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Springsteen's 10 best protest songs - Springsteen has repeatedly turned moments of violence and injustice into songs that demand moral reckoning

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A low-stress guide to date night dinner - Ashlie D. Stevens - A low-stress guide to date night dinner - Ashlie D. Stevens - Practical, repeatable ways to make a night in feel special — no reservations required

16 hours ago

Right-wing media lost the Super Bowl -- Sophia Tesfaye -- Conservative commentators and podcast bros backtrack on what they've said about San Francisco

14 hours ago

Justice is missing in the Epstein files -- Garrett Owen -- Survivors were left without dignity and justice, after the document dump offered little accountability

16 hours ago

FBI shares photos of Guthrie suspect -- Alex Galbraith -- The images of a masked person were recorded on Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera on the day of her disappearance

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Trump: "Everyone" knew about Epstein -- Alex Galbraith -- Trump shared in 2006 that he saw Epstein with teenaged girls once and "got the hell out of there"

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Roan leaves agency over Epstein ties -- Alex Galbraith -- "I hold my teams to the highest standards and have a duty to protect them," the pop star said

14 hours ago

Gavin Newsom is worse than you think -- Norman Solomon -- The California governor's policy priorities undermine his Trump trolling — and his progressive credentials

16 hours ago

Kennedy Center teaches MAGA a tough lesson -- Kennedy Center teaches MAGA a lesson -- Amanda Marcotte -- Donald Trump's coalition is finding that they can't bully their way into the nation's art and culture

5 days ago

Trump abolishes the Second Amendment -- Mike Lofgren -- MAGA's duplicity leads to a total reversal on gun rights — along with a dizzying 360 on foreign policy

3 days ago

"My party is taking up for pedophiles": Massie explains split with MAGA, Trump -- Massie: MAGA takes up "for pedophiles" -- Alex Galbraith -- The Kentucky representative explained his ongoing feud with President Donald Trump in an interview with CNN

15 hours ago

Pam Bondi has a Fox News problem -- Sophia Tesfaye -- From cable news hits to viral X posts, top DOJ figures are igniting backlash — and exposing deeper dysfunction

4 days ago

In defense of the "dumb redneck" defense -- Alex Galbraith -- Jelly Roll's refusal to take a stand on ICE at the Grammys has sparked a backlash

6 days ago

Kid Rock's alt halftime was just boring -- Amanda Marcotte -- Turning Point USA's bid for cultural relevance — and more money — just couldn't compete with Bad Bunny

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How USAID cuts are affecting the world -- Nicole Karlis -- From health care to food security, the effects of slashing U.S. foreign aid are now being felt on the ground

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Conservatives blast Bannon over Epstein -- Garrett Owen -- Elon Musk, Dinesh D'Souza and others attacked the former Trump strategist

1 day ago

Conservative researcher tied to Ga. raid - Doug Bock Clark - ProPublica - Kevin Moncla's work may be fueling the federal government's ongoing investigations into Georgia election records.

18 hours ago

A Gaza doctor's path to Congress -- Russell Payne -- A Gaza doctor's path to Congress -- Russell Payne -- Adam Hamawy, a veteran and physician, has a credible shot at winning a New Jersey Democratic primary

11 hours ago

Dr. Oz: Please take the measles vaccine -- Garrett Owen -- The call for vaccinations runs counter to Kennedy's vaccine-skeptical agenda

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Trump: Bad Bunny halftime was "terrible" -- Alex Galbraith -- The president called the halftime show "one of the worst ever"

2 days ago

The racial costs of sports betting -- Jerel Ezell -- As Super Bowl betting surges, unchecked gambling platforms deepen existing inequities

2 days ago

Bad Bunny's all-American halftime show -- Melanie McFarland -- Bad Bunny's all-American halftime show -- Melanie McFarland -- In an electrifying, fully Spanish performance, the Puerto Rican superstar showed what the joy of unity looks like

