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Fed chair turns whistleblower on Trump - Sophia Tesfaye - Fed chair turns whistleblower on Trump - Sophia Tesfaye - The Justice Department's legal action against Powell for maintaining Fed independence could backfire on Trump
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Nikki Glaser is the Globes' safest bet - Melanie McFarland - Nikki Glaser is the Globes' safest bet - Melanie McFarland - While the comic kept the show light in these heavy times, the show's lack of integrity makes us question its worth19 hours ago
ICE's misogyny is the point -- Andi Zeisler -- The words of the man who shot Renee Good speak to the Trump administration's fixation on masculinity17 hours ago
MAGA is weirdly thirsty for Barron Trump -- Amanda Marcotte -- The right desperately wants the youngest Trump son to be a sex symbol19 hours ago
Postmark changes risk election chaos -- Russell Payne -- A seemingly minor change could have huge ripple effects for rural and military voters20 hours ago
Kelly sues Hegseth, Pentagon -- Alex Galbraith -- The senator and veteran asked a judge to block a possible punishment from the Department of Defense11 hours ago
Machado can't share Nobel with Trump -- Garrett Owen -- The Nobel Institute put the kibosh on tentative plans for the Venezuelan opposition leader to share her prize13 hours ago
Trump: Civil rights "hurt" white men -- Garrett Owen -- Trump's comments reflect his administration's dismantling of all things DEI-related17 hours ago
America reaches its breaking point -- Brian Karem -- In Minneapolis and Venezuela, the Trump administration villainizes America's neighbors — and its own citizens2 days ago
Sorry, GOP. There's no Christian revival -- Amanda Marcotte -- Republicans are betting the midterms on mass conversions that aren't happening5 days ago
ICE is not the victim -- Amanda Marcotte -- MAGA lies can't hide the real damage done to people like Renee Nicole Good3 days ago
Tony Dokoupil's viral first week should worry Bari Weiss -- Tony Dokoupil's viral debut at CBS -- Sophia Tesfaye -- The new CBS Evening News host made headlines for all the wrong reasons17 hours ago
Trump's Venezuelan oil rush is doomed from the start -- Trump's Venezuelan oil rush is doomed -- Nicholas Liu -- One industry expert said Trump's oil dreams are less about economic prudence and more about distracting the public8 hours ago
Powell hit with criminal case from Trump -- Garrett Owen -- Trump says he doesn't "know anything" about the case, while Powell calls it "intimidation"18 hours ago
New vaccine guidance is "dangerous" -- Nicole Karlis -- The recent move to not recommend some childhood shots has been called "dangerous and unnecessary"1 day ago
How to fire up 2026's hottest House race -- David Daley -- Ranked choice voting would help Democrats choose the strongest candidate in the NY-12 primary1 day ago
How SpaceX rockets put planes at risk - Heather Vogell, Agnel Philip - ProPublica - Pilots and passengers are unwitting participants in SpaceX's test of the most powerful rocket ever built23 hours ago
GOP saber-rattles over Cuba -- Alex Galbraith -- GOP saber-rattles over Cuba -- Alex Galbraith -- The Trump administration has repeatedly threatened military action on the island17 hours ago
Yang, Rogers apologize for Crockett dig -- Alex Galbraith -- The podcast hosts sparked outrage when they suggested donating to the Texas Dem was a waste of money1 day ago
Can the Iran regime survive Trump? Aaron Pilkington - The Conversation - It's not clear how Islamic Republic of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, could survive if Trump backs protesters1 day ago
At 250, "Common Sense" still matters -- Edward J. Larson -- With authoritarianism on the rise, the pamphlet that helped spark the American Revolution remains relevant2 days ago
Teeny tiny mics ruin the red carpet -- Coleman Spilde -- Teeny tiny mics ruin the red carpet -- Coleman Spilde -- Throw them in the trash, along with the rest of these empty promotional gimmicks and crass cash grabs11 hours ago
The 2026 Golden Globes winners list -- Alex Galbraith -- All the exciting wins and surprising losses from the first big awards show of the year1 day ago
Celebs honor Good, protest ICE at Globes -- Alex Galbraith -- Simple pins worn on the red carpet voiced objections to the killing of Renee Good1 day ago
Letterman rages at CBS News: "Idiots!" -- Alex Galbraith -- The retired late-night host said that recent moves have "trampled on" the news division's integrity1 day ago
