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The lessons of McCartney's Wings era - Caryn Rose - The lessons of McCartney's Wings era - Caryn Rose - A new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame reframes Wings as both a musical success and a fascinating case study

7 hours ago

Hemingway's Madrid, one bite at a time - Howie Southworth - Hemingway's Madrid, one bite at a time - Howie Southworth - The city's literary quarter still serves up churros, sherry and oxtail — and just enough ghosts for lunch

8 hours ago

After Iran, Trump is desperate for a win -- Heather Digby Parton -- The president is eyeing Cuba and Greenland to erase the sting of defeat

7 hours ago

Trump's MAGA brand is fading -- Chauncey DeVega -- As the president's favorability sinks, the danger to democracy rises — not the other way around

8 hours ago

Trump's ICE protest crackdown will fail -- Russell Payne -- A move aimed at stifling political dissent has already spurred protesters into action in Minneapolis

8 hours ago

JD Vance's attempt at Iran clean-up -- Sophia Tesfaye -- MAGA media is attacking the administration's deal with Iran — and the vice president is the primary target

12 hours ago

An unnecessary amount of bread -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Or: How to make a budget meal feel abundant

13 hours ago

"Maddie's Secret" is perfectly imperfect -- Coleman Spilde -- In his brilliant tribute to the TV movie melodrama, comedian John Early puts on the wig and expels his inhibitions

1 day ago

"Blue Film" is the gay indie that won't let you look away -- "Blue Film" won't let you look away -- Coleman Spilde -- The controversial film is much more than its shocking premise, probing sexuality with complete candor

7 days ago

Trump has one chance to save face: Resign now -- Trump's only way out: Resign -- Brian Karem -- If he wants any shot at a positive legacy, time's up. He needs to cut a deal and walk away

1 day ago

The new Obama Presidential Center ramps up Trump's jealousy -- Trump's envy soars over Obama Center -- Amanda Marcotte -- The Iran war loss cements the current president's failed legacy

1 day ago

Trump can't sell his lies, even in Versailles -- Trump can't sell his lies at the G7 -- Heather Digby Parton -- President arrives in France promising peace in our time. Problem is, no one believes anything he says

2 days ago

UFC fight can't hide MAGA male weakness -- UFC fight can't hide MAGA men's weakness -- Amanda Marcotte -- Calling Michelle Obama a "man" won't make up for losing the Iran war

13 hours ago

Hegseth wants to turn back the clock -- Chauncey DeVega -- The military has been a powerful force for social progress in the US. Under Trump, it is being used to undo it

1 day ago

Trump is defying Congress on foreign aid - Anna Maria Barry-Jester - ProPublica - Congress gave orders to Trump officials on foreign aid spending, but officials have largely refused

12 hours ago

How to pop the AI bubble -- Troy Farah -- Cory Doctorow argues AI dominance is not inevitable. How we fight back matters

1 day ago

What global superpower? America quits -- Andrew O'Hehir -- Trump's foreign policy has been a disaster. There could be an upside: A more realistic role for US in the world

2 days ago

Right-wing media wins the streaming wars -- Sophia Tesfaye -- Right-wing media wins the streaming wars -- Sophia Tesfaye -- From the Murdochs to the Ellisons, conservative billionaires continue to monopolize media services

7 hours ago

The raw milkman - Annie Waldman - ProPublica - Top officials are championing the dangerous industry's expansion rather than curbing the danger

1 day ago

Trump threatens Iranian officials -- Alex Galbraith -- The president said the officials "would not have a country" if they closed the Strait of Hormuz

2 days ago

Obama Center opens on high note of hope -- CK Smith -- The Obamas urged Americans to embrace citizenship, community engagement, public service at Chicago campus opening

2 days ago

What dragons teach us about futile wars -- Melanie McFarland -- What dragons teach us about futile wars -- Melanie McFarland -- Stars Steve Toussaint and Abubakar Salim ponder the lesson of the bloodiest sea battle in Westeros history

10 hours ago

"Toy Story 5" can't conquer tech -- Coleman Spilde -- The Disney-Pixar sequel contends with the iPad kid, but refuses to disparage devices in a critical moment

2 days ago

Music mogul Clive Davis dies at 94 -- Melanie McFarland -- During his six-decade career, Davis signed and mentored acts that defined the sound of American popular music

10 hours ago

TV's best relationships of 2026 (so far) -- Melanie McFarland -- Sometimes the perfect folks to turn to when we need to feel better are the ones on our TV screens

2 days ago

Why not just ban all the books? -- Andi Zeisler -- Keyword searches for "justice" and "pride" drive what ideas are being kept from kids

3 days ago

Sitcom maestro James Burrows dies at 85 -- Melanie McFarland -- The prolific TV maestro co-created "Cheers" and shaped the modern half-hour comedy as we know it

