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Welcome to Derry sets racist evil ablaze - Melanie McFarland - Welcome to Derry sets racist evil ablaze - Melanie McFarland - As the season nears its finale, the town's racist destruction burns brightly in vile and deadly acts, not slurs
17 hours ago
Somali Americans troll Trump and MAGA - Sophia Tesfaye - Somali Americans troll Trump and MAGA - Sophia Tesfaye - Turning hate into humor is becoming a strategy of resistance20 hours ago
Phony peace prize for a fake president -- Heather Digby Parton -- Trump is an incompetent warmonger, and an elderly man in obvious decline. A made-up medal won't change that16 hours ago
America, we are not Spartacus -- Melanie McFarland -- We chat with creator Steven S. DeKnight and star Nick Tarabay about the resurrection of Ashur, a heel turned hero22 hours ago
WH says Noem replacement is "fake news" -- Garrett Owen -- Grumbling inside the DHS has grown louder in recent weeks13 hours ago
Trump mortgages match his "fraud" claims - Justin Elliott, Robert Faturechi, Alex Mierjeski - ProPublica - Trump once did the very thing he called "deceitful and potentially criminal"16 hours ago
A love letter to Chicago's gravy bread -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- How one quiet, beige, perfect Chicago classic — gravy-soaked and unshowy — helped root me in the city23 hours ago
MAGA's dream: Make Europe white again -- Andrew O'Hehir -- Trump's global "strategy" is grandiose, racist, and alarmingly dumb: Tyranny is cool, bro! But democracy sucks1 day ago
Pete Hegseth's "warrior ethos" is plain old cowardice -- Hegseth's "warrior ethos" is cowardice -- Amanda Marcotte -- He calls himself the "Secretary of War" and plays a tough guy on TV, but in real life he's a major weenie3 days ago
Yes, it's real: Trump is collapsing. Can the MAGA faithful save him? -- Trump is collapsing — what about MAGA? -- Chauncey DeVega -- Even Republicans are unhappy with Trump's vicious, failing agenda. That doesn't mean they're ready to bail1 day ago
A desperate Trump puts his racism on full display -- Desperate Trump puts his racism on show -- Heather Digby Parton -- The president's attacks on Somali-Americans are the latest sign he is failing — and he knows it1 day ago
MTG says Republicans secretly mock Trump -- Garrett Owen -- Republicans talk "differently" about Trump behind the scenes, Greene told "60 Minutes"18 hours ago
Trump's $12B fix for his farm crisis -- Garrett Owen -- The president floated a plan to help farmers struggling under his tariff regime9 hours ago
Even Fox News hates Trump's economy -- Sophia Tesfaye -- Trump tries to "hoax" his way past bad economic news, but his once-loyal boosters won't play along1 day ago
AI is next frontier for extremists - Michelle Lynn Kahn - The Conversation - Far-right extremists have been organizing online since before the internet20 hours ago
Trump goes after another female reporter -- CK Smith -- Trump goes after another female reporter -- CK Smith -- The CNN anchor responded after Trump posted churlish criticism about her reporting on the White House expansion9 hours ago
Redesigned Kennedy Center and medals -- CK Smith -- The 2025 Honors highlight sweeping institutional and aesthetic changes, including a new Tiffany-designed medal1 day ago
A new generation of nukes? No thanks - William J. Astore - TomDispatch.com - I served in America's nuclear command post. Those weapons are a loaded gun held to all our heads1 day ago
Trump to expand non-Western travel ban -- CK Smith -- Rights groups say Trump's across-the-board freeze of entry permits punishes entire nationalities, not individuals1 day ago
Erivo makes Golden Globes history -- Angelina Mazza -- Erivo makes Golden Globes history -- Angelina Mazza -- The nominations overall delivered major surprises — from big snubs to breakout recognitions13 hours ago
"F**king sucks": Lillard responds to QT -- Alex Galbraith -- Hollywood has come to the defense of several actors who caught strays in a recent Tarantino rant1 day ago
Hegseth roasted on "Saturday Night Live" -- Alex Galbraith -- Colin Jost took on the role of defense secretary to answer questions about "Operation Kill Everybody"1 day ago
9 FILMS THAT MADE AN INSANE YEAR LIVABLE -- Coleman Spilde -- Amid scandals, boycotts and political turmoil, these standout films helped us keep perspective2 days ago
"Heated Rivalry" fanfic story debunked -- Angelina Mazza -- Author Rachel Reid sets the record straight about one couple in her queer hockey romance novels2 days ago
Sweeney dismisses jean ad pushback -- CK Smith -- Fans voiced concerns over the ad, but Sweeney focused on her excitement, but not an apology2 days ago
Controversial Nuzzi leaves Vanity Fair -- CK Smith -- The political writer's departure filled with continued questions about access, ethics and scrutiny2 days ago
