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What dragons teach us about futile wars - Melanie McFarland - What dragons teach us about futile wars - Melanie McFarland - Stars Steve Toussaint and Abubakar Salim ponder the lesson of the bloodiest sea battle in Westeros history
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How to throw a dinner party on a budget - Joy Saha - How to throw a dinner party on a budget - Joy Saha - Eating out is expensive, but hosting your friends doesn't have to be3 hours ago
"Toy Story 5" can't conquer tech -- Coleman Spilde -- The Disney-Pixar sequel contends with the iPad kid, but refuses to disparage devices in a critical moment2 hours ago
What global superpower? America quits -- Andrew O'Hehir -- Trump's foreign policy has been a disaster. There could be an upside: A more realistic role for US in the world3 hours ago
Obama Center opens on high note of hope -- CK Smith -- The Obamas urged Americans to embrace citizenship, community engagement, public service at Chicago campus opening46 minutes ago
Right-wing media wins the streaming wars -- Sophia Tesfaye -- From the Murdochs to the Ellisons, conservative billionaires continue to monopolize media services3 hours ago
Why do scandal-plagued candidates win? Charlie Hunt - The Conversation - Graham Platner and Ken Paxton won primaries despite well-known flaws — and they just might win in November7 hours ago
TV's best relationships of 2026 (so far) -- Melanie McFarland -- Sometimes the perfect folks to turn to when we need to feel better are the ones on our TV screens7 hours ago
"Blue Film" is the gay indie that won't let you look away -- "Blue Film" won't let you look away -- Coleman Spilde -- The controversial film is much more than its shocking premise, probing sexuality with complete candor5 days ago
JD Vance's sad book tour shows why his 2028 hopes are fading -- JD's sad book tour shows why he's losing -- Amanda Marcotte -- In "Communion," the vice president assumes people still care about Charlie Kirk1 day ago
Trump's "white working class" base may finally have had enough -- Are rural white folks done with Trump? -- Heather Digby Parton -- President's lies about the failing economy are catching up to him. UFC Freedom 250 won't fix that2 days ago
Beyond banana bread: What to do with your overripe bananas -- Do more with your overripe bananas -- Joy Saha -- Banana bread is great, but it's not the only fix for when you're trying to use up all your forgotten bunches4 hours ago
Can democracy survive trillionaires? -- Chauncey DeVega -- The one-person, one-vote principle never accounted for billionaires, let alone trillionaires1 day ago
Italy's PM claps back at Trump's insults -- CK Smith -- A dispute over a G7 photo expanded into a public clash over sovereignty, military bases and U.S.-Italy relations1 day ago
Epstein ties are bad news for businesses - Michaela Pagel - The Conversation - A new study found a link between connections to Epstein and C-suite misconduct1 day ago
Trump's only way out: Resign -- Brian Karem -- If he wants any shot at a positive legacy, time's up. He needs to cut a deal and walk away1 day ago
Trump can't stop this Juneteenth -- Tatyana Tandanpolie -- Trump can't stop this Juneteenth -- Tatyana Tandanpolie -- For Black Americans, Juneteenth is a love letter to their history of resistance, including to the president4 hours ago
Trump's envy soars over Obama Center -- Amanda Marcotte -- The Iran war loss cements the current president's failed legacy2 days ago
What do we celebrate on Juneteenth? -- Jerel Ezell -- The holiday marking slavery's end has always carried contradictions. In the Trump era, more so than ever2 days ago
Reflecting Pool is now green and peeling -- CK Smith -- Trump spent $14m on a Reflecting Pool that now features green algae blooms, chemical treatments and peeling paint1 day ago
Why not just ban all the books? -- Andi Zeisler -- Why not just ban all the books? -- Andi Zeisler -- Keyword searches for "justice" and "pride" drive what ideas are being kept from kids2 hours ago
Sitcom maestro James Burrows dies at 85 -- Melanie McFarland -- The prolific TV maestro co-created "Cheers" and shaped the modern half-hour comedy as we know it1 day ago
Tragedy renews calls of NYC carriage ban -- CK Smith -- A teenage tourist's death revived debate that divided animal welfare advocates, carriage operators, city leaders1 day ago
Pride makes me feel like an imposter -- Coleman Spilde -- Every June, I'm forced to reckon with the parts of myself that still don't fit3 days ago
The "Widow's Bay" curse is all-American -- Melanie McFarland -- Apple TV's timely hit is a metaphor for what happens when willful ignorance allows long-buried terrors to resurface2 days ago