10 hours ago

Charli xcx's disturbing sellout fantasy -- Coleman Spilde -- In her concept film, the "Brat" singer succumbs to a world where success isn't enough. It looks a lot like our own

1 day ago

Puppy Bowl full of joy, adoptable pets -- CK Smith -- As purebreds compete and rescue dogs shine, this Super Bowl week celebrates canine culture and pet adoption

2 days ago

Vonn's comeback bid ends in crash -- CK Smith -- The 41-year-old star fell seconds into her run after choosing to compete despite serious knee injuries

2 days ago

Guthrie pleads with kidnappers in video -- Alex Galbraith -- The "Today" show host offered to pay a ransom for the return of her mother, who has been missing for a week

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A therapeutic retreat from an ugly world -- Melanie McFarland -- Like Apple TV's other hit "Ted Lasso," this show's community of mending hearts gives us something to believe in

2 days ago

"Fargo" and the impact of Minnesota nice -- Coleman Spilde -- Marge Gunderson's quiet decency mirrors the ongoing resolve of Minnesotans who continue to choose community

2 days ago

US Olympians wrestle with patriotism -- CK Smith -- Freestyle skiers say pride in competing clashes with concerns over ICE raids and political tensions back at home

3 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 government

13 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 economy

6 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 spending

6 days ago

They beat cancer. Then came the bills -- Zina Kumok -- Treatment takes more than a physical toll on patients — it often empties their wallets

6 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 curse

6 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 tag

6 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 pantries

28 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 humming

2 months ago

Is ChatGPT Health the new WebMD? -- Nicole Karlis -- OpenAI's new chatbot aims to bolster users' health decisions — but risks fueling confusion and anxiety

21 days ago

Trump's new foreign aid ban -- Nicole Karlis -- Experts say the Trump administration is using foreign aid to impose anti-human rights ideology globally

17 days ago

Reinventing public health under Trump -- Nicole Karlis -- California, New York and others are forming health alliances, marking an uncharted chapter in public health

6 days ago

S.C. measles outbreak breaks record -- Jelinda Montes -- This is largest measles outbreak since the United States declared measles eliminated in 2000.

12 days ago

RFK Jr. encourages "moderate drinking" -- CK Smith -- Again, health experts warn new guidance may blur science with personal choice, fueling confusion and debate

1 month ago

The overdose crisis is turning around - Libby Jones - 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 acts

6 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 communities

1 month ago

Vaccine guideline changes stir confusion -- Nicole Karlis -- Experts say the CDC advisory panel's delay of newborn hepatitis B shots is not evidence-based

1 month ago

Make a soup out of (almost) anything -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Make a soup out of (almost) anything -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- A simple framework for turning scraps, leftovers and good instincts into a deeply satisfying bowl

20 hours ago

We should eat more salads this winter -- Joy Saha -- Cold weather isn't a reason to abandon greens. A hearty kale, bean and citrus salad makes the case

3 days ago

The donut that smiles back in Barcelona -- Howie Southworth -- Boldúman, a chubby dough figure, charms locals and visitors alike with eyes, smirks and sticky sweetness

5 days ago

The at-home birthday party is back -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- From sheet cake to sandwich parties, a case for celebrating at home

6 days ago

Minute Maid cans its frozen juice line -- Joy Saha -- In online tributes, wistful juice enthusiasts are pouring one out for the discontinuation of a childhood staple

4 days ago

Miami Beach still knows how to celebrate -- Chaya Milchtein -- From caviar-topped bananas to cafecito-rubbed ribs, Miami's memorable meals made the trip feel like a celebration

6 days ago

Eating the same thing isn't failing -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- The quiet relief of meals that require fewer decisions — and why that matters more than novelty

10 days ago

What to eat when nothing sounds good -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- A look at how stress, fatigue and emotion shape appetite — and how to respond with care

11 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?

6 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 excellence

6 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 inside

6 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, too

6 days ago