The lore of the fruitcake
"Credit for the fruitcake's popularity in America should at least partially go to the U.S. Post Office"
Lack of answers fuels drone paranoia
Without a definitive explanation for purported drone sightings, idle speculation has filled the void
How to use soy sauce like a "Top Chef"
Regular salt is fine. But in some cases, the umami-rich sauce may be better
ABC News sets a bad precedent for media
If past is prologue, a second Trump administration could crush the First Amendment
Warren warns of Musk-Trump "corruption"
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says the Trump transition team should force the X CEO to comply with an ethics policy
Badfinger's crisp "Head First" remix
Bob Jackson discusses bringing the 1974 album back as a testament to the Welsh band's enduring impact
No mandate for Christian nationalism
Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush reminds us why Trump "reached record levels of unpopularity when he last served"
Elon Musk hits $400B mark
Musk received a one-day bump of $62.8 billion and is the first person in the world to reach the $400 billion mark
How will RFK Jr. handle Luigi Mangione?
The nation's ire focuses on insurance companies after the killing of UnitedHealth's CEO, but RFK could hijack it
TikTok Shop booming while facing a ban
The app has become an e-commerce behemoth as it edges toward leaving the U.S.
MTG thinks vaccines cause Autism
Greene declared her latest conspiracy theory in a post to X, where it was hit with a corrective community note
Body-shaming Sydney Sweeney and control
After the actress was photographed in a bathing suit, she hasn't stopped receiving vitriolic comments
The gift guide for foodies and travelers
From chili crisp mix and stellar knives to aged shochu and luxury robes, there's something for everyone on the list
"White Lotus" S3 gifts us a Posey
Set at an exclusive Thai resort, this season makes up for a Coolidge deficit in the best possible way
Not all wine varieties cause headaches
"If you're willing to take a chance, look for an inexpensive, lighter red wine"
Unions reduce the odds of dying: study
New research highlights how the benefits of union membership positively impact health, not just finances
Joe Rogan "concerned" about drones
The FBI has opened an investigation into the sightings
"Hot Ones" sold as part of $82.5M deal
"The future is spicy and I can't wait to see what's next," said host Sean Evans
Caring for patients from conflict zones
When providing health care for new immigrants and refugees, the world’s faraway conflicts fall sharply into focus
Judges postponing retirement after Trump
In a Dec. 13 letter, U.S. Judge James Andrew Wynn said he had reconsidered his plans to step down
Chenoweth defends Wicked from 1 Mil Moms
As a Christian woman, Chenoweth calls out "all the silliness that these women spew out of hate"
The flood of Mangione docs has begun
Gibney and Anonymous Content's doc will be among the first of many to tell the story of Mangione's infamy
FBI source pleads guilty over Biden lies
Republicans had cited Alexander Smirnov's claims about an alleged bribery scheme involving Ukraine and the Bidens
This was Lesley Manville's best year yet
The veteran actor's range of performances stole scenes and made entire movies. Let it continue in 2025