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Hannah Einbinder said what she said - Andi Zeisler - Hannah Einbinder said what she said - Andi Zeisler - At the Emmys, the "Hacks" star challenged a zero-sum media narrative

11 hours ago

The anime antidote to American fatigue - Coleman Spilde - The anime antidote to American fatigue - Coleman Spilde - Amid a slog of familiar stories and nationalist culture, Americans are adopting a wave of new Eastern obsessions

13 hours ago

"Debate Me" Bros ruined civil discourse -- Katherine Kelaidis -- How entertainment culture has replaced genuine political dialogue

11 hours ago

How Pam Bondi became MAGA's patsy -- Sophia Tesfaye -- The right needs a hate speech scapegoat

13 hours ago

Kimmel pulled over Kirk commentary -- Alex Galbraith -- The late-night host has been yanked off the air "indefinitely" following comments about Charlie Kirk's killer

4 hours ago

Patel grilled over Epstein files -- Blaise Malley -- House members accused the FBI director of running interference for people named in Epstein's case files

7 hours ago

RFK Jr.'s requests went against "oath" -- Garrett Owen -- Former CDC head Susan Monarez said that RFK Jr. asked her to promote policies without "scientific evidence"

8 hours ago

RFK Jr.'s policies end in "kids dying" -- Garrett Owen -- The former chief medical officer of the CDC criticized the current head of U.S. public health in Senate testimony

8 hours ago

Trump's stain on America may be permanent -- Trump's stain may be permanent -- Brian Karem -- Panicked by the Epstein "hoax" he can't explain away, the president declares war on his own country

3 days ago

Why is it so hard to stop Donald Trump? -- Chauncey DeVega -- More than ever, we need to understand the reasons for his political survival

4 days ago

Even Leavitt can't spin the joke check to Epstein from "DJTrump" -- Leavitt can't spin the Epstein "check" -- Amanda Marcotte -- The press secretary's feeble deflection can't hide the experiences of multiple women

3 days ago

Why everyone's suddenly talking about "Groypers" -- Meet the "Groypers" -- CK Smith -- The Groyper movement is back in the spotlight after the Kirk shooting, how it formed and why it's trending

1 day ago

Pete Hegseth wants women in the kitchen — but his wife as his top adviser -- Pete Hegseth's wife plays his babysitter -- Amanda Marcotte -- The defense secretary's third wife has a shocking amount of power

3 hours ago

MAGA's plan for a white Christian America is unfolding before our eyes -- MAGA wants a white Christian America -- Heather Digby Parton -- Their ambitions were on full display at the National Conservatism Conference

1 day ago

Kash Patel's true job is content creator -- Amanda Marcotte -- He's "more focused on social media clout" than on "fighting crime," as Sen. Chris Coons said

14 hours ago

FCC's Carr threatens Kimmel over Kirk -- Garrett Owen -- The head of the FCC said the late-night host's statements about Kirk's killer crossed a line

7 hours ago

Trump's takeover is almost complete -- Charles R. Davis -- The public mourning of Charlie Kirk is more about Donald Trump than the deceased

14 hours ago

DOJ wants bogus fraud case against NY AG -- Blaise Malley -- Despite a lack of evidence, the White House wants to see Letitia James face charges over mortgage fraud

12 hours ago

Does Kirk murder signal permanent split? Lee Bebout - The Conversation - Does Kirk murder signal permanent split? Lee Bebout - The Conversation - Many people think the U.S. is at an inflection point

19 hours ago

We need what James Talarico is selling -- Heather Digby Parton -- He speaks movingly about hope and love — and taking on our broken economy and politics

18 hours ago

How poverty is fueling Trumpism -- Chauncey DeVega -- Economic insecurity — and a lack of empathy — serves MAGA's ends

19 hours ago

MAGA uses Kirk death to target the left -- Russell Payne -- Right-wing activists are compiling anti-Kirk posts as admin officials threaten to weaponize law enforcement

1 day ago

Old-school writing takes on classroom AI -- Andi Zeisler -- Old-school writing takes on classroom AI -- Andi Zeisler -- Educators are turning back to blue books to battle the threat of artificial intelligence eroding genuine learning

1 day ago

The charity case that was the 2025 Emmys -- Melanie McFarland -- A night of satisfying wins and worthy surprises was dragged down by a bumbling host committed to a tasteless bit

1 day ago

Divorce, "Downton Abbey" style -- Melanie McFarland -- The final chapter of Julian Fellowes' high society fantasy examines what it takes for a divorcée to make a comeback

2 days ago

The 2025 Emmys winners list -- Alex Galbraith -- Owen Cooper becomes the youngest-ever winner of a supporting actor Emmy for his work on "Adolescence"

3 days ago

Stephen Colbert's satisfying Emmys win -- Alex Galbraith -- Colbert delivered a joint eulogy for his show and a pep talk for America, quoting Prince in the process

