The dirty truth about feel-good hits - Melanie McFarland - The dirty truth about feel-good hits - Melanie McFarland - You may hate the Chili Peppers, but you'll never escape "Can't Stop"

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My citizenship, up for debate - Pablo Andreu - My citizenship, up for debate - Pablo Andreu - SCOTUS seems poised to uphold birthright citizenship. But Republicans are intent on creating a rigid hierarchy

9 hours ago

Far-right Christians push Trump's war -- Frederick Clarkson -- "Apostles" and "prophets" on the Christian fringe think Iran may lead to Armageddon — and they love it

8 hours ago

No Kings needs a next step -- Chauncey DeVega -- The largest protests in American history need more than outrage. Without clear demands, momentum fades

9 hours ago

Geoffrey Owens' full-circle moment -- CK Smith -- The actor's latest role marks another step in a quiet comeback years after the viral moment that sparked debate

5 hours ago

Bondi fired, DOJ portrait really trashed -- CK Smith -- Her portrait was reportedly pulled within hours, offering a stark image of how quickly officials fall out of favor

7 hours ago

Should we give Musk control of the sun? -- Troy Farah -- We're sleepwalking into ecocide. Like it or not, Starlink may one day be our last resort

9 hours ago

RFK accused of spinning peptide safety - Anjeanette Damon - ProPublica - FDA's 2023 decision to place 19 peptides on "unsafe" list was supported by numerous documented safety concerns

13 hours ago

Iran is right: Trump has already lost this war -- Iran is right: Trump has already lost -- Andrew O'Hehir -- Tehran TACO: Trump's bad idea has gone wrong, to literally no one's surprise. Will Putin bail him out?

5 days ago

There is no one left to sell Trump's war -- Sophia Tesfaye -- One month into his war of choice with Iran, Donald Trump will finally address the nation on Operation Epic Fury

2 days ago

Trump is taking charge of his own memorials -- Trump is arranging his own memorials -- Heather Digby Parton -- Now beyond caring about popular opinion, the president's only concern is how he will be remembered

3 days ago

The best soups come together fast -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Creamy beans, miso, lemon and herbs — quick soups that deliver punchy, layered flavor without the long simmer

1 day ago

Why MAGA fears human teachers -- Amanda Marcotte -- Melania Trump's robot stunt opens a new front in the GOP's war on education

4 days ago

The real reason behind JD Vance's demon talk -- The strategy behind Vance's demon talk -- Amanda Marcotte -- Hopping on the "KPop Demon Hunters" trend won't save the vice president's career

1 day ago

Bondi's firing won't quell Trump's anger -- Brian Karem -- The president is spiraling over Iran and blaming everyone around him but himself

14 hours ago

Trump wants $1.5 trillion for military -- Garrett Owen -- Massive cuts to domestic programs, with higher state taxes, would bolster the spending increase

1 day ago

Sorry, Pam Bondi. Trump has no loyalty -- Amanda Marcotte -- The attorney general's firing shows why even the most faithful MAGA acolytes are disposable

1 day ago

Trump still ponders ground war in Iran -- Garrett Owen -- Military experts say Trump could be walking into a trap and invasion would unleash needless carnage

1 day ago

Trump treats war as entertainment -- Chauncey DeVega -- Trump treats war as entertainment -- Chauncey DeVega -- The president likes to watch "stuff blowing up" in Iran. People are paying for his distraction with their lives

7 hours ago

The slow death of academic freedom -- Tracy Kuo Lin -- As academic freedom erodes at universities, saving it will require dedicated infrastructure and long-term support

2 days ago

States fighting to keep their voter data - John J. Martin - The Conversation - The Trump administration has asked states to hander over their voter info. Many are fighting back

1 day ago

"We love Pam": Trump fires AG Pam Bondi -- Russell Payne -- Bondi's controversial tenure included overseeing the Epstein files release and deadly immigration crackdowns

1 day ago

Non-monogamy has a PR problem -- Andi Zeisler -- Non-monogamy has a PR problem -- Andi Zeisler -- #MomTok, the manosphere and mess dominate the coverage, but polyamory has a lot more nuance

5 hours ago

"The Drama" holds a mirror up to America -- Coleman Spilde -- In Kristoffer Borgli's bold new film, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson claw at Western disaffection until it bleeds

1 day ago

Harry Potter and the half-baked debate -- Melanie McFarland -- What began with a well-meaning comic questioning a stance became a model for learning what true allyship requires

