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Trump's youngest son faces Tate scrutiny - Sophia Tesfaye - Trump's youngest son faces Tate scrutiny - Sophia Tesfaye - The manosphere influencer has lost the president's support — but he could pose a threat to Barron

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Big cannabis has cozied up to the GOP -- Russell Payne -- The hemp, marijuana and alcohol industries are all vying for the president's attention

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"Remake" offers a new view of grief -- Coleman Spilde -- In his magnificent documentary, Ross McElwee evaluates the role of his films in the life and death of his son

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Trump at WHCD: "Ripping" into the press -- CK Smith -- Three months after the shooting, Trump's solemn opening gave way to expected attacks on the media, political rivals

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Burning Man was flawed from the start -- Melanie McFarland -- Instead of clearing up misconceptions about the annual desert bacchanalia, HBO's docuseries confirms them

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Trump has quit caring about the midterms -- Brian Karem -- But the Democrats — and the rest of us — still hope to make them count

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Trump is still soaking up the GOP's cash -- Russell Payne -- The president's $400 million war chest looms over the GOP's midterm efforts

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The real reason conservatives hate Nolan's "Odyssey" -- Why conservatives hate "The Odyssey" -- Alex Galbraith -- Christopher Nolan's adaptation centers on emotions they aren't allowed to feel

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The humiliation of Tom Homan -- Richard T. Herman -- After cultivating an image of absolute authority, Donald Trump's border czar was exposed as just another lackey

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Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is pointless -- Nolan's "The Odyssey" is pointless -- Coleman Spilde -- The blockbuster director's latest exercise in cinematic spectacle makes Homer feel hollow

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MAGA's influencer class is breaking Trump's White House -- MAGA influencer class breaks White House -- Sophia Tesfaye -- Republicans are now paying the price for a government run by clout chasers

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MAGA wants its history simple -- Alex Galbraith -- A face-off between a Smithsonian official and congressional Republicans revealed the battle over America's meaning

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MAGA could lose its war on seniors -- Heather Digby Parton -- As Republicans slash healthcare, older Americans are pushing back

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The FBI has become ICE's co-conspirator -- Austin Sarat, Katherine P. Blumstein -- The bureau's refusal to investigate cases involving federal immigration officers makes it a partner in cover-up

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Texas candidates are really rich - Gabby Birenbaum - The Texas Tribune - A Texas Tribune analysis found Texas' incoming U.S. House delegation stands to get wealthier

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Has Fox News finally learned? -- Sophia Tesfaye -- Has Fox News finally learned? -- Sophia Tesfaye -- The network keeps sidestepping the president's primetime attempts to relitigate the 2020 election

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U.S. running low on Iran war options -- Russell Payne -- From weapon stockpiles to diplomatic options, the U.S. is operating from a place that has few levers left

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Antifa terrorism threat doesn't exist - Jason M. Blazakis - The Conversation - The Trump administration made up a group to spread fear and conspiracy theories

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The real "Odyssey" debate -- Katherine Kelaidis -- Christopher Nolan's film reveals the fight over cultural ownership of ancient Greece

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How many books is too many? -- Andi Zeisler -- How many books is too many? -- Andi Zeisler -- The number of books you have, and the way you shelve them, invites judgment

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Netflix is turning your brain to mush -- Coleman Spilde -- In reports to shareholders, Ted Sarandos disclosed that the shows you're watching may already be modified by AI

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"Princess Mononoke" is a warning -- Melanie McFarland -- Hayao Miyazaki's gorgeous epic is also his most humanist

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Musk: AI will make accurate "Odyssey" -- Alex Galbraith -- The world's richest man wants his high-powered chatbot to make movies in Homeric Greek

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"Obsession" hasn't earned classic status -- Coleman Spilde -- A true cinematic classic must meet its moment in unexpected ways. Curry Barker's smash hit merely winks at it

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Lestat is a study in nature vs. nurture -- Kelly McClure -- Lestat may be a bitter star, but his brutal love is the meteor above it

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A tale of rags, riches and revenge -- Melanie McFarland -- This soapy Britbox drama trades worshipping high society for good old payback

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Jennifer Finch was fast and fearless -- Andi Zeisler -- Finch leaves behind a towering influence on rock music and activism

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Could Trump end up on your money? -- Jacques Hymans -- - The Conversation -- Putting living politicians on currency is uncommon but not unheard of

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Wall Street wants to change 401(k) rules -- Paul Kiel -- - ProPublica -- It could put your retirement at risk.

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The trademark wars of influencer culture - Andi Zeisler - From "Hot Girl Walk" to "Hot Girls Read," girlboss creators are weaponizing trademark law

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House money exchanges shape who wins -- Mayank Kejriwal -- - The Conversation -- Some of the most revealing money moves happen inside Congress itself

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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 industry

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Bring back the catalogs -- Andi Zeisler -- In an era of instant gratification, old-fashioned anticipation can reclaim its magic

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How private equity destroyed bowling -- Andi Zeisler -- A class-action suit against Lucky Strike Entertainment is a sad coda to the end of bowling

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Unaffordable affordable housing - Tony Schick - ProPublica - A $15 billion federal tax credit helps developers build homes that are no cheaper than the market rate

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Paying for fresh air? It could happen -- Troy Farah -- As wildfires spread every summer and pollution intensifies, fresh air may become a luxury commodity

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Miscarriage treatment is getting harder -- Nicole Karlis -- Researchers found a shift from medication management to expectant management, putting more women's lives at risk

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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 net

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The price of Trump's anti-science agenda -- Troy Farah -- From measles to screwworm, Americans keep paying the cost of the admin's war on science

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Our caregiving industry is dying -- Julia S. Beck -- Leaked plans to declare migrants dead and a SCOTUS ruling are hollowing out elder care

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How to pop the AI bubble - Troy Farah - How to pop the AI bubble - Troy Farah - Cory Doctorow argues AI dominance is not inevitable. How we fight back matters

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MAHA's diarrhea outbreak problem - Troy Farah - A rash of cyclospora infections is sending thousands to the bathroom. Experts say this was all predictable

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No, abortion pills aren't in the water - Jenae Barnes - The 19th - Republican lawmakers and state officials want the EPA to review mifepristone as a water contaminant

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Cold blueberry soup for hot summer days -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Cold blueberry soup for hot summer days -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Roast blueberries with honey and thyme, then blend them with yogurt and buttermilk for a chilled citrusy soup

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H Mart turns its aisles into a cookbook -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Written by H Mart president Stacey Kwon, the book pairs 75 Korean recipes with ingredient guides and family stories

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Is 5 cups of coffee a day too much? -- Joy Saha -- The American Heart Association's latest guidance says multiple cups are OK a day, but there are a few caveats

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Instant ramen, made better -- Joy Saha -- A quintessential college food gets an upgrade with mushrooms, warm spices and a jammy egg

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Avoid these foods for safer salads -- Joy Saha -- Certain produce may be high-risk, but you can still enjoy it by following a few guidelines

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Start the party with crackers -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Spiced Saltines, savory Ritz granola and cacio e pepe oyster crackers make the case.

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Enjoy your dates — stuffed -- Joy Saha -- From pistachio butter to baked brie, here are five ways to elevate a sweet afternoon snack

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Chilled noodles, BLT-style -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Tomato, soy, bacon and crisp greens turn rice noodles into a cool, savory summer lunch

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Help! My therapist is on vacation -- Susan Shapiro -- "If I'd known it would be so helpful, I might have shrunk around sooner"

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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 it

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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 along

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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 sun

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