Strange consciousness of comb jellies
If simple organisms like comb jellies can form a single new being, what does that say about sentience?
Trump and the imperial presidency
Presidential powers have expanded dramatically throughout American history. Now we've handed them back to him
Trump misses ethics pledge deadline
The president-elect is locked out of critical transition meetings due to his failure to file an ethics pledