Steven Soderbergh’s AI contradiction
Soderbergh is "mystified" over AI backlash, but his latest film, "The Christophers," proves art needs a human touch
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Republicans edge toward a breaking point on Trump
DC whispers about impeachment — but forget the 25th Amendment
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Trump’s DoorDash Grandma isn’t a plant — the truth is much darker
Sharon Simmons made $22,000 last year — her boss made $313 million
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DeSantis’ national security power grab
Florida Republicans bet Sharia law fearmongering can distract from constitutional violations
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My best corn chowder starts with crushed chips
Don’t treat corn chips as just a garnish. They’re the secret base of a richer, more cohesive soup
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Trump’s Middle East envoys are partners in duplicity
Special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are proof of what happens when conflicts of interest meet diplomacy
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Reports of a MAGA civil war over Iran are greatly exaggerated
Loud feuds among right-wing figures mask a base that still largely falls in line
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Curbing social media to protect kids online could backfire
Efforts to rein in the negative aspects of kids online could usher in a new era of censorship, without helping kids
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Why Fox News is so mad at Abigail Spanberger
Virginia’s new governor accused of bait-and-switch by right-wing media
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Trump is right: He is MAGA’s Jesus
The president's blasphemy exposes the truth about the Christian right
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Tax refunds are up. Americans still paid higher taxes
Prices rose all year due to tariffs, quietly offsetting any boost Americans saw at tax time
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Catholics warn of serious juncture as Trump targets Pope Leo XIV
Even traditional allies pushed back after Trump escalated attacks and posted an image casting himself as Jesus
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Alice Coltrane and No Wave’s overlooked women step out of the margins
The best music writing isn’t nostalgia, It’s cultural archaeology — These books reclaim what music history left out
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Why the right is so obsessed with Rome
From America to Britain, conservatives' focus on the Roman Empire is part of an effort to make violence virtuous
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A fruit dish greater than its parts
It’s called “Dump Fruit”— and yes, you really just dump it together. The result is far better than it sounds
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The solution to creeping technofacism? Be annoying
Tech breakthroughs are infiltrating our sports and politics. But a better, more aggravating world is possible
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With “The End of Oak Street,” dinosaur fans may finally have their movie
After years of sequels, a mysterious new film has reignited the dino fandom with something new
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MAGA and Putin bet big on Hungary’s election — it backfired
UPDATE: JD Vance's bizarre Budapest side quest couldn't save Viktor Orbán. It's a major far-right setback
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Trump’s clash with podcasters puts Fox News on notice
As younger voices break from Fox News, the right’s media ecosystem turns on itself
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The next attorney general could be an anti-civil rights warrior
Harmeet Dhillon has worked to implement Trump's agenda at the Justice Department
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Federal inaction on food additives pushes states to act
Dozens of bills in more than 15 states are targeting harmful additives, many of which have been ignored by the FDA
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs is enabling Trump’s immorality
The president's threats to destroy Iran depend on institutions and individuals' willingness to go along
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I was wrong about pork chops
A childhood staple gets a second look, reimagined with spice, sweet raisins, herbs and creamy yogurt
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The cracks in Trump’s coalition keep growing — but when does it break?
Congressional Republicans are praising the president publicly, and screaming into their pillows privately
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The Christian right’s victim complex fuels Trump’s Iran war
For evangelicals, there's no limit in defending the president's cruelty
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ICE is recruiting cops to track down kids
New documents reveal ICE is paying local law enforcement to supply information on unaccompanied minors
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Movies should make us uncomfortable
"The Drama" opened to box office success and ample controversy, but the film is far more than its discourse
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New acting AG plans to operate as Trump’s personal lawyer
In his first press conference, Todd Blanche made it clear he would do the president's bidding
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Voting for Trump is costing Latinos their wealth
The president assembled a rainbow coalition of rage and resentment to win in 2024. They are now abandoning him
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Trump’s race to the moon is about dominance over China, not discovery
Trump wants a geopolitical win in outer space, while cutting millions from NASA
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“They were all guitars”: Paul Shaffer recalls why The Beatles didn’t click — at first
On "Everything Fab Four," Shaffer reflects on how "Rubber Soul" changed his mind about the band as a whole
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Trump’s war crime threat is a betrayal of American values
Even with a fragile ceasefire, Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran carries consequences that cannot be ignored
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Trump wants to jail reporters over leaks from own administration
The president says journalists could face imprisonment for reporting on war rescue operations
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Why MAGA men actually loathe tradwives
A new study shows submissive women aren't cherished but are held in contempt
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“People are choosing this fate”: Measles will get worse before it gets better
Normalization and apathy from the Trump admin is making health experts less hopeful measles can be contained
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