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The uplifting medicine of "Scrubs" Melanie McFarland - The uplifting medicine of "Scrubs" Melanie McFarland - For some, this sitcom's jabbing satire is easier to swallow than the cutting realism of "The Pitt"
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Mexico could be Trump's forever war - Heather Digby Parton - Mexico could be Trump's forever war - Heather Digby Parton - Even after the killing of El Mencho, Trump wants Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to do more to fight drugs9 hours ago
Trump says he is the law -- Chauncey DeVega -- The president views the nation's highest court as a rubber stamp, not a co-equal branch of government7 hours ago
Hegseth issues threat over killer AI -- Russell Payne -- In the conflict with Anthropic, Hegseth is once again taking a special interest in the problem of illegal orders9 hours ago
Moulton: ICE agents must be "prosecuted" -- Alex Galbraith -- The Mass. Democrat called for criminal prosecution against ICE's lawlessness in a new interview1 hour ago
Clinton bashes DOJ, GOP on Epstein files -- Alex Galbraith -- The former Secretary of State said Republicans had turned the case into a political stunt4 hours ago
Trump woos MAGA media with bigoted SOTU -- Sophia Tesfaye -- MAGA media outlets declare the president's 107-minute address the best in history13 hours ago
Why we're watching strangers tidy up -- Andi Zeisler -- From "Sunday resets" to "house burping," mundane chores are being rebranded as aspirational lifestyle content1 day ago
King Charles exposes Pam Bondi's shame -- Amanda Marcotte -- With his arrest, the former Prince Andrew now faces more accountability on Epstein than Trump and his rich friends6 days ago
The "Wuthering Heights" double standard -- Coleman Spilde -- Emerald Fennell's film is not the first Jacob Elordi-starring remix of a classic novel. Why is it so hated?2 days ago
Even Trump's forgotten Americans are turning against him -- Trump is losing his forgotten Americans -- Chauncey DeVega -- Low-information and poor white voters are turning against the president. Can Democrats win them back?3 days ago
The most and least expensive grocery stores, ranked -- Is your grocery store really a bargain? -- Joy Saha -- A new Consumer Reports survey has good news for Costco members and a mixed bag for Trader Joe's shoppers2 days ago
CBS is unraveling — and it goes beyond Bari Weiss -- CBS meltdown goes beyond Bari Weiss -- Sophia Tesfaye -- Anderson Cooper departs and Stephen Colbert goes off-script as the network struggles to define its future5 days ago
What Trump won't say in his State of the Union -- What Trump won't say in his SOTU speech -- Brian Karem -- The president will recite his greatest hits, but there will be lots of elephants in the House3 days ago
SOTU exposes Democrats' biggest problem -- Jason Kyle Howard -- Both inside and outside the House chamber, Democrats showed they still don't know how to effectively counter Trump13 hours ago
Trump hides in plain sight at the SOTU -- Amanda Marcotte -- The president waited until most viewers had tuned out to reveal his worst impulses1 day ago
Dem turnout breaking records in Texas - Paul Cobler - The Texas Tribune - Turnout during the first week of voting exceeded the same period for the past two presidential elections13 hours ago
Trump: Omar, Tlaib are "lunatics" -- Alex Galbraith -- The president said the progressive pair had the "bulging eyes of crazy people" during his State of the Union speech1 day ago
Summers to resign from Harvard -- Alex Galbraith -- Summers to resign from Harvard -- Alex Galbraith -- The former Treasury secretary has faced intense scrutiny since appearing in the Epstein files1 hour ago
Democrats call for Bondi investigation -- Jelinda Montes -- Lawmakers says Bondi perjured herself on Trump's involvement in Epstein files1 day ago
How the Gaza war changed America -- Nicholas Liu -- Historian Bruce Robbins argues Gaza has shifted the debate over how and when the label is used1 day ago
Spanberger slams Trump on affordability -- Alex Galbraith -- The Virginia governor's State of the Union response was "laser-focused" on kitchen table issues1 day ago
In Westeros, the soul outweighs the body -- Nicholas Liu -- In Westeros, the soul outweighs the body -- Nicholas Liu -- "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" shows that true knighthood is supreme grace, not an invented tradition4 hours ago
Dylan through the lens of Black America -- Caryn Rose -- "Highway of Diamonds" showcases decades of Black artists reshaping and sometimes radically reframing Dylan's work1 day ago
An Undercover Boss of the Seven Kingdoms -- Melanie McFarland -- Forget reality TV. The most inspiring tale of a leader who stands for his people takes place in Westeros3 days ago
Jesse Jackson took his humor seriously -- Melanie McFarland -- In 1984, Jackson used "Saturday Night Live" to take a "last shot at America's mind" and faulty policies with jokes3 days ago
"Wuthering Heights" meets Gen Z yearning -- Andi Zeisler -- The renewed hype around Brontë's book highlights Gen Z's embrace of a safer kind of obsessive romance4 days ago
