Terence Stamp, General Zod and film icon, dead at 87
Terence Stamp, the British actor renowned for his portrayal of the formidable General Zod in the 1978 film Superman and
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Black mayors challenge Trump’s lawless narrative
Black mayors across the country are pointing to declines in violent crime in their cities, countering former President Donald Trump’s
Read morePope Leo XIV breaks bread with society’s margins
Pope Leo XIV ended his summer retreat in a way that few world or religious leaders would — by celebrating
Read more“South Park” and the high price of free speech
It’s been amply established that “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are maestros of phallic humor. No subject
Read moreWitkoff won’t rule out US “boots on the ground” in Ukraine
Trump admin insiders aren’t willing to rule out the idea of US troops on the ground in Ukraine. Special Envoy
Read moreCinema’s most toxic grilled cheese
There’s nothing a man could cook that would make me fall in love with him (move along, marry-me chicken). And
Read moreMaher roasts ICE recruitment campaign: “Take America back from the people we stole it from”
HBO’s other late-night political comedian also had something to say about Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week. “Real Time” host
Read moreDavid Byrne calls Talking Heads reunion a “fool’s errand”
In his 20s, David Byrne begged to return to a river. At 72, the Talking Heads frontman knows he can’t
Read moreTrump baked in Alaska: He grovels — worse yet, it’s bad TV
Donald Trump’s supposed strength lies in showmanship and stagecraft, or at least in shamelessly whoring for attention, which is not
Read moreTrump’s DC occupation scratches an old itch
In 1989, Donald Trump purchased full-page ads in four New York newspapers, including the New York Times, calling for the
Read moreFlorida desensitized my family to cruel and unusual punishment
In the weeks since Alligator Alcatraz opened deep within the Everglades in southern Florida, there have been mounting reports of
Read moreHow one Oregon activist Is using a liberal policy to stall green energy projects
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Read moreCabin crew walk out as pay dispute halts Air Canada flights
Air Canada flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), initiated a strike at 1 a.m. on
Read moreNetflix doc exposes Biggest Loser’s hidden health costs
A new three-part documentary, Fit For TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser, is drawing attention to the long-term health
Read moreWhen did butter become so luxe?
In recent months, my social media feeds have been filled with tweets referencing lemony garlicky miso gochujang brown butter pasta.
Read moreNo deal in Alaska: Trump, Putin talk peace, with no resolution
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on August 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage,
Read moreToxic algae season is back — and Trump has cut safeguards
Last August, I was standing on Lake Erie’s Ohio shore, shielding my eyes from the sun while talking to a
Read moreCalifornia’s top Democrats aren’t convinced a progressive can win
In California, the fight for the future of the Democratic Party is raging, with an economic populist facing off against
Read moreTrump’s assault on global health is cruel — and it’s making America look weak
The totalitarian playbook that Donald Trump seems to follow lacks a chapter. Power-crazed the president may be, but he fails
Read moreMom and child detained over visa error released from US facility
A New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son have finally been released from U.S. custody after spending nearly four weeks
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