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Charli xcx's disturbing sellout fantasy - Coleman Spilde - Charli xcx's disturbing sellout fantasy - Coleman Spilde - In her concept film, the "Brat" singer succumbs to a world where success isn't enough. It looks a lot like our own

9 hours ago

Make a soup out of (almost) anything - Ashlie D. Stevens - Make a soup out of (almost) anything - Ashlie D. Stevens - A simple framework for turning scraps, leftovers and good instincts into a deeply satisfying bowl

11 hours ago

NAACP's leader on democracy -- Chauncey DeVega -- Endurance, not despair, will decide democracy's future — and "Black America has been here before"

9 hours ago

The racial costs of sports betting -- Jerel Ezell -- As Super Bowl betting surges, unchecked gambling platforms deepen existing inequities

11 hours ago

Trump: Bad Bunny halftime was "terrible" -- Alex Galbraith -- The president called the halftime show "one of the worst ever"

1 hour ago

Puppy Bowl full of joy, adoptable pets -- CK Smith -- As purebreds compete and rescue dogs shine, this Super Bowl week celebrates canine culture and pet adoption

7 hours ago

MAGA's war on woke is centuries old -- Andrew O'Hehir -- Trump and Stephen Miller don't just want to erase the 20th century. Their dream is much bigger than that

12 hours ago

Vonn's comeback bid ends in crash -- CK Smith -- The 41-year-old star fell seconds into her run after choosing to compete despite serious knee injuries

10 hours ago

Kennedy Center teaches MAGA a tough lesson -- Kennedy Center teaches MAGA a lesson -- Amanda Marcotte -- Donald Trump's coalition is finding that they can't bully their way into the nation's art and culture

3 days ago

Trump abolishes the Second Amendment -- Mike Lofgren -- MAGA's duplicity leads to a total reversal on gun rights — along with a dizzying 360 on foreign policy

1 day ago

Pam Bondi has a Fox News problem -- Sophia Tesfaye -- From cable news hits to viral X posts, top DOJ figures are igniting backlash — and exposing deeper dysfunction

2 days ago

Don Lemon's arrest turned into a MAGA misfire -- Don Lemon's arrest is a MAGA misfire -- Sophia Tesfaye -- Pam Bondi's track record of prosecuting Trump's revenge is abysmal

4 days ago

In defense of the "dumb redneck" defense -- Alex Galbraith -- Jelly Roll's refusal to take a stand on ICE at the Grammys has sparked a backlash

4 days ago

Massie: MAGA takes up "for pedophiles" -- Alex Galbraith -- The Kentucky representative explained his ongoing feud with President Donald Trump in an interview with CNN

10 hours ago

AI offers police illusion of safety -- Nicholas Liu -- AI has raised deep concerns about police power and the erosion of rights, finding scapegoats instead of solutions

12 hours ago

"Trump slump" threatens World Cup boost - Frédéric Dimanche, Kelley A. McClinchey - The Conversation - This year was supposed to see a huge tourism spike but Trump policies are keeping people away

16 hours ago

Harris' return fits debased media moment -- Sophia Tesfaye -- Harris' return fits debased media moment -- Sophia Tesfaye -- Rebranded as an online organizing hub for Gen Z, Harris HQ reflects our surrender to slop

1 hour ago

Kelly cites Ailes defending Trump's jab -- CK Smith -- Her defense of Trump drew swift criticism given Ailes' legacy and Kelly's own past accusations against him

1 day ago

Donald Trump is still weird -- Alex Galbraith -- Democrats have moved away from the useful insult, but that doesn't make it less true

1 day ago

"Chilling" new grant rules hit libraries - Jaimie Seaton - ProPublica - Alarm grows that new funding guidelines could encourage a more constrained or distorted view of American history

1 day ago

Guthrie pleads with kidnappers in video -- Alex Galbraith -- Guthrie pleads with kidnappers in video -- Alex Galbraith -- The "Today" show host offered to pay a ransom for the return of her mother, who has been missing for a week

7 hours ago

A therapeutic retreat from an ugly world -- Melanie McFarland -- Like Apple TV's other hit "Ted Lasso," this show's community of mending hearts gives us something to believe in

16 hours ago

"Fargo" and the impact of Minnesota nice -- Coleman Spilde -- Marge Gunderson's quiet decency mirrors the ongoing resolve of Minnesotans who continue to choose community

17 hours ago

US Olympians wrestle with patriotism -- CK Smith -- Freestyle skiers say pride in competing clashes with concerns over ICE raids and political tensions back at home

1 day ago

Let people knit their resistance hats -- Andi Zeisler -- The Norwegian-inspired craftivism of Melt the ICE hats raises familiar questions about whose activism matters

1 day ago

The Olympics went big — literally -- CK Smith -- Honoring Italy's history of classical music was a whimsical turn in showcase of centuries of cultural arts heritage