1 day ago

The distressing death of the mall movie -- Coleman Spilde -- In "Forbidden Fruits," the shopping mall is a shell of its former on-screen self — maybe that's a good thing

2 days ago

Why is my toothbrush texting me? -- Andi Zeisler -- Privacy risks, hidden costs and excess utility have consumers suspicious of smart-home tech

2 days ago

Woods called Trump before DUI arrest -- Alex Galbraith -- In newly released bodycam footage, the golf great tells police he was "talking to the president"

2 days ago

There's more than one empathy crisis -- Andi Zeisler -- Empathy among Americans has diminished notably in recent decades. The result is that it's become a superpower

4 days ago

Horror's favorite formula is getting old -- Coleman Spilde -- Between "They Will Kill You" and "Ready or Not 2," stylized horror-comedy about the underdog has lost its edge

5 days ago

Mastering the business of creativity -- Paulette Perhach -- If you want something, you have to do more than give. You have to go out and get

16 days ago

Social media has changed how we spend -- Melanie Lockert -- It's a marketer's world and we're all just living in it

16 days ago

Protect your data after massive breach -- Nina Jagannathan -- "People are usually their own worst enemy in security," one expert warns

16 days ago

The cost of keeping money secrets -- Sheryl Nance-Nash -- Two in five adults in committed relationships have kept financial secrets from their partners, a survey says

16 days ago

My parents died. It's a whole second job -- Becky Robison -- My parents died. It's a whole second job -- Becky Robison -- Millennial kids of Boomers have started to join the dead parents club, where mourning is just the beginning

16 days ago

How many financial accounts do you need? -- Dana Miranda -- A financial adviser weighs in on six common accounts used to organize money

16 days ago

Pros, cons of using a tax prep chain -- Zina Kumok -- Companies like H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax may or may not work for your situation this season

16 days ago

Say goodbye to these retirement rules -- Sheryl Nance-Nash -- Pension plans and Social Security checks are iffier than ever. Here's what to know about planning for the future

16 days ago

Trump is weaponizing climate change -- Troy Farah -- The Iran war shows how fossil fuels, conflict and planetary crisis are now inseparable

18 days ago

Misinfo at Trump's women's health summit - Amanda Seitz - KFF Health News - The administration-sponsored event elevated perspectives outside conventional standards of medical care

16 days ago

RFK Jr.'s vaccine adviser under scrutiny -- Jelinda Montes -- Public health experts criticize Retsef Levi's studies ahead of a key vaccine advisory meeting

24 days ago

Trump's pro-birth agenda failing moms -- Nicole Karlis -- As the Trump admin urges folks to have more kids, new data shows early pregnancy care moving in the wrong direction

1 month ago

RFK Jr's risky attacks on HPV vaccines -- Nicole Karlis -- The HPV vaccine has significantly reduced rates of cervical cancer across the world, yet the CDC insists on review

1 month ago

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

16 days ago

Going childfree to stop the abuse cycle -- Christina Wyman -- I'd never had a stable model for how to raise emotionally healthy kids. I realized I had to break the cycle

16 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

2 months ago

Coffee cake, made better -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Ricotta for lift, brown butter for depth and cinnamon that finally leads

3 days ago

Where to go when you only have 3 days -- Chaya Milchtein -- Madison, Los Angeles and Fort Worth deliver big on food, fun and ease — even when you only have a few days

3 days ago

Give savory yogurts a chance -- Joy Saha -- A recipe for cumin, Garam Masala-infused raita makes the case for spiced yogurt supremacy

6 days ago

How I cook without relying on dairy -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- A shift in my health changed how I cook — and led me to deeper flavor, new habits and a different kind of comfort

9 days ago

The dirtiest produce on any grocery list -- Joy Saha -- The year's most contaminated fruits and vegetables may be in your refrigerator, alongside the "Clean Fifteen"

8 days ago

A sheet pan dinner that actually works -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Render the fat, blister the tomatoes, soften the feta — and let the pan do the rest

11 days ago

Stop underdressing your eggs -- Joy Saha -- A feta-spiked omelet makes the case for going all in — vegetables, spice and cheese included

13 days ago

I secretly lived in my office -- Terry K. -- Unable to pay rent in L.A., I slept behind my desk. But what began as a quick financial fix soon became a lifestyle

16 days ago

Secrets of a serial addict -- Susan Shapiro -- First, I quit alcohol, drugs and cigarettes. But other things kept taking their place

16 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

16 days ago

I am a "MasterChef" survivor -- Jessie Glenn -- Have you ever wondered what kind of person auditions for reality TV? Here's my story, and what I saw

16 days ago