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Nolan's "The Odyssey" is pointless - Coleman Spilde - Nolan's "The Odyssey" is pointless - Coleman Spilde - The blockbuster director's latest exercise in cinematic spectacle makes Homer feel hollow
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Bring back the catalogs - Andi Zeisler - Bring back the catalogs - Andi Zeisler - In an era of instant gratification, old-fashioned anticipation can reclaim its magic3 hours ago
FIFA keeps failing women -- Gillian Kane -- The organization has allowed several players accused of sexual violence to compete in the World Cup2 hours ago
Laundering political money through God -- Andrew Daugherty -- Trump's Religious Liberty Commission aims to turn churches into PACs3 hours ago
When twins have an identity crisis -- Hanh Nguyen -- The anime's voice stars weigh in on the latest sibling adventure from the creator of "Full Metal Alchemist"16 minutes ago
Maine progressives still have a leg up -- Russell Payne -- County delegate elections may prove more important than any debate at the July 25 convention3 hours ago
Dems want Ken Paxton election probe - Zach Despart - ProPublica - Paxton may have committed election fraud by voting in the May primary runoff using his past address7 hours ago
"Cape Fear" has me rooting for Max Cady -- Melanie McFarland -- In a contest between a difficult maniac and an insufferable family, Javier Bardem's villain is my hero7 hours ago
We're mature enough to reconsider "Little House on the Prairie" -- We can handle a grown-up "Little House" -- Melanie McFarland -- A new adaptation of the beloved tales maintains the frontier fantasy while looking at who really pays for progress5 hours ago
What a subway ride with white supremacists taught me about America -- My subway ride with white supremacists -- Roswell Encina -- Surrounded by masked Patriot Front members on the DC Metro, I considered what it means to be an American7 days ago
Why MAGA influencers are wooing Graham Platner's male fans -- MAGA is wooing Platner's male fans now -- Amanda Marcotte -- Manosphere figures are using anger over the Maine race to coax young voters back to Trump2 hours ago
Trump is trapped in his own forever war -- Brian Karem -- The president is determined to keep hammering Iran with no concern for the consequences1 day ago
Hegseth wants to measure your manhood -- Amanda Marcotte -- The defense secretary's obsession with high testosterone levels can't hide MAGA insecurity1 day ago
Delaney Hall is getting worse -- Russell Payne -- Volunteers say conditions have worsened at the New Jersey detention facility since the hunger strike ended1 day ago
Democrats' key to winning the midterms -- Howard Dean -- The party's healthcare affordability agenda could lower prices and put the Senate in play2 days ago
The quiet answer to MAGA manhood -- Dimitrios Aletras Jr. -- The quiet answer to MAGA manhood -- Dimitrios Aletras Jr. -- In the loud, vulgar MAGA man era, the quietest man in the World Cup shows how to lead2 hours ago
Our caregiving industry is dying -- Julia S. Beck -- Leaked plans to declare migrants dead and a SCOTUS ruling are hollowing out elder care2 days ago
Press freedom is the new terrorism -- Jesselyn Radack -- The Trump administration is smothering press freedom and the public's right to know1 day ago
FBI considers using AI in 2020 probe - Jeremy Kohler, Doug Bock Clark - ProPublica - The move came as part of President Trump's continued push to discredit the results of the 2020 election1 day ago
Sam Neill, king of the creature feature -- Coleman Spilde -- Sam Neill, king of the creature feature -- Coleman Spilde -- Beyond "Jurassic Park," Neill's vast career showed us that humans can be as hideous as the monsters we fear most16 minutes ago
Wild animals don't exist for content -- Andi Zeisler -- From selfies to drones, humans are making life worse for wildlife — and risking their own1 day ago
"Night Nurse" sexualizes the scam call -- Coleman Spilde -- In her debut film, Georgia Bernstein twists those eerie grandparent scams into a topical, leisurely thrill5 hours ago
The gentle joy of "My Neighbor Totoro" -- Melanie McFarland -- To understand the heart of Hayao Miyazaki, start with this masterpiece3 days ago
If Letterboxd sells out, the people lose -- Coleman Spilde -- The film-logging platform is weighing a sale. Its users are weighing a mutiny3 days ago