2 days ago

"Hacks" star's purse calls for ceasefire -- Alex Galbraith -- Meg Stalter's red carpet look called for an end to the war in Gaza

3 days ago

Concert highlights Pope Leo's vision -- CK Smith -- Vatican's historic concert blends genres from hip-hop to classical, signaling a new era of openness and engagement

3 days ago

Charlie Sheen's consequence-free life -- Melanie McFarland -- Netflix's gaze at the star's years of drug-fueled "winning" explains America's weakness for cults of personality

4 days ago

Food stamps, redefined by red states -- Francesca Giangiulio -- Republican governors push to ban soda and candy from SNAP. Critics call it political, not practical

1 month ago

Return to the office, done right -- Nina Jagannathan -- Why some companies insist on employees returning and how data-driven strategies make it beneficial

1 month ago

How much to tip for 1 coffee, delivered? -- Joy Saha -- A woman's coffee order was cancelled by her driver over what he believed was an insufficient $3.50 tip

1 month ago

The financial therapist will see you now -- Melanie Lockert -- If the latest headlines are stressing you out, there's someone you can talk to — at a price

1 month ago

Why women are wary of the AI rush -- Andi Zeisler -- Why women are wary of the AI rush -- Andi Zeisler -- New technology has always been used against women. Why should we trust artificial intelligence not to be?

1 month 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

How to protect yourself from solar scams -- Vanessa McGrady -- For many, solar power makes sense. But some big companies are preying on people with expensive plans

1 month ago

Meme coins: Fun hobby or wild gamble? -- Daria Solovieva -- The digital tokens started as internet memes, but investors are increasingly in on the joke

1 month ago

Satellites are censoring the stars -- Carlyn Zwarenstein -- With satellite numbers skyrocketing over the next few years, the time to grasp the implications is now

1 month ago

Think twice before a parasite cleanse -- Elizabeth Hlavinka -- Science is still figuring out the gut microbiome. It's a breeding ground for misinformation

1 month ago

Creatures of the night, unite -- Carlyn Zwarenstein -- Dark sky proponents mull the rights of nature to battle light pollution. Here's how it would work

2 months ago

Humans think — AI, not so much -- Carlyn Zwarenstein -- New research is revealing how specialized neurons give our brains an edge artificial intelligence can only dream of

1 month ago

Why the internet is obsessed with crabs -- Carlyn Zwarenstein -- Does carcinization mean humans will one day grow pincers? Not exactly, but the concept is still fascinating

1 month ago

Why gulls don't deserve the hate - Brianna Grant - Why gulls don't deserve the hate - Brianna Grant - There's a lot we get wrong about our least favorite seabirds

1 month ago

Maybe don't anthropomorphize octopuses -- Elizabeth Hlavinka -- Seeing ourselves in animals could limit what we find out about them. Not seeing ourselves in them could, too

1 month ago

Supplements shouldn't be this complex -- Elizabeth Hlavinka -- Poor regulation, conflicting recommendations and biased research have made nutritional supplements a minefield

1 month ago

Jerry Greenfield leaves Ben & Jerry's -- Joy Saha -- Jerry Greenfield leaves Ben & Jerry's -- Joy Saha -- "This is one of the hardest and most painful decisions I've ever made," Greenfield wrote in an open-letter Tuesday

8 hours ago

Weeknight fries, fully loaded -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Crispy, cheesy, saucy — and endlessly customizable — loaded fries turn weeknight dinners into indulgent joy

1 day ago

Chasing Spain through tomato bread -- Howie Southworth -- In Spain, pan con tomate is more than bread and tomato. City by city, it became my compass, whispering lessons

2 days ago

Tailgate foods that hold up on game day -- Francesca Giangiulio -- From bean salad to walking tacos, these dishes stay tasty all day long. No coagulated dips or cold burgers here

2 days ago

Why I crave the sourest bite -- Joy Saha -- Some find sour unbearable. Others, like me, can't get enough — and science is finally beginning to explain why

3 days ago

McDonald's is chasing the bargain eater -- Joy Saha -- McDonald's revives its discount menu, hoping to lure back consumers feeling the pinch of rising prices

3 days ago

School lunch debt: A fairy tale -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Local "hero" stories hide the real problem as some families now face collections over unpaid school lunch debt

6 days ago

The best way to meal prep -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Forget slogging through sad weekly leftovers. Try a quarterly Big Prep Day, instead

7 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

2 months ago

Frozen cup: Summer for just a quarter -- D. Watkins -- Made by my babysitter Boo Boo, frozen cups were more important to my childhood summers than the sun

1 month ago

Help! My therapist is on vacation -- Susan Shapiro -- "If I'd known it would be so helpful, I might have shrunk around sooner"

1 month ago

Please tell me about your delayed flight -- Sarah Hunter Simanson -- I used to believe travel delay stories were dull — but now I can see their silver lining

1 month ago