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How many books is too many?
Andi Zeisler
How many books is too many?
Andi Zeisler
The number of books you have, and the way you shelve them, invites judgment
MAGA wants its history simple
Alex Galbraith
MAGA wants its history simple
Alex Galbraith
A face-off between a Smithsonian official and congressional Republicans revealed the battle over America's meaning
MAGA could lose its war on seniors
Heather Digby Parton
As Republicans slash healthcare, older Americans are pushing back
The FBI has become ICE's co-conspirator
Austin Sarat, Katherine P. Blumstein
The bureau's refusal to investigate cases involving federal immigration officers makes it a partner in cover-up
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U.S. running low on Iran war options
Russell Payne
From weapon stockpiles to diplomatic options, the U.S. is operating from a place that has few levers left
Has Fox News finally learned?
Sophia Tesfaye
The network keeps sidestepping the president's primetime attempts to relitigate the 2020 election
Musk: AI will make accurate "Odyssey"
Alex Galbraith
The world's richest man wants his high-powered chatbot to make movies in Homeric Greek
"Princess Mononoke" is a warning
Melanie McFarland
Hayao Miyazaki's gorgeous epic is also his most humanist
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Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is pointless
Nolan's "The Odyssey" is pointless
Coleman Spilde
The blockbuster director's latest exercise in cinematic spectacle makes Homer feel hollow
The humiliation of Tom Homan
The humiliation of Tom Homan
Richard T. Herman
After cultivating an image of absolute authority, Donald Trump's border czar was exposed as just another lackey
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Instant ramen, made better
Joy Saha
A quintessential college food gets an upgrade with mushrooms, warm spices and a jammy egg
The real reason conservatives hate Nolan's “Odyssey”
Why conservatives hate "The Odyssey"
Alex Galbraith
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation centers on emotions they aren’t allowed to feel
Trump's Obama vendetta has him trapped in his own forever war
Trump is trapped in his own forever war
Brian Karem
The president is determined to keep hammering Iran with no concern for the consequences
MAGA's influencer class is breaking Trump's White House
MAGA influencer class breaks White House
Sophia Tesfaye
Republicans are now paying the price for a government run by clout chasers
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Antifa terrorism threat doesn't exist
Jason M. Blazakis
- The Conversation
The Trump administration made up a group to spread fear and conspiracy theories
The real "Odyssey" debate
Katherine Kelaidis
Christopher Nolan's film reveals the fight over cultural ownership of ancient Greece
Can Andy Burnham rescue Britain?
Andrew O'Hehir
Ever since Brexit, the UK has been on a downward economic and political slide. Can improved vibes really fix that?
The humiliation of Tom Homan
Richard T. Herman
After cultivating an image of absolute authority, Donald Trump's border czar was exposed as just another lackey
Why conservatives hate "The Odyssey"
Alex Galbraith
Why conservatives hate "The Odyssey"
Alex Galbraith
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation centers on emotions they aren’t allowed to feel
House rejects anti-trans amendment
Tatyana Tandanpolie
Four Republicans break ranks, join Democrats in rejecting NDAA amendment barring trans service members
DC snobbery keeps helping MAGA
Heather Digby Parton
Sally Quinn, the self-appointed spokesperson of Washington society, exemplifies the elitism repelling both parties
The dance floor was never just an escape
Henry Kurkowski
What America under Trump could learn from queer nightlife during the AIDS crisis
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"Obsession" hasn't earned classic status
Coleman Spilde
"Obsession" hasn't earned classic status
Coleman Spilde
A true cinematic classic must meet its moment in unexpected ways. Curry Barker's smash hit merely winks at it
Lestat is a study in nature vs. nurture
Kelly McClure
Lestat may be a bitter star, but his brutal love is the meteor above it
A tale of rags, riches and revenge
Melanie McFarland
This soapy Britbox drama trades worshipping high society for good old payback
Jennifer Finch was fast and fearless
Andi Zeisler
Finch leaves behind a towering influence on rock music and activism
Nolan's "The Odyssey" is pointless
Coleman Spilde
The blockbuster director's latest exercise in cinematic spectacle makes Homer feel hollow
Nolan really needs you to like "Odyssey"
Alex Galbraith
The director said he's terrified of audience reaction to his latest blockbuster
Bring back the catalogs
Andi Zeisler
In an era of instant gratification, old-fashioned anticipation can reclaim its magic
Manosphere guru Andrew Tate arrested
CK Smith
The influencer who built an empire on dominance and misogyny faces allegations could finally face a reckoning
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MONEY
Could Trump end up on your money?
Jacques Hymans
- The Conversation
Putting living politicians on currency is uncommon but not unheard of
Wall Street wants to change 401(k) rules
Paul Kiel
- ProPublica
It could put your retirement at risk.
The trademark wars of influencer culture
Andi Zeisler
From "Hot Girl Walk" to "Hot Girls Read," girlboss creators are weaponizing trademark law
House money exchanges shape who wins
Mayank Kejriwal
- The Conversation
Some of the most revealing money moves happen inside Congress itself
GTA VI casts a shadow over gaming
Troy Farah
GTA VI casts a shadow over gaming
Troy Farah
The most anticipated release in gaming history could set the tone for a troubled industry
Bring back the catalogs
Andi Zeisler
In an era of instant gratification, old-fashioned anticipation can reclaim its magic
How private equity destroyed bowling
Andi Zeisler
A class-action suit against Lucky Strike Entertainment is a sad coda to the end of bowling
Unaffordable affordable housing
Tony Schick
- ProPublica
A $15 billion federal tax credit helps developers build homes that are no cheaper than the market rate
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Paying for fresh air? It could happen
Troy Farah
As wildfires spread every summer and pollution intensifies, fresh air may become a luxury commodity
Miscarriage treatment is getting harder
Nicole Karlis
Researchers found a shift from medication management to expectant management, putting more women’s lives at risk
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
The price of Trump's anti-science agenda
Troy Farah
From measles to screwworm, Americans keep paying the cost of the admin's war on science
Our caregiving industry is dying
Julia S. Beck
Leaked plans to declare migrants dead and a SCOTUS ruling are hollowing out elder care
How to pop the AI bubble
Troy Farah
How to pop the AI bubble
Troy Farah
Cory Doctorow argues AI dominance is not inevitable. How we fight back matters
MAHA's diarrhea outbreak problem
Troy Farah
A rash of cyclospora infections is sending thousands to the bathroom. Experts say this was all predictable
No, abortion pills aren't in the water
Jenae Barnes
- The 19th
Republican lawmakers and state officials want the EPA to review mifepristone as a water contaminant
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Cold blueberry soup for hot summer days
Ashlie D. Stevens
Cold blueberry soup for hot summer days
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Roast blueberries with honey and thyme, then blend them with yogurt and buttermilk for a chilled citrusy soup
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Written by H Mart president Stacey Kwon, the book pairs 75 Korean recipes with ingredient guides and family stories
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Joy Saha
The American Heart Association’s latest guidance says multiple cups are OK a day, but there are a few caveats
Instant ramen, made better
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A quintessential college food gets an upgrade with mushrooms, warm spices and a jammy egg
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Susan Shapiro
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Pamela Petro
I’ve been to Wales 30 times in 40 years. I’d rather have my tongue pierced than say I "fell in love" with it
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Kyoko Mori
Miles is happier with me than with anyone else, so when I have to leave town, he comes along
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D. Watkins
Made by my babysitter Boo Boo, frozen cups were more important to my childhood summers than the sun
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