25 Christmas cocktail recipes
Come December the 25th, break out the bubbly, the mulled wine and the Christmas punch
Omicron's perplexing origin story
Scientists can't yet explain the origin of the omicron variant — but all of their theories are troubling
Fauci calls for firing of Fox News host
"The guy should be fired on the spot,” Fauci said of Fox News' Jesse Watters
5 things Biden can do without Manchin
Congress is broken. But the White House can still do plenty to fix national problems and restore Biden's popularity
Face masks erase beauty bias: study
A new study raises interesting questions about how COVID-19 face masks offset bias based on attractiveness
Why toasting is so meaningful this year
Whatever language you use, whatever you drink, raising a glass this year is a meaningful act
Jan. 6 committee going easy on USCP
The whistleblower accused the committee of going easy on the police and the department is "intimidating" witnesses
Michael Cohen sues Trump and Barr
The suit alleges "extreme physical and emotional harm" during sixteen days of solitary confinement
Time for Dems to defy the Supreme Court
Jefferson and Lincoln saw the Citizens United disaster coming many years ago: They'd urge Congress to act now
The past, present, and future of poop
In “The Other Dark Matter,” Lina Zeldovich surveys the history and science of how human sewage is handled
An ancient winter solstice celebration
How one author’s family celebrates the ancient winter solstice tradition
As a third wave hits, politicians profit
Like the House members who profited from pharma stock, Joe Manchin is looking out for No. 1. Why be surprised?
The Pentagon's killing spree: No mistake
The New York Times reports the military's gruesome record as incompetence. But what if it's all part of the plan?
AOC to Biden: "Take the kid gloves off"
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez issues a warning to Democratic leaders
Trump is purging "disloyal" Republicans
“Donald Trump and his associates are systematically reshaping the Republican Party," to ensure loyalty to Trump
Sanders slams Manchin's "arrogance"
"People like Manchin [are] turning their backs on the people of this country"
Where to stream all the "Matrix" movies
It's been 18 years since the first trippy ride. You might want to get reloaded before venturing back
Dredging in Lagos
As Nigeria’s mangrove forests are covered with sand, dredging threatens the livelihoods of local people
Your ultimate holiday cookie prep guide
Work a little bit ahead this holiday, then bake off fresh cookies whenever the mood strikes
Deck the halls with films of horror
Some of us want a jump-scare with our jingle bells and knives with our nog
13 holiday classics turned into cookies
A baker's dozen of new-fashioned cookies, from mulled wine ka'ak to black cake cookies
Cookie mistakes we’ll never make again
Pro bakers give us the scoop
15 secrets of "Sesame Street" puppeteers
No. 13: "Sesame Street" puppeteers can sometimes mourn a puppet who is declared "toast"
Squirrel privilege is real
Animals can be born into "wealth" in a manner akin to humans — and their offspring reap the benefits of privilege