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"A perfect storm of mistrust": Drone paranoia fueled by conspiracy theories and a lack of answers

Mysterious sightings of alleged drones over New Jersey, New York and other eastern states have sparked outcry from officials and residents even as...

yesterday 40

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Tatyana Tandanpolie

"Trump has no real mandate for what he is planning": The push for Christian nationalism may backfire

Donald Trump has promised to be a dictator on “day one” of his administration. Based on his already-announced plans and those in process, Trump,...

yesterday 30

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Chauncey Devega

"Invitation for corruption": Warren suggests Elon Musk could be using Trump to make himself richer

After dropping more than $250 million on his effort to elect Donald Trump, billionaire and Pentagon contractor Elon Musk could now use his power...

yesterday 20

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Charles R. Davis

ABC News capitulates to Donald Trump. Is this the future of American media?

The short answer is that the future is already here.  We’re not talking about the mainstream media.  We’re talking about the establishment...

yesterday 10

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Lucian K. Truscott Iv

Lesley Manville had the best year of her career. Her varied roles suggest it's only the beginning

Unless you’re Kim Kardashian playing a high-powered publicist/devil-worshipping witch, hilariously named Siobhan Corbyn, it’s hard to stand out in...

yesterday 7

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Coleman Spilde

Elon Musk, now worth over $400 billion, leads Trump's super-rich administration

Elon Musk’s net worth has topped $400 billion, making him the first person in the world to reach that threshold and far ahead of the other...

yesterday 6

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Quinn Sental

Special ops series "Lioness" continues its MAGA courtship

Judged on the premise alone, “Lioness” might sound like the kind of progressive Hollywood fare that could alienate MAGA audiences. The...

yesterday 3

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Matt Valentine

TikTok changed the shopping game. Then came a potential ban

TikTok Shop, launched in September 2023, has become an e-commerce behemoth as its platform edges toward leaving the U.S. On Black Friday, TikTok...

yesterday 1

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Melanie Lockert

Gen X parents worry more about financially supporting their kids

The so-called “Bank of Mom and Dad” is a bit concerned they won't see a return on their investment. More than half, or 53%, of Gen X parents...

yesterday 1

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Quinn Sental

Fartcoin rides memecoin surge following Trump's win

Let’s get it out of the way: Haha, Fartcoin! Coin with “fart” in the name! Now, on to the reality: Memecoins — meme-based cryptocurrencies —...

yesterday 1

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Quinn Sental

"Top Chef" alum Shota Nakajima wants you to swap your salt for soy sauce

James Beard "Rising Star Chef of the Year" semifinalist and "Top Chef: Portland" finalist — and fan-favorite — Chef Shota Nakajima was a breath...

yesterday 1

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Michael La Corte

Democrats reject AOC bid for oversight position, choose 74-year-old with cancer instead

Democrats, voting Tuesday on who should serve as their top member on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, overwhelmingly backed Rep....

yesterday 1

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Charles R. Davis

Luigi Mangione indicted on first-degree murder charge, facing life in prison for CEO shooting

"This was a killing that was intended to evoke terror," says Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg

yesterday 10

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Kelly Mcclure

The worst performances of 2024

This year, Henry Cavill was not a super man, and Adam Driver once again graces our list

yesterday 10

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Gary M. Kramer

Disney decides against transgender arc in Pixar’s "Win or Lose" series

A Disney spokesperson said the decision was made with parents in mind

yesterday 1

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Kelly Mcclure

"It was a fearless ending": "What We Do in the Shadows" vamps reflect on laying the show to rest

Salon talks to the show's usual suspect Kayvan Novak and Kristen Schaal about saying goodbye and the show's legacy

yesterday 1

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Melanie Mcfarland

Keith Olbermann: MSNBC, fire "Morning Joe" hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski

The former MSNBC anchor shared his opinions in a column for Variety

yesterday 1

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Nardos Haile

Starbucks to “hit the pause button” on price increases in the new year, CEO says

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol told ABC News that the chain will not increase its food and drink prices

yesterday 1

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Joy Saha

Suspected Gilgo Beach killer, Rex Heuermann, charged with additional murder

Rex Heuermann, charged with the killing of six women in a now infamous crime case referred to as "the Gilgo Beach killings," appeared in court on...

yesterday 0

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Kelly Mcclure

"Dirty Dancing," "The Social Network" and many more inducted into the National Film Registry

Movies like "The Social Network," "Texas Chainsaw Massacre," "Dirty Dancing,” and others are the latest pieces of cinema to be preserved by the...

yesterday 0

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Nardos Haile

Your ultimate 2024 gift guide for people who love to cook and entertain

Thoughtful gifts for home cooks and entertainers, from stocking stuffers to showstopping centerpieces

yesterday 1

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Chaya Milchtein

Federal rule bans junk fees hidden in hotel, event ticket prices

Junk fees hidden in the price of hotels and tickets for live events would be banned under a final rule approved by the Federal Trade Commission on...

yesterday 0

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Quinn Sental

Memory problems? Here’s why poor sleep may be the cause — and how to fix it

Scientists had a rare opportunity to study living brain tissue — and cracked a giant mystery about sleep health

yesterday 10

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Matthew Rozsa

RFK Jr. could hijack the conversation about Luigi Mangione — and set health care back for decades

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sure is lucky in his timing. The former Democrat turned MAGA conspiracy theorist has a series of meetings with Senate...

yesterday 20

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Amanda Marcotte

Joe Rogan is "genuinely concerned" about drone sightings in New York and New Jersey area

If you're worried about mysterious drone sightings seen across New York and New Jersey, you're not the only one. Joe Rogan is too. These drones...

previous day 8

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Nardos Haile

Sydney Sweeney's body-shaming is another symptom of men wanting to control women's bodies

Sydney Sweeney is the latest female celebrity in the line of fire of online fanboys and trolls.  The "Euphoria" star was recently photographed by...

previous day 3

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Nardos Haile

Death seems “kind of arbitrary”: Scientists want to upload the brain so we can live forever

Humans have yearned for immortality for as long as we‘ve understood our fragile permanence. But while dodging the Grim Reaper was once relegated...

previous day 10

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Matthew Rozsa

Reversing the "weaponization of Christianity": How "religous freedom" can be used to fight Trumpism

Donald Trump’s role as the country’s first white president is obvious and omnipresent. He campaigned on white identity politics, racism and...

previous day 50

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Chauncey Devega

"The White Lotus" third season teaser promises mystery and a pill-popping Parker Posey

HBO dropped the first official teaser for the third season of "The White Lotus" on Monday, and although creator Mike White's return to a slam dunk...

previous day 8

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Kelly Mcclure

The ultimate 2024 gift guide for food and travel lovers

It’s the season for gifting, and for foodies and travelers, the options are endless. From budget-friendly finds to luxury splurges, we’ve curated...

previous day 3

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Chaya Milchtein

Why does red wine cause headaches? Our research points to a compound found in the grapes’ skin

Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times, but the experience is likely as old as winemaking – something like 10,000 years....

previous day 2

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Andrew Waterhouse

Trump's corporate coronation: The rich rush to curry favor ahead of inauguration

In May of 2023, the world watched as Charles III was crowned King of England after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away at the age of 96....

previous day 10

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Heather Digby Parton

How short kings and queens dominated 2024 – from a short queen's perspective

This has been year of short celebrities winning. From Sabrina Carpenter and Marcello Hernández, to Bruno Mars, Ariana Grande and Quinta Brunson,...

previous day 7

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Nardos Haile

"Shredding the Constitution": California Democrat fears MAGA effort to rewrite founding document

A top California Democrat is moving to rescind his state's call for a constitutional convention, fearing that it could be used by President-elect...

previous day 5

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Charles R. Davis

Etsynomics: Like to make stuff? Here’s how to sell it

Everyone starts their art journey somewhere, and for me, that was at a neighborhood ceramics studio a little more than a year ago. I became...

previous day 6

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Vanessa Mcgrady

How the sunk cost fallacy hurts your finances

Everyone makes mistakes or suffers from bad luck from time to time. But too often, people dig their heels when the tide is shifting against them,...

previous day 5

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Jake Safane

Luigi Mangione documentary underway in collaboration with "Going Clear" director, Alex Gibney