3 days ago

Tragedy renews calls of NYC carriage ban -- CK Smith -- A teenage tourist's death revived debate that divided animal welfare advocates, carriage operators, city leaders

3 days ago

Pride makes me feel like an imposter -- Coleman Spilde -- Every June, I'm forced to reckon with the parts of myself that still don't fit

5 days ago

How "freeze the rent" really works -- Russell Payne -- Even with Mamdani in the mayor's office, tenants aren't taking a rent freeze for granted

10 days ago

Elon Musk's big payday from SpaceX IPO - Brad Badertscher - The Conversation - Investors who bought the shares are unlikely to see the explosive growth that past IPOs had

10 days ago

Summer's mixed forecasts, rising costs -- CK Smith -- Memorial Day travel demand remains strong as NOAA predicts below-normal hurricane season and rising vacation costs

29 days ago

Farm aid can't outrun Trump's war -- Garrett Owen -- With rising costs of fuel and fertilizer, and tariffs still in place, the outlook for 2026 is bleak

1 month ago

The pistachio trend has some history -- Jelinda Montes -- The pistachio trend has some history -- Jelinda Montes -- Benefiting off viral trends, like Dubai chocolate, has been actually decades in the making

9 days ago

Minnesota takes on Polymarket, Kalshi -- Jelinda Montes -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is suing multiple states for trying to rein in Polymarket and Kalshi

30 days ago

The Trump phone is here. It's junk -- Garrett Owen -- Tech experts and reviewers say the long-delayed $500 phone has high costs, middling specs and murky origins

1 month ago

The American workforce is a matriarchy -- Sara Estep -- As moms are driving the growth in America's labor market, it's time for major investments in early childcare

1 month ago

Trump: Cognitive tests prove he's smart -- CK Smith -- Doctors say MoCA is screening tool for cognitive impairment, not intelligence test, despite Trump's intellect claim

23 days ago

Trump cuts to global health hit home -- Russell Payne -- Politicized public health agencies also make it harder to hold officials accountable

24 days ago

PCOS becomes PMOS -- CK Smith -- This change to this common reproductive health issue could lead to better and earlier treatment for 15% of women.

1 month ago

Lower drug prices won't fix cancer care -- Kenneth E. Thorpe -- As breakthrough drugs offer critical hope to patients, lawmakers should focus on shoring up the social safety net

1 month ago

Ebola outbreak is a US failure -- Troy Farah -- America didn't cause these diseases. But Trump's cuts to public health have put the world at risk

1 month ago

The toll of Florida's abortion ban - Nicole Karlis - The toll of Florida's abortion ban - Nicole Karlis - The number of Florida residents who traveled out of state nearly tripled between 2023 and 2024

1 month ago

Hantavirus is a warning. We must listen -- Troy Farah -- The Dutch cruise ship incident probably isn't the next pandemic. That doesn't mean we're risk-free from outbreaks

1 month ago

Moms.gov is not what moms really need -- Nicole Karlis -- The Trump admin says moms.gov is a critical resource. Advocates say it's ideology over substance — and even harmful

1 month ago

How to throw a dinner party on a budget -- Joy Saha -- How to throw a dinner party on a budget -- Joy Saha -- Eating out is expensive, but hosting your friends doesn't have to be

1 day ago

Do more with your overripe bananas -- Joy Saha -- Banana bread is great, but it's not the only fix for when you're trying to use up all your forgotten bunches

2 days ago

Your picnic is missing biscuits -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Forget the sandwiches. This summer, pack brunch instead

4 days ago

The secret to better summer beans -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Pantry staples have seasons, too

6 days ago

World Cup fans fall for Waffle House -- Francesca Giangiulio -- Global visitors have spent the tournament exploring Waffle House, Buc-ee's, Taco Bell and other American standards

5 days ago

Boxed cake isn't a cheat. It's a gift -- Joy Saha -- The dot cake trend reminds us of the whimsy and nostalgia behind a longstanding baking shortcut

8 days ago

Canned soups, made better -- Joy Saha -- Try these simple tips and transform a cheap pantry staple into something homemade — even, restaurant-quality

10 days ago

Costco fights rotisserie chicken lawsuit -- Joy Saha -- The big-box warehouse club is seeking to close a case targeting its "no preservatives" claim

6 days ago

My awkward adventure on a seniors cruise -- Katelyn Doyle -- On my solo research trip I ended up isolated, injured and curious about the men paid to charm older women at sea

1 day ago

What I wish I'd known about bisexuality -- Emma Nadler -- I'm not straight, but I appear that way to the world. Visibility and belonging can be a struggle

1 day ago

My lifelong fascination with tornadoes -- Gabriella Ferrigine -- Am I a bad person for being so enamored with these destructive windstorms? It's complicated

1 day ago

My (unexpectedly) feminist pilgrimage -- Ginny Bartolone -- I hadn't planned on walking 500 miles in Spain just to escape sexist assumptions, but it turned out to be a bonus

1 day ago