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Trump's trial triggers GOP debate fears
Amanda Marcotte
Trump tantrumed and even quit a debate with Joe Biden in 2020, but now he's even more emotionally volatile
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Trump's new campaign strategy: horror
Chauncey DeVega
Trump is walking a tight line between using fear to mobilize MAGA and scaring them out of voting
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Abortion surveillance is already here
Nicole Karlis
From period tracking apps to social media companies sharing info with police, pregnancy data is no longer safe
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Alito flew stop the steal symbol in yard
Griffin Eckstein
The justice dissented in a case ending Trump's election challenges, weeks after the flag was noted by neighbors
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RFK Jr.’s veep throws cash at campaign
Griffin Eckstein
Shanahan, a Sillicon Valley lawyer and Google founder's ex-wife, is already proving to be a lucrative choice
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Abbott pardons killer of BLM protestor
Griffin Eckstein
Texas Gov. pardoned Daniel Perry, who told a friend that he “might have to kill" demonstrators before shooting one
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House Committee: Garland in contempt
Griffin Eckstein
The vote, passing despite some GOP reps playing hooky to cheer on Trump, is the latest attack on the Biden admin
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8 shocking Ashley Madison doc facts
Nardos Haile
A docuseries traces the rise of the notorious website for affairs and the data leak that changed everything
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Biden proposes to reschedule cannabis
Rae Hodge
“No one should be in jail for merely using or possessing marijuana," Biden said
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Harrison Butker ... as a Sims homemaker?
Nardos Haile
The LA Chargers used their schedule release video to take aim at the kicker's views against women in the workforce
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Phallic balloons fly at Trump trial
Griffin Eckstein
The circus of MAGA allies and Trump superfans has overtaken Manhattan Criminal Court, both inside and outside
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Strategic branding at supermarkets
Melisa Mete - The Conversation
"In addition to membership benefits, these retailers also emphasize their new lower pricing strategies"
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Prof: Trump lawyer may have "bored" jury
Marina Villeneuve
“The defense is engaged in a theatrical play that has little bearing on the facts,” says law Prof. Bennett Gershman
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A trillion cicadas will emerge soon
Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco - Grist
They're a little early, thanks to climate change
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GOP lawmakers skip vote for Trump trial
Nicholas Liu
The lawmakers' absence from Washington forced GOP leaders to delay votes
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Behind the "Baby Reindeer" plaid suit
Gabriella Ferrigine
Costume designer Mekel Bailey on Donny's suit evolution, Martha's surprising wardrobe origins & how Teri brings joy
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Prosecutors will end case with Cohen
Nicholas Liu
Former federal attorney Glenn Kirschner is convinced that Cohen gave prosecutors exactly what they wanted
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Trump lawyer accuses Cohen of lying
Charles R. Davis
Defense attorney Todd Blanche cast doubt on Cohen's recollection of a 2016 phone call with Trump's bodyguard
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Cancel culture has been good to comics
Melanie McFarland
Bill Burr is mostly right: powerful comics don't get canceled. Blaming it for comedy's problems only helps them
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The cultural impact of plant-based foods
S. Marek Muller, David Rooney - The Conversation
"Amid the highly polarized politics in the U.S., plant-based meat substitutes . . . have become weapons"
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Fine dining embraces summer soft serve
Michael La Corte
High-low food juxtapositions, like gourmet hot dogs and caviar on Pringles, are hot right now. Here is another
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Designing effective asteroid swatters
Theo Nicitopoulos - Undark
Researchers smashed an asteroid with a spacecraft. From the aftermath they are learning how to better protect Earth
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Experts: Smith could try to boot Cannon
Charles R. Davis
The bar for removing a judge is "exceptionally high" — but it could pressure Cannon to speed up proceedings
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Jurors "smiling" as Michael Cohen spoke
Nicholas Liu
A CNN analyst in the courtroom said he noticed at least six jurors nodding and smiling during Cohen's testimony

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