It's been less than two weeks since UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in broad daylight outside a midtown Manhattan hotel. Yet,...

previous day 2

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Kelly Mcclure

"They don’t get it": Kristin Chenoweth slams conservative group's "Wicked" LGBTQ boycott

Broadway's original Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth, is defending "Wicked" from a boycott sparked by a conservative group The group, One Million Moms,...

previous day 2

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Nardos Haile

15 years ago I got veneers — now my teeth keep falling out

A couple of times a year, one of my veneers falls out. It’s happened so often at this point that it's become a recurring joke among my friends:...

previous day 2

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Edgar Gomez

Spicy YouTube show "Hot Ones" sold by BuzzFeed after $82.5 million deal announcement

It's the end of an era. BuzzFeed is selling First We Feast, which is the studio that owns "Hot Ones," the incredibly popular celebrity talk show...

previous day 1

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Michael La Corte

Burn notice: Millions of popular Stanley travel mugs recalled over potential hazards

If you happen to have purchased immensely popular Stanley travel mugs for your pals this holiday . . . you may want to double-check the particular...

previous day 2

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Michael La Corte

"I apologize for any inconvenience": Another judge cancels retirement to prevent a Trump replacement

A U.S. appeals court judge has decided after "careful consideration" to postpone his retirement in apparent response to President-elect Donald...

previous day 1

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Charles R. Davis

Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov pleads guilty to lying about Bidens

A former FBI informant whose claims were cited by Republicans in their effort to impeach Joe Biden pleaded guilty Monday to fabricating allegations...

previous day 1

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Charles R. Davis

Caring for patients from conflict zones

I n recent months, I’ve taken a growing interest in reading the accounts of health care workers from conflict zones, areas of the world caught in...

previous day 1

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Arjun V.k. Sharma

Biden’s shadow communications strategy is creating a drone conspiracy crisis

If you read between the lines, the federal government thinks there’s a good possibility that irresponsible drone pilots are out there looking for...

previous day 10

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Brian Karem

Union membership can reduce the odds of death, study finds

According to a new study published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, the time spent in a union can lead to lower mortality rates....

previous day 10

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Nicole Karlis

Marjorie Taylor Greene called out for belief that vaccines cause Autism

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shared a new controversial theory on Monday, following up past hits like "the U.S. government is controlling...

previous day 10

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Kelly Mcclure

"Remember Kavanaugh?": Graham says Hegseth is victim of "anonymous allegations"

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth has faced a wide range of allegations since Donald Trump nominated him to serve as secretary of the Department of...

sunday 3

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Alex Galbraith

Trump was prosecuted under the Espionage Act — now he'll turn it against his "enemies"

There is palpable fear that Donald Trump's upcoming presidency will, as he repeatedly promised during the 2024 campaign, bring systemic suppression...

sunday 40

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Jesselyn Radack

ABC agrees to settle Trump defamation lawsuit for $15 million

ABC News has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump over the statements of host George Stephanopoulos.  The network will pay Trump $15...

sunday 20

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Alex Galbraith

Beyond almond and oat: How pecan milk is shaking up the plant-based market

For decades, soy milk was the only widely available alternative for those seeking a non-dairy option. But in recent years, the plant-based milk...

sunday 10

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Ashlie D. Stevens

"How many rapists are in my wallet?": Rock questions "worst president ever" Trump talk on "SNL"

Chris Rock pulled no punches in his return to "Saturday Night Live." Rock's wide-ranging monologue, the comic joked about Elon Musk, the shooting...

sunday 6

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Alex Galbraith

"MAGA is the Republican Party": Romney admits to Tapper that he's a dinosaur

While Democratic Party strategists seem stuck in a loop of chasing down the last remaining Never Trump Republicans, some of the GOP's biggest names...

sunday 6

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Alex Galbraith

Good riddance to Washington's real power duo

Senate Democrats have started to say their goodbyes.  “Some of the happiest times I have had in the Senate were on Joe Manchin’s boat,” said...

sunday 10

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Sophia Tesfaye

Frustrated with high drug costs, biohackers are reverse engineering medical treatments

The crescendo of outrage at the health care system lately has some arguably valid complaints. Take insulin for example. Affordable insulin is so...

sunday 10

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Elizabeth Hlavinka

“The Lina Khan approach will quickly die”: Trump FTC pick signals big antitrust changes

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Andrew Ferguson to chair the Federal Trade Commission signals a break from the aggressive stance of...

sunday 2

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Russell Payne

A stunning achievement in filmmaking, "Nickel Boys" shatters expectations at every turn

Without fail, there is at least one big movie every year that falls prey to the adage “style over substance,” a film that postures as an opus, but...

14.12.2024 20

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Coleman Spilde

Trump considering United States Postal Service privatization: report

Donald Trump is mulling privatization for the United States Postal Service, according to insiders who spoke to the Washington Post. Sources who...

14.12.2024 2

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Griffin Eckstein

OpenAI whistleblower found dead in San Francisco

A former OpenAI employee who spoke out against what he called illegal copyright violations by the ChatGPT maker was found dead last month in what...

14.12.2024 1

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Griffin Eckstein

"You should always fight": Jay-Z accuser speaks out in new interview

The woman who accused rappers Jay-Z and Diddy of raping her when she was 13 years old detailed her experience in an interview with NBC News. In the...

14.12.2024 3

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Griffin Eckstein

Aggrieved white men are a threat to democracy — history tells us we can't ignore them

In the 2024 presidential election, some 60 percent of white men voted for Donald Trump, making this group his strongest block. Brazil’s Jair...

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Bernd Reiter

“Blessing and a curse”: Kratom helps many get off other drugs but carries its own risks

For Andy, kratom produces a similar effect to the opioids he was once addicted to, giving him enough energy to get through the day and reducing...

14.12.2024 2

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Elizabeth Hlavinka

TikTok ban allowed to go forward as case heads to Supreme Court

TikTok is still on the clock.  Earlier this week, the social media app asked a federal appeals court to issue a temporary injunction on a federal...

14.12.2024 6

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Alex Galbraith

“He wasn't trying to be a hero”: Remembering Chef Mahmoud Almadhoun of Gaza Soup Kitchen

Last November, Hani Almadhoun mourned the deaths of his brother Majed, his sister-in-law and three of his nephews who were all killed by the...

14.12.2024 1

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Joy Saha

"This has gone too far": Hochul says drone debacle demands federal action

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has joined the growing chorus of officials demanding action over a series of mysterious drone sightings over several...

14.12.2024 6

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Griffin Eckstein

How our years of endless war produced a heartless nation

In the early 1990s, doctors in Hiroshima discovered a stress-induced syndrome they called Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or “broken heart syndrome”...

14.12.2024 10

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Andrea Mazzarino

"Very costly to our nation": Trump puts Daylight Saving Time in his crosshairs

President-elect Donald Trump wants to turn back the clock on Daylight Saving Time. The president-elect has promised many rollbacks of the...

13.12.2024 2

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Griffin Eckstein

Pelosi hospitalized in Luxembourg after reported fall down palace staircase

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized following a fall in Luxembourg on Friday. Pelosi was traveling with a bipartisan...

13.12.2024 2

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Griffin Eckstein

"No one would design a system like this": UHG CEO Witty says U.S. health care is "flawed"

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is acknowledging the public’s growing resentment toward insurers just over a week after the killing of...

13.12.2024 30

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Griffin Eckstein

McConnell warns RFK Jr.: Hands off the polio vaccine

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell condemned an effort from an associate of Robert F. Kennedy Jr to roll back FDA approval for the polio vaccine...

13.12.2024 8

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Griffin Eckstein

"No reason for delay": Trump must sit for deposition in defamation suit against ABC, judge rules

President-elect Donald Trump and ABC News host George Stephanopoulos will each have to sit next week for a deposition in Trump’s defamation suit...

13.12.2024 20

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Griffin Eckstein

"Shoot them down!!!": Trump demands action on New Jersey drone sightings

President-elect Donald Trump wants answers about a mysterious series of drone sightings over New Jersey and several other states. “Mystery Drone...

13.12.2024 10

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Griffin Eckstein

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