America's worst top role model -- Melanie McFarland -- "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model" reminds us that some superstars prove to be dangerous mentors5 days ago
US hockey gold honors Gaudreau, Miracle -- CK Smith -- Victory over Canada in OT celebrates both Olympic triumph and memory of Johnny Gaudreau, with family in attendance4 days ago
Private prisons cash in on ICE crackdown -- Nicholas Liu -- Over 90 percent of detained immigrants languish in prisons that aren't actually run by the government29 days ago
Is it wrong to have too much money? Jackson Trager - The Conversation - Your answer may depend on deep-seated values – and your country's economy22 days ago
Why personal budgets don't work -- Dana Miranda -- You can keep tabs on your financial situation without planning for every dollar or restricting spending22 days ago
They beat cancer. Then came the bills -- Zina Kumok -- Treatment takes more than a physical toll on patients — it often empties their wallets22 days ago
Nana bailed me out and I'm still ashamed -- Bob Brody -- 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 curse22 days ago
FOMO is putting Gen Zers in debt -- Cara Michelle Smith -- The pressure to document the most interesting parts of their lives comes with a price tag22 days ago
When the tourists go, hunger moves in -- Francesca Giangiulio -- As summer crowds disappear, the workers who kept them fed face rising costs, scarce housing and bare pantries1 month 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 humming2 months 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 review4 days ago
Is ChatGPT Health the new WebMD? -- Nicole Karlis -- OpenAI's new chatbot aims to bolster users' health decisions — but risks fueling confusion and anxiety1 month ago
Trump's new foreign aid ban -- Nicole Karlis -- Experts say the Trump administration is using foreign aid to impose anti-human rights ideology globally1 month ago
Reinventing public health under Trump -- Nicole Karlis -- California, New York and others are forming health alliances, marking an uncharted chapter in public health22 days ago
S.C. measles outbreak breaks record -- Jelinda Montes -- This is largest measles outbreak since the United States declared measles eliminated in 2000.28 days ago
RFK Jr. encourages "moderate drinking" CK Smith - RFK Jr. encourages "moderate drinking" CK Smith - Again, health experts warn new guidance may blur science with personal choice, fueling confusion and debate2 days ago
The overdose crisis is turning around -- Libby Jones -- More people are around for the holidays because of treatment options. That success is at risk unless Congress acts2 months ago
Anti-vaccine rhetoric fuels measles rise -- CK Smith -- Public health experts warn that anti-vax advocacy contributes to preventable measles outbreaks in US communities2 months ago
Chicken so good I texted my dad -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Chicken so good I texted my dad -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- A nostalgic weeknight chicken, reengineered — creamy beans, winter greens and crumbs toasted just shy of too dark1 day ago
The real reason cabbage is everywhere -- Joy Saha -- The leafy, cruciferous vegetable's newfound popularity expands beyond just social media, culture and fashion4 days ago
Too tired to chop? Cook this instead -- Joy Saha -- Embrace lazy cooking to its fullest with these five recipes from a professional chef9 hours ago
Costco's chicken is in a legal broiler -- Joy Saha -- The dinner deal is the subject of two class-action suits tied to ingredients and possible Salmonella contamination9 hours ago
Lazy ways to eat more vegetables -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Simple, forgiving ways to add vegetables without overhauling your life — or your fridge8 days ago
In "Heated Rivalry," food is vulnerable -- Francesca Giangiulio -- In a genre that treats food as foreplay, the year's hottest romance makes a tuna melt a symbol of deeper intimacy10 days ago
What to eat when it's freezing outside -- Joy Saha -- Cold weather got you in a recipe rut? These chef-inspired meals are guaranteed to help you beat cabin fever4 days ago
A low-stress guide to date night dinner -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Practical, repeatable ways to make a night in feel special — no reservations required15 days ago
A love affair in life's last act -- Alice Bingham Gorman -- The odds are stacked against women in their 80s finding true love. Was it possible for me, I wondered?22 days ago
The song that left me speechless -- Randall Horton -- The student who said she "didn't know no beautiful" created a track that became our flagship of creative excellence22 days ago
My mother, the debutante Communist -- Andrew O'Hehir -- Her life was like a slowly unfolding, densely plotted thriller whose unfinished story we're all still inside22 days ago
Taylor Swift, grief therapist? -- Molly Saint-James -- My husband bonded with our daughters over her music. Now that he's gone, I've found solace in her work, too22 days ago
