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Anthony Bourdain would have hated "Tony" Coleman Spilde - Anthony Bourdain would have hated "Tony" Coleman Spilde - Matt Johnson's uninspired "Tony" confines Bourdain to the public's imagination. It sorely lacks Bourdain's depth
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Trump's catering-truck farce - Ashlie D. Stevens - Trump's catering-truck farce - Ashlie D. Stevens - Trump usually directs the food spectacle. The reported catering-truck escape briefly made him part of the scenery1 hour ago
AOC exposes MAGA's motherhood hypocrisy -- Amanda Marcotte -- The New York congresswoman freezes her eggs, and Republicans show their true feelings1 hour ago
Bernie's AI warnings are being ignored -- Alex Galbraith -- Like Helaena Targaryen from "House of the Dragon," the Vermont senator is sounding an alarm that won't be heard1 hour ago
The U.S. economy is a giant betting app -- Troy Farah -- Senators oppose gambling on wildfire outcomes, but the financial sector rewards amoral wagers1 hour ago
Brad Pitt's drinking deserves scrutiny -- Coleman Spilde -- Celebrity culture continues to shield powerful men from accountability16 hours ago
Helaena was too good for King's Landing -- Kelly McClure -- Helaena's refusal to play the game for power makes her "House of the Dragon's" most quietly radical character6 hours ago
The real Michigan radical -- Heather Digby Parton -- While Abdul El-Sayed works to unite Democrats, the GOP nominee is embracing dangerous parts of the MAGA agenda6 hours ago
The world is finally calling Trump's bluff -- The world is calling Trump's bluff -- Heather Digby Parton -- The president's empty threats and erratic diplomacy have underscored America's unreliability4 days ago
The ghost of "60 Minutes" is about to haunt Bari Weiss -- The ghost of "60 Minutes" -- Sophia Tesfaye -- Former correspondents Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi may be teaming up to get the last word3 days ago
The Democratic male's midlife crisis -- Jeremy Fassler -- The Pod Bros, Chris Murphy and others are chasing the far left to stay young. At what cost?6 days ago
Tucker Carlson could derail the GOP's 2028 plans -- Tucker could derail the GOP in 2028 -- Heather Digby Parton -- A third-party bid by the disaffected MAGA podcaster would be difficult — and beneficial to Democrats1 hour ago
Mitch McConnell is never coming back to the Senate -- Mitch McConnell is never coming back -- Amanda Marcotte -- The likeliest reason for the Kentucky senator's ruse is also the most pathetic8 days ago
Petty beef behind MAGA's Ukraine revolt -- Sophia Tesfaye -- Volodymyr Zelenskyy takes advantage of the America First split between Laura Loomer and Tucker Carlson1 day ago
Democrats demand answers from Trump's VA -- Eric Umansky -- - ProPublica -- The letter from lawmakers to Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins cites a recent ProPublica investigation1 hour ago
MAGA misses the pandemic -- Amanda Marcotte -- Renewed harassment of Dr. Anthony Fauci is a sad attempt to reclaim a Covid-era victim narrative1 day ago
Catholic sisters standing up to ICE -- Amanda Becker -- - The 19th -- In Ohio, they're playing a visible role among religious leaders who have been organizing demonstrations1 hour ago
Trump performs disappearing act on plane -- Troy Farah -- Trump performs disappearing act on plane -- Troy Farah -- The president ducked into a catering truck and took a military plane home to avoid Iran's wrath24 minutes ago
Paramount CEO threatens to relocate -- Troy Farah -- California's attorney general accused billionaire David Ellison of "blackmail"16 hours ago
The face of the anti-trans sports panic -- Alex Galbraith -- The anti-trans movement in sports needed a face. It found one in the WNBA player2 days ago
How to fix toxic Democratic primaries -- David Daley -- Abdul El-Sayed would be in stronger shape as the Democratic Senate nominee with different primary process2 days ago
The Ramones' debut still defines punk -- Caryn Rose -- The Ramones' debut still defines punk -- Caryn Rose -- The band's first album flopped in 1976, but its influence on popular culture remains undeniable16 hours ago
"Fecal Matter": Hottest runway fashion -- CK Smith -- The deliberately provocative label now dresses Hollywood stars and sells some pieces for more than $1,0002 days ago
The movie Ariana Grande fans need to see -- Coleman Spilde -- John Early's film on the realities of eating disorders sparks a critical conversation3 days ago
Ted Lasso learns believing has limits -- Melanie McFarland -- In women's sports stories, persuading athletes to believe in themselves is only half the game4 days ago
The end of looking away on social media -- Melanie McFarland -- Perez Hilton's crisis went out live and unfiltered. That's not an accident anymore.5 days ago