2 days ago

Guthrie steps away during family crisis -- CK Smith -- Amid her mother's disappearance, Guthrie stepped away from Olympic coverage, as Mary Carillo carried on with care

1 day ago

Catherine O'Hara's emotional tightrope -- Coleman Spilde -- The actor's singular balance of absurdity and sincerity defined Christopher Guest's mockumentaries

2 days ago

Private prisons cash in on ICE crackdown -- Nicholas Liu -- Over 90 percent of detained immigrants languish in prisons that aren't actually run by the government

11 days ago

Is it wrong to have too much money? Jackson Trager - The Conversation - Your answer may depend on deep-seated values – and your country's economy

4 days ago

Why personal budgets don't work -- Dana Miranda -- You can keep tabs on your financial situation without planning for every dollar or restricting spending

4 days ago

They beat cancer. Then came the bills -- Zina Kumok -- Treatment takes more than a physical toll on patients — it often empties their wallets

4 days ago

Nana bailed me out and I'm still ashamed -- Bob Brody -- Nana bailed me out and I'm still ashamed -- Bob Brody -- Years later, I realize that being spared the disgrace of bankruptcy was a blessing and a curse

4 days ago

FOMO is putting Gen Zers in debt -- Cara Michelle Smith -- The pressure to document the most interesting parts of their lives comes with a price tag

4 days ago

When the tourists go, hunger moves in -- Francesca Giangiulio -- As summer crowds disappear, the workers who kept them fed face rising costs, scarce housing and bare pantries

26 days ago

Welcome to the club. That'll be $200K -- Esther Luz -- Fees can cost six figures, and the waitlists stretch for months. But the exclusivity keeps them humming

2 months ago

Is ChatGPT Health the new WebMD? -- Nicole Karlis -- OpenAI's new chatbot aims to bolster users' health decisions — but risks fueling confusion and anxiety

19 days ago

Trump's new foreign aid ban -- Nicole Karlis -- Experts say the Trump administration is using foreign aid to impose anti-human rights ideology globally

15 days ago

Reinventing public health under Trump -- Nicole Karlis -- California, New York and others are forming health alliances, marking an uncharted chapter in public health

4 days ago

S.C. measles outbreak breaks record -- Jelinda Montes -- This is largest measles outbreak since the United States declared measles eliminated in 2000.

10 days ago

RFK Jr. encourages "moderate drinking" -- CK Smith -- Again, health experts warn new guidance may blur science with personal choice, fueling confusion and debate

29 days ago

The overdose crisis is turning around - Libby Jones - The overdose crisis is turning around - Libby Jones - More people are around for the holidays because of treatment options. That success is at risk unless Congress acts

4 days ago

Anti-vaccine rhetoric fuels measles rise -- CK Smith -- Public health experts warn that anti-vax advocacy contributes to preventable measles outbreaks in US communities

1 month ago

Vaccine guideline changes stir confusion -- Nicole Karlis -- Experts say the CDC advisory panel's delay of newborn hepatitis B shots is not evidence-based

1 month ago

We should eat more salads this winter -- Joy Saha -- We should eat more salads this winter -- Joy Saha -- Cold weather isn't a reason to abandon greens. A hearty kale, bean and citrus salad makes the case

12 hours ago

The donut that smiles back in Barcelona -- Howie Southworth -- Boldúman, a chubby dough figure, charms locals and visitors alike with eyes, smirks and sticky sweetness

3 days ago

The at-home birthday party is back -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- From sheet cake to sandwich parties, a case for celebrating at home

4 days ago

Minute Maid cans its frozen juice line -- Joy Saha -- In online tributes, wistful juice enthusiasts are pouring one out for the discontinuation of a childhood staple

2 days ago

Miami Beach still knows how to celebrate -- Chaya Milchtein -- From caviar-topped bananas to cafecito-rubbed ribs, Miami's memorable meals made the trip feel like a celebration

4 days ago

Eating the same thing isn't failing -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- The quiet relief of meals that require fewer decisions — and why that matters more than novelty

8 days ago

What to eat when nothing sounds good -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- A look at how stress, fatigue and emotion shape appetite — and how to respond with care

9 days ago

How to be a neighbor, one dish at a time -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- A gentle guide to introducing yourself — with food

11 days ago

A love affair in life's last act -- Alice Bingham Gorman -- The odds are stacked against women in their 80s finding true love. Was it possible for me, I wondered?

4 days ago

The song that left me speechless -- Randall Horton -- The student who said she "didn't know no beautiful" created a track that became our flagship of creative excellence

4 days ago

My mother, the debutante Communist -- Andrew O'Hehir -- Her life was like a slowly unfolding, densely plotted thriller whose unfinished story we're all still inside

4 days ago

Taylor Swift, grief therapist? -- Molly Saint-James -- My husband bonded with our daughters over her music. Now that he's gone, I've found solace in her work, too

4 days ago