The Elf on the Shelf, Christmas narc -- Andi Zeisler -- For 20 years, an inconspicuous felt toy has delivered formative training in surveillance culture3 days ago
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?7 days 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 humming7 days ago
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 beginning7 days ago
Nana bailed me out and I'm still ashamed -- Bob Brody -- Years later, I realize that being spared the disgrace of bankruptcy was a blessing and a curse7 days ago
The weirdness of holiday work gifts -- Vanessa McGrady -- The weirdness of holiday work gifts -- Vanessa McGrady -- What would have been fine five years ago is now not that great7 days ago
Are you shopping out of loneliness? -- Vanessa McGrady -- Coping behaviors such as impulse or mindless shopping kick in to provide a boost of dopamine7 days ago
How to recover from a spending hangover -- Dana Miranda -- Here's how to deal with your debt without shame or restriction7 days ago
I can't afford to replace my veneers -- Edgar Gomez -- My mom sacrificed to buy me an aspirational smile. It was supposed to set me up for financial success7 days ago
Panic over skyrocketing health costs -- Nicole Karlis -- With ACA subsidies set to expire next month, medical costs could get even worse16 days ago
RFK could fumble a bad flu season -- Nicole Karlis -- Viral mutations are driving a surge in illness. Can Americans trust the Trump admin for guidance?9 days ago
Surviving Appalachia's opioid crisis -- Mandi Fugate Sheffel -- How I found recovery and redemption — and made amends to my community1 month ago
Judi Dench on her AMD vision loss -- CK Smith -- The 90-year-old actor says advanced macular degeneration has taken away her ability to see faces and read scripts9 days ago
Stand-up helped me confront depression -- Kuang Lee -- "You get on this stage, and it doesn't have to be funny," my comedy teacher said. Time to get honest with myself7 days ago
Beauty's got its head up your butt - Andi Zeisler - Beauty's got its head up your butt - Andi Zeisler - From butt masks to "holecare," consumer beauty obsession is now hitting both ends7 days ago
My dad's bittersweet hospital homecoming -- Wendy Chin-Tanner -- Carville looked more like a prep school than a leprosarium — but it was surrounded by a barbed wire fence7 days ago
Gen X women are going through it -- Andi Zeisler -- Many Gen X women are navigating the "chicken or egg" of ADHD symptoms and perimenopause, without adequate guidance7 days ago
Barcelona's bold new food frontier -- Howie Southworth -- Barcelona's bold new food frontier -- Howie Southworth -- A new wave of chefs is refreshing Catalan staples with sharp technique and playful confidence1 day ago
A better tuna melt, with a kick -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Elevate the humble diner classic with a pop of Calabrian chili, caramelized shallots and gooey Fontina3 days ago
Punch and nibbles, like "Sherlock" -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Lessons in hosting from 221B Baker Street5 days ago
Gift guide: Splurges for every table -- Chaya Milchtein -- From rare cuts to artisanal sweets, this guide gathers the best edible gifts and upgrades to make every meal shine4 days ago
The fruity martini's colorful comeback -- Francesca Giangiulio -- From Instagram feeds to the cocktail glass, fruity martinis are back — brighter, sweeter and craftier than ever7 days ago
Sports venues are going gourmet -- Katie Lockhart -- From Wimbledon to the Grand Prix, fans are lining up for truffles, caviar and chef-driven menus8 days ago
Trump admin causes massive food waste - Tevis Garrett Graddy-Lovelace - The Conversation - Farmers are short of workers and money, food is rotting in warehouses, and millions of Americans are going hungry10 days ago
The big, bold allure of Malaysian food - Katie Lockhart - Long overshadowed by its neighbors, Malaysia's vibrant, punchy cooking is finally getting the attention it deserves1 day ago
Christmas 1968: New York City -- Lucian K. Truscott IV -- It's a good thing you're only 21 once — but that was an amazing time in a city on the edge of disaster7 days ago
The mystery of my missing Virgin Mary -- Sonja Livingston -- Buffalo is not the easiest place to track down a Virgin, but I was determined to find this specific statue7 days ago
A hired Santa's Christmas in Los Angeles -- Brad Griffith -- As a struggling actor, I needed work. I'd done Shakespeare and a one-man "War and Peace." How hard could Santa be?7 days ago
Holidays at home with an eating disorder -- Joy Peskin -- "Eats like a bird," my mother pretended to complain to her friends. But I knew she was proud7 days ago
