamed these businesses for spreading the virus. While clubs remain closed, Trunk's co-owner Mini Han, a leading figure in the country's fashion and LGBTQ+ spaces (she's the first Korean to win M...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Tue, 15 Jun 2021 HYPEBAE