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The Kristi Noem puppy-killing scandal, explained

In the past, politicians have bragged about raising puppies as a way to seem more approachable. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, meanwhile, recently...

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We could be heading into the hottest summer of our lives

The United States could be in for another scorcher this summer, per a new study from the National Weather Service (NWS). And that could mean more...

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Summer Lee’s primary puts Democrats’ divides on Israel on display

Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) is the first member of the progressive group of House Democrats known as the Squad to be up for a 2024 primary challenge, a...

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Ukraine aid and a potential TikTok ban: What’s in the House’s new $95 billion bill

After months of uncertainty, the House has greenlit a $95 billion package with substantial aid for Ukraine, as well as funds for Israel and US allies...

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Jontay Porter’s lifetime NBA ban highlights the risks of sports gambling

The NBA has banned Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter for life after an internal investigation found that he placed bets on basketball and gave...

19.04.2024 10

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Monkey Man’s imperfect political critique still packs a punch

Monkey Man, a gripping, blood-soaked action film from first-time director Dev Patel, has garnered acclaim for its fight scenes — including,...

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The very short Mayorkas impeachment trial, explained

Republicans’ political impeachment stunt against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas came to a head this week in the Senate, with...

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Caitlin Clark’s staggeringly low starting salary, briefly explained

Caitlin Clark, a college basketball phenom and the top pick at Monday’s WNBA draft, will make a staggeringly low salary in her rookie year compared...

16.04.2024 7

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What to do if you’re worried about “forever chemicals” in your drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency has set the country’s first federal limits on forms of PFAS in drinking water, a class of “forever...

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The Vatican’s new statement on trans rights undercuts its attempts at inclusion

A new Vatican document released April 8 details how the Catholic Church approaches human dignity, but it has raised concern among LGBTQ parishioners...

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What’s behind the latest right-wing revolt against Mike Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson could be facing the most perilous threat to his leadership yet as Congress once again debates Ukraine aid. Johnson...

09.04.2024 10

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“Equivalent to having 50 Super Bowls”: The staggering — and lucrative — scale of eclipse tourism

The biggest US travel event of this year might not be Taylor Swift’s sold-out concert tour or a long-awaited March Madness face-off. Instead, it...

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The voices Oppenheimer left out

Oppenheimer’s premiere in Japan this past weekend has renewed scrutiny of how the film depicted the devastating bombings that killed more than...

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The harrowing “Quiet on Set” allegations, explained

Quiet on Set , a new docuseries from Investigation Discovery, tells the harrowing story of sexual assault and toxic behavior that took place behind...

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Chicago’s inhumane migrant evictions are a symptom of a bigger problem

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The Baltimore bridge collapse and its potential consequences, explained

The shocking collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge after it was hit by a cargo ship early Tuesday morning has the region reeling as...

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We’re long overdue for an Asian lead on The Bachelor franchise

For the first time in years, The Bachelor franchise had not one, not two, but multiple contestants of Asian descent who were prominent contenders....

23.03.2024 7

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How a Mississippi case of police brutality emphasizes the need for more accountability

Six white former police officers, who pleaded guilty to civil rights offenses related to the assault and torture of two Black men in Mississippi, are...

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How the threat of a government shutdown became normalized

These days, the threat of a government shutdown is as commonplace as lawmakers skipping town for recess. This congressional term alone, the US has...

20.03.2024 7

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US maternal deaths could be lower than we thought — but there are still far too many

An apparent spike in maternal mortality rates in the US has been raising alarm in the last few years. According to data from the Centers for Disease...

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Why so many members of Congress are calling it quits

Colorado Republican Ken Buck, a Freedom Caucus member who has called out the party’s right flank on impeachment, is the latest in a string of GOP...

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Spring is here very early. That’s not good.

Whether it’s fewer snow days or disconcertingly hot temperatures, people across the US are experiencing an increasingly common phenomenon: a winter...

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The dangerous resurgence of Germany’s far right, explained

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Love Is Blind gives “not here for the right reasons” a new meaning

It’s now a given for any major dating show that people aren’t really on there to find love. That pattern has become so prevalent that The...

08.03.2024 10

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Jason Palmer, the guy who beat Biden in American Samoa, briefly explained

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden experienced his only primary loss in the cycle thus far. In the US territory of American Samoa, Biden lost narrowly to...

07.03.2024 40

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Trump’s immigration policies are his old ones — but worse

If you’re looking for a window into just how extreme another Donald Trump term could be — even compared to his first — the immigration policies...