Daveigh Chase, voice of Lilo, dies at 35 -- CK Smith -- The actor from "Lilo & Stitch," "The Ring" and " died of sepsis from meningitis and a blood inflection1 day ago
Ringo tops Sheila E.'s bucket list -- Nicole Michael -- The Grammy-winning percussionist shares what it was like to play alongside Ringo after years of loving The Beatles3 days ago
The Knicks' win was a Trump exorcism -- Andi Zeisler -- New York City's irrepressible celebrations showed the power of people united in joy3 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 granted8 days ago
Elon Musk's big payday from SpaceX IPO - Brad Badertscher - The Conversation - Investors who bought the shares are unlikely to see the explosive growth that past IPOs had8 days ago
Summer's mixed forecasts, rising costs -- CK Smith -- Memorial Day travel demand remains strong as NOAA predicts below-normal hurricane season and rising vacation costs27 days ago
Farm aid can't outrun Trump's war -- Garrett Owen -- With rising costs of fuel and fertilizer, and tariffs still in place, the outlook for 2026 is bleak1 month ago
The pistachio trend has some history -- Jelinda Montes -- The pistachio trend has some history -- Jelinda Montes -- Benefiting off viral trends, like Dubai chocolate, has been actually decades in the making7 days ago
Minnesota takes on Polymarket, Kalshi -- Jelinda Montes -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is suing multiple states for trying to rein in Polymarket and Kalshi28 days ago
The Trump phone is here. It's junk -- Garrett Owen -- Tech experts and reviewers say the long-delayed $500 phone has high costs, middling specs and murky origins1 month ago
The American workforce is a matriarchy -- Sara Estep -- As moms are driving the growth in America's labor market, it's time for major investments in early childcare1 month 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 claim21 days ago
Trump cuts to global health hit home -- Russell Payne -- Politicized public health agencies also make it harder to hold officials accountable22 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.1 month ago
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 net1 month ago
Ebola outbreak is a US failure -- Troy Farah -- America didn't cause these diseases. But Trump's cuts to public health have put the world at risk1 month ago
The toll of Florida's abortion ban - Nicole Karlis - The toll of Florida's abortion ban - Nicole Karlis - The number of Florida residents who traveled out of state nearly tripled between 2023 and 20241 month ago
Hantavirus is a warning. We must listen -- Troy Farah -- The Dutch cruise ship incident probably isn't the next pandemic. That doesn't mean we're risk-free from outbreaks1 month ago
Moms.gov is not what moms really need -- Nicole Karlis -- The Trump admin says moms.gov is a critical resource. Advocates say it's ideology over substance — and even harmful1 month ago
What to do with overripe bananas - Carlos C. Olaechea - Food52 - What to do with overripe bananas - Carlos C. Olaechea - Food52 - Sticky banana-cocoa bars will change your life46 minutes ago
Your picnic is missing biscuits -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Forget the sandwiches. This summer, pack brunch instead2 days ago
The secret to better summer beans -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Pantry staples have seasons, too4 days ago
World Cup fans fall for Waffle House -- Francesca Giangiulio -- Global visitors have spent the tournament exploring Waffle House, Buc-ee's, Taco Bell and other American standards3 days ago
Boxed cake isn't a cheat. It's a gift -- Joy Saha -- The dot cake trend reminds us of the whimsy and nostalgia behind a longstanding baking shortcut6 days ago
Canned soups, made better -- Joy Saha -- Try these simple tips and transform a cheap pantry staple into something homemade — even, restaurant-quality8 days ago
Costco fights rotisserie chicken lawsuit -- Joy Saha -- The big-box warehouse club is seeking to close a case targeting its "no preservatives" claim4 days ago
All you need is rice and lentils -- Joy Saha -- A recipe for homemade khichuri is guaranteed to become your favorite go-to, budget-friendly weeknight meal13 days ago
Fatherhood, fear and our family gifts -- Kuang Lee -- "You turned out fine, right?" my mother said when I wanted to confront my own father. But had I?1 month ago
Magic half-hours at Lozano Car Wash -- Natalie Jabbar -- Under the distinctive green arches of this Bay Area landmark, before he left us, my father once doted on me1 month ago
My father, the disapproving doctor -- Susan Shapiro -- My father said my confessional writing humiliated him. We got along best when I had an ailment he could fix1 month ago
"Dear Father" letters and DNA tests -- Brittany Penner -- Fathers have always been prickly territory for me, a Métis child of the Sixties Scoop adopted by Mennonites1 month ago
