Bessent bashes Musk's America Party
The treasury secretary isn't losing sleep over Musk's proposed breakaway party
American cheese has always been enough
It doesn’t need to be fancy or aged to be perfect. Sometimes, the simplest melt is the one that satisfies most
Trump attacks the clean energy industry
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" takes aim at American jobs and technology
Alligator Alcatraz: An American story
Yeah, it's a concentration camp. It's also a meme, a troll and an especially ugly distillation of American history
Ohio activists fall short — for now
Campaign to reverse Republicans' harsh anti-DEI law is only beginning, say Ohio activists
Accused Irish abuser finally arrested
Former Irish swimming coach George Gibney, accused by numerous victims, has been living in Florida for 30 years
Rogan slams Trump immigration tactics
Podcast host says Trump broke promises by targeting workers, not criminals, in recent immigration crackdown
Poll: 75% fear democracy is "at risk"
New NPR poll reveals political violence, division fuel fears across party lines as trust in leaders fall
Deadly Texas floods kill at least 27
Rising waters sweep through Kerrville, with authorities racing against time to find survivors
We can't quit Cool Whip
From wartime science to TikTok desserts, the iconic tub of fluff just keeps reinventing itself.
Hollywood loses a heartthrob
Known for playing charming villains and complex leads, Julian McMahon died after a private cancer battle
Please stop interviewing Lindsey Graham!
Trump's abused sycophant has nothing to say — but he's a symptom of a much bigger media problem
Black resistance looks different in 2025
Black Americans’ call to sit out of Trump protests and marches post-election hasn’t exactly translated to inaction
We need helpful protests over disruption
Playing the long game against Trump demands different forms of resistance
Musk's lobbyist army descends on Texas
“Tesla is the worst actor that I’ve ever dealt with... They never come out of the shadows," one lawmaker said
Deadly floods strike Central Texas
Flash floods swept through Central Texas after deluge, forcing rescues and prompting disaster declarations
Trump’s July 4th: Slurs and showbiz
Critics blasted Trump for invoking a Jewish stereotype while promoting a White House UFC event for America’s 250th
King of the hot dogs bites back
Nathan’s hot dog contest crowned familiar champs, Chestnut and Sudo chewed their way to victory
What "Squid Game" baby says about us
The tiniest player in this death game is a symbol of a woman's value in a capitalist system run amok
My awkward adventure on a seniors cruise
On my solo research trip I ended up isolated, injured and curious about the men paid to charm older women at sea
A better burger, no fuss required
As Alton Brown says, "No herbs, no soup mix, no mysteries"
Too corporate to fight for a free press
Why Trump’s shameless shakedown of American media is so successful
Every "Alien" film, ranked worst to best
To prepare for Noah Hawley's "Alien: Earth" invasion, let's revisit the sins of Weyland-Yutani's past
We must reclaim the truth on immigration
Immigrants have always been central to America's history and greatness