Cruz rejects weather conspiracy theory
Cruz was asked about a conspiracy theory circulating on social media and promoted by Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene
The midterms will require vigilance
The president and his “big, beautiful bill” are unpopular. But that doesn’t guarantee electoral defeats
"F1" is everything wrong with Hollywood
Brad Pitt's limp sports drama is the amalgamation of this summer blockbuster season's worst qualities
MAGA girlboss Ben Shapiro can't control
At the Daily Wire's right-wing media empire, the ladies' auxiliary keeps outdoing the dudes
We'd be lucky if AI were like Murderbot
Many fear sentient AI will render us obsolete. But what if it would rather be left alone with its shows?
Texas law keeps Musk lobbyists secret
Musk influenced several new Texas laws this year. How his lobbyists came about these wins is more of a mystery
Search continues in deadly TX floods
70 dead, 12 missing after flash floods swept through Texas Hill Country, including young girls from summer camp
White House sued over ADA accessibility
Disability advocates filed a lawsuit after the White House stopped showing ASL interpreters during public briefing
Trump's tough talk on tariffs is BS
Scott Bessent shared that touted trade talks never happened while an admin insider called tariff deadlines "fake"
It's too hot, dog
The key to a safe summer for your pup is a change in routine
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