Margo Price's fury meets the moment -- Caryn Rose -- Price reflects on reviving songs by Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan and Blaze Foley for "Days of Unrest"3 days ago
"Late Night" loses its Mee-Maw -- Melanie McFarland -- When Lindsey Graham died, Seth Meyers lost one of his best gags: the senator's imaginary, needling grandma3 days ago
A worthy new chapter for the Stones -- Kenneth Womack -- Their new album finds the legends in inspired late-career form1 day ago
Wall Street wants to change 401(k) rules -- Paul Kiel -- - ProPublica -- It could put your retirement at risk.9 days ago
The trademark wars of influencer culture -- Andi Zeisler -- From "Hot Girl Walk" to "Hot Girls Read," girlboss creators are weaponizing trademark law10 days ago
Is Summerween really a thing? -- Andi Zeisler -- How a one-off gag from a cult-favorite Disney cartoon became a case study of year-round holiday consumerism17 days ago
House money exchanges shape who wins -- Mayank Kejriwal -- - The Conversation -- Some of the most revealing money moves happen inside Congress itself12 days ago
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 industry4 days ago
How private equity destroyed bowling -- Andi Zeisler -- A class-action suit against Lucky Strike Entertainment is a sad coda to the end of bowling14 days ago
Unaffordable affordable housing - Tony Schick - ProPublica - A $15 billion federal tax credit helps developers build homes that are no cheaper than the market rate14 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 granted1 month ago
MAHA's diarrhea outbreak problem -- Troy Farah -- A rash of cyclospora infections is sending thousands to the bathroom. Experts say this was all predictable8 days ago
Half of Americans in extreme heat zone -- CK Smith -- Dangerous heat dome disrupts American celebrations in Midwest and East Coast with travel delays and health problems15 days ago
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 science18 days 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 claim1 month ago
How to pop the AI bubble -- Troy Farah -- Cory Doctorow argues AI dominance is not inevitable. How we fight back matters26 days ago
Trump cuts to global health hit home - Russell Payne - Trump cuts to global health hit home - Russell Payne - Politicized public health agencies also make it harder to hold officials accountable7 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.2 months ago
Can we ever get rid of nuclear weapons? -- Troy Farah -- Editor of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists says the doomsday threat is real — but human goodness will win out1 month ago
Start the party with crackers -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Start the party with crackers -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Spiced Saltines, savory Ritz granola and cacio e pepe oyster crackers make the case.2 days ago
Chilled noodles, BLT-style -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Tomato, soy, bacon and crisp greens turn rice noodles into a cool, savory summer lunch10 days ago
Your freezer wants to be hot -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Why do we romanticize the pantry, but not the freezer?6 days ago
The creamiest lemon pasta salad -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Whipped cottage cheese gives this sunny summer salad protein paired with plenty of fresh citrus10 days ago
Taco Bell won't serve these 4 toppings -- Joy Saha -- The fast-food chain doesn't want customers to suffer from watery diarrhea and explosive bowel movements5 days ago
Olive brine deserves better -- Francesca Giangiulio -- From pasta to focaccia, here are 7 dishes that benefit from the dirty martini treatment11 days ago
How to make summer feel like a feast -- Chaya Milchtein -- From smoked duck to matcha bars, these tested ideas make outdoor cooking feel generous, social and celebratory5 days ago
Why food TV keeps going undercover -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- From Ruth Reichl's wigs to Gordon Ramsay's prosthetics, TV keeps returning to the fantasy of the disguised diner12 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 sea26 days 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 struggle26 days ago
My lifelong fascination with tornadoes -- Gabriella Ferrigine -- Am I a bad person for being so enamored with these destructive windstorms? It's complicated26 days 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 bonus26 days ago