Robyn reframes motherhood and desire -- Coleman Spilde -- "Sexistential" confronts the idea that new mothers must abandon pleasure and the dance floor1 day ago
What really makes mom groups toxic -- Andi Zeisler -- Ashley Tisdale's mom-group dustup highlights a culture that thrives on pitting mother against mother2 days ago
Opera departs amid Kennedy Center woes -- CK Smith -- After 50 years, the company is cutting ties amid leadership upheaval, funding demands and Trump-era rebranding2 days ago
"Mar-a-Lago face" hit expiration date -- CK Smith -- The once-ubiquitous MAGA makeover is showing signs of trend fatigue as online culture shifts elsewhere.2 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?9 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 humming1 month 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 beginning1 month 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 curse1 month 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 great1 month ago
Are you shopping out of loneliness? -- Vanessa McGrady -- Coping behaviors such as impulse or mindless shopping kick in to provide a boost of dopamine1 month ago
How to recover from a spending hangover -- Dana Miranda -- Here's how to deal with your debt without shame or restriction1 month 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 success1 month ago
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 acts17 days ago
Anti-vaccine rhetoric fuels measles rise -- CK Smith -- Public health experts warn that anti-vax advocacy contributes to preventable measles outbreaks in US communities23 days ago
Vaccine guideline changes stir confusion -- Nicole Karlis -- Experts say the CDC advisory panel's delay of newborn hepatitis B shots is not evidence-based1 month ago
Panic over skyrocketing health costs -- Nicole Karlis -- With ACA subsidies set to expire next month, medical costs could get even worse1 month ago
RFK could fumble a bad flu season - Nicole Karlis - 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?1 day ago
Surviving Appalachia's opioid crisis -- Mandi Fugate Sheffel -- How I found recovery and redemption — and made amends to my community3 months 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 scripts1 month ago
A no-spend week, starting in the kitchen -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- A no-spend week, starting in the kitchen -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- How planning meals, stretching ingredients and baking something sweet can make a no-spend week feel generous17 hours ago
My mother's rice pudding, always -- Joy Saha -- Creamy, rich and oh-so comforting — Bengali Payesh is what other rice puddings wish they could be1 day ago
In defense of jarred garlic -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Embrace the shortcuts that let you feed yourself well — without shame or snobbery7 days ago
Grocery stores are about to get worse -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Supermarkets face new SNAP restrictions from Republicans — and everyone might pay the price at checkout8 days ago
Dance changed how I eat — for the better -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- This year, I chased sweat with sandwiches and discovered joy in hunger again11 days ago
One mindset shift for better cooking -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Heading into the new year, give scrappy ingredients a chance12 days ago
8 WAYS TO EAT BETTER, FOR LESS, IN 2026 -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Simple strategies and smart pantry moves to help you eat well, save money and start the new year with confidence14 days ago
The Maldives is a culinary escape -- Katie Lockhart -- From tuna, coconut and chiles to caviar and Wagyu, luxury dining now sits alongside Maldivian food traditions15 days ago
My awkward adventure on a seniors cruise -- Katelyn Doyle -- On my solo research trip I ended up isolated, injured and curious about the men paid to charm older women at sea6 days ago
You can't resolve your way through grief -- Anna Rollins -- The year my beloved Aunt Cathy died, I resolved to stay as healthy as possible. It didn't make losing her easier6 days ago
Reading my mom's mail with Howard Cruse -- Glenny Brock -- Reading her letters was the only way I could know her now. But opening the mail took me more than 30 years6 days ago
Love in the time of delirium -- Joy Peskin -- I met him at a New Year's party, shortly after my mother became unmoored in time and space6 days ago
