MAGA’s influencer class is breaking Trump’s White House
For years, Donald Trump benefited from an informal court of influencers, podcasters and self-appointed power brokers who claimed unusual access
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“Miscalculated”: Blue Angels pilot “shaken” by accidental low flyover
MAGA media and Trump administration officials have heaped praise on a pilot with the Navy’s Blue Angels who pulled off
Read more“Hate to see it happen”: Trump uses troop deaths to defend nuclear Iran narrative
Donald Trump won’t let the deaths of two American soldiers knock him off-message. In interviews with NewsNation and the New
Read moreMarco Rubio’s quest to destroy the International Criminal Court
For a man who considers himself the greatest builder the world has ever known — move over, Pharaoh Khufu! —
Read moreBreathable air is a luxury. Paying out of pocket could be next
Imagine this conversation with your spouse or roommate: “Dude, what is that smell? It stinks like burning diapers. Did you
Read more2.6 million lost health insurance after ACA subsidies expired. That has real consequences
Millions of Americans who buy their own health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces faced a stark choice
Read moreStatement on CDC Public Health Readiness & Response for the FIFA World Cup 2026™
The largest FIFA World Cup 2026™ in history brought 48 national teams and millions of visitors to 16 host cities
Read moreThe latest thing Trump wants to stop at the border: smoke
The smoke crossing the U.S.-Canada border has become the latest target of President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. As wildfire smoke
Read more“Daemons of the Shadow Realm”: When twins have an identity crisis
Being born a twin comes with certain expectations. To speak or act in tandem. To share belongings, space and birthdays.
Read moreChristopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is pointless
Throughout all three hours of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” — the acclaimed writer-director’s take on the ancient Greek epic attributed
Read moreThe mail-order catalog disappeared. Can it be revived?
Charlotte was cleaning out her parents’ garage last summer when she found a box of catalogs, circa 1996–1999. dELiA*s, MoxieGirl,
Read moreFIFA keeps failing women
By any measure, the 2026 World Cup has been exceptional. The new format, expanding team participation from 32 to 48,
Read moreMAGA wants to launder political donations — through God
The most efficient campaign finance vehicle in American history is tax-exempt, requires no donor disclosure and is available in virtually
Read moreMaine progressives hold edge in race to replace Graham Platner
In Maine, sexual assault allegations against former Senate nominee Graham Platner prompted his abrupt exit from the race against Sen.
Read moreDemocrats call for investigation into Ken Paxton after report that he may have violated election law
Dallas-area Democrats are demanding that Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton be investigated for illegal voting after ProPublica and The
Read more“The Wilder Way” finds freedom beyond the comfort zone
It’s been a year or so since I first chanced upon Eva zu Beck‘s YouTube channel, where she regularly posts
Read moreThis new “Cape Fear” has me rooting for Max Cady
It was the Peanut Butter heist that won me over. Everyone watching “Cape Fear” knows what I’m talking about –
Read moreSam Neill, king of the creature feature
When news of Sam Neill’s death at the age of 78 broke earlier this week, much of the public sentiment
Read moreTrump’s Obama vendetta has him trapped in his own forever war
I hope I am wrong. But after more than 40 years covering politics and lying politicians, I think it’s obvious
Read morePete Hegseth wants to measure your manhood
Pete Hegseth has once again decided to humiliate the American military, this time by claiming the troops need more testosterone.
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