"The Shards" oozes '80s excess -- Melanie McFarland -- Ryan Murphy's collab with the American Psycho author brings Gen X's wasted youth back from the grave4 days ago
"Revolver" at 60 still unfolds secrets -- Kenneth Womack -- The legacy of "Revolver" as The Beatles' creative turning point just never gets old6 days ago
A Miyazaki film that sees our heart -- Melanie McFarland -- "Howl's Moving Castle" is many things, but ultimately it's an honest appraisal of the human spirit8 days ago
Could Trump end up on your money? -- Jacques Hymans -- - The Conversation -- Putting living politicians on currency is uncommon but not unheard of20 days ago
Wall Street wants to change 401(k) rules -- Paul Kiel -- - ProPublica -- It could put your retirement at risk.1 month ago
The trademark wars of influencer culture - Andi Zeisler - From "Hot Girl Walk" to "Hot Girls Read," girlboss creators are weaponizing trademark law1 month ago
House money exchanges shape who wins -- Mayank Kejriwal -- - The Conversation -- Some of the most revealing money moves happen inside Congress itself1 month 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 industry29 days ago
Bring back the catalogs -- Andi Zeisler -- In an era of instant gratification, old-fashioned anticipation can reclaim its magic24 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 bowling1 month ago
Unaffordable affordable housing - Tony Schick - ProPublica - A $15 billion federal tax credit helps developers build homes that are no cheaper than the market rate1 month ago
Fauci is an easy scapegoat -- Troy Farah -- The Trump admin can deflect from their public health failures — including Ebola and the cyclospora outbreak5 days ago
SpaceX's rocket trashes the moon -- Troy Farah -- The collision is a reminder that we're junking everything we touch5 days ago
Our caregiving industry is dying -- Julia S. Beck -- Leaked plans to declare migrants dead and a SCOTUS ruling are hollowing out elder care27 days ago
Spokane wildfires are a warning -- Troy Farah -- From the West Cost to Europe, climate change is making wildfires worse8 days ago
Paying for fresh air? It could happen - Troy Farah - Paying for fresh air? It could happen - Troy Farah - As wildfires spread every summer and pollution intensifies, fresh air may become a luxury commodity24 days ago
US life expectancy isn't what it seems -- Nicole Karlis -- Americans will pay to live longer, but experts say wealth doesn't guarantee a longer life in America1 day ago
Democrats' key to winning the midterms -- Howard Dean -- The party's healthcare affordability agenda could lower prices and put the Senate in play27 days ago
The thrills and feasts of Spanish summer -- Howie Southworth -- The thrills and feasts of Spanish summer -- Howie Southworth -- From Alicante to Valencia, fireworks and food turn the start of summer into a gloriously communal ritual4 hours ago
Hong Kong street food moved indoors -- Howie Southworth -- Street food in Hong Kong is leaving the curb for shops, malls and apps without losing its old-school soul2 days ago
Cornell's new rule: Don't butcher bears -- CK Smith -- The university updated its housing policies after students skinned and processed a black bear in a shared kitchen3 days ago
Why "Chef's Table" still matters -- Francesca Giangiulio -- A decade later, "Chef's Table" still shapes how I see food as culture and community6 days ago
RFK Jr.'s cooking show has no appetite -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Joyless salmon patties, cheap graphics and policy detours add up to a cooking show curiously uninterested in food6 days ago
I was a farmers market failure -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- I knew how to want everything at the farmers market. I just didn't know how to shop there8 days ago
The toast of tomato season -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Cold grated tomatoes top crisp sourdough brushed with browned-miso butter for a simple peak-summer meal10 days ago
The art of the beach sandwich -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Unlike the airport sandwich, a great beach sandwich doesn't merely survive the wait — it gets better as it sits13 days ago
Help! My therapist is on vacation -- Susan Shapiro -- "If I'd known it would be so helpful, I might have shrunk around sooner"20 days ago
Don't "fall in love" with a destination -- Pamela Petro -- I've been to Wales 30 times in 40 years. I'd rather have my tongue pierced than say I "fell in love" with it20 days ago
My cat is my favorite traveling partner -- Kyoko Mori -- Miles is happier with me than with anyone else, so when I have to leave town, he comes along20 days ago
Frozen cup: Summer for just a quarter -- D. Watkins -- Made by my babysitter Boo Boo, frozen cups were more important to my childhood summers than the sun20 days ago