29.02.2024 30

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The less-than-magical Willy Wonka event, briefly explained

Willy Wonka, a storybook character who’s known for the extraordinary treats he creates, was recently featured in an event that was anything but. In...

29.02.2024 10

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America’s first moon landing in 50 years, explained

Houston, the US is officially back on the moon. On Thursday, an unmanned lunar spacecraft called Odysseus made the first US moon landing in 50 years....

24.02.2024 7

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Wisconsin’s new legislative maps are a win for democracy

Wisconsin now has legislative maps that align more closely with voters’ political preferences, a significant development that will fuel more...

21.02.2024 10

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How the Kansas City shooting proves the “good guy with a gun” idea is a fallacy

In remarks following a mass shooting at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas made a pointed statement about how the tragedy...

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Why Lyft and Uber drivers did their largest strike ever

On Wednesday, Lyft, Uber, and DoorDash drivers mounted one of their largest strikes ever as part of a push for fair pay and better protections. The...

15.02.2024 10

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Republicans’ baseless Mayorkas impeachment sets a disturbing precedent

After an embarrassing flop last week, House Republicans successfully impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday. This time...

14.02.2024 10

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The far right is using the Lakewood Church shooting for anti-trans attacks

Following a Sunday shooting at a Houston megachurch that wounded two people, conservatives have seized on aspects of the perpetrator’s identity —...

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Trump’s rumored VP shortlist, explained

Given former President Donald Trump’s dominance in the GOP primaries, attention is now turning to a new topic: who he’ll pick as his potential...

09.02.2024 5

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The Grammys’ Beyoncé snubs speak to a deeper problem

There’s long been outrage over the Grammys’ Beyoncé snubs for the awards show’s highest honor — omissions that have infuriated fans and...

07.02.2024 6

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The baseless impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas, explained

For the second time this term, Republicans are pursuing an impeachment process with no evidence to justify it. This time, however, they might actually...

06.02.2024 10

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Why conservatives are melting down over Taylor Swift

The latest Taylor Swift conspiracy theory has nothing to do with a cryptic new novel or unproven speculation she’s secretly queer — and it’s...

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A controversial execution in Alabama renews the fight over capital punishment

A controversial Alabama execution taking place on Thursday has reignited scrutiny of the death penalty and highlighted the enduring nature of the...

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Congress averted a shutdown. Here’s what’s next.

On Thursday, Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown, one day before a January 19 funding deadline. That’s welcome news: Government...

19.01.2024 8

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The shocking Boeing 737 incident, briefly explained

On Friday, January 5, the door plug of a commercial Boeing 737 Max 9 came off as the plane was climbing, opening a large hole on the side of the...

09.01.2024 3

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The Epstein “list,” explained

On Wednesday, a judge unsealed a new set of filings from a court case tied to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a tranche that’s been...

05.01.2024 10

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House Republicans’ humiliating year, explained

There’s nothing quite like starting the year with 14 consecutive rounds of failed speaker votes. Just one week into 2023, House Republicans had...

27.12.2023 8

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The growing global support for a Gaza ceasefire, explained

The international community is increasingly turning against Israel’s ongoing military onslaught in Gaza, in large part due to a growing civilian...

14.12.2023 4

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One Texas case shows why women can’t rely on legal exceptions to abortion bans

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against Kate Cox, a 31-year-old woman who sought an abortion in the state. Previously, Cox argued that the lethal...

12.12.2023 6

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Why so many members of Congress are calling it quits

Wednesday, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) became the latest lawmaker to announce his departure, adding to a wave of retirements and...

08.12.2023 3

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The “apocalyptic” humanitarian situation in Gaza, captured by one quote

06.12.2023 2

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An oil executive is leading the UN climate summit. It’s going as well as you’d expect.

As the United Nations’ annual climate summit COP28 continues, controversial comments by Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber, the head of the conference, are...

05.12.2023 20

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George Santos may have finally reached the end of the line

This week, scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos (R-NY) will likely face another House expulsion vote. He’s been here before. In May and in early...

28.11.2023 8

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What we know about the shooting of 3 Palestinian American college students

On Saturday, three college students of Palestinian descent were shot in Burlington, Vermont, an incident authorities are now investigating as a...

28.11.2023 4

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The violence against Indigenous women in Killers of the Flower Moon isn’t just historical. It’s an ongoing crisis.

Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon , a three-and-a-half-hour historical film, centers on a wave of brutal murders against members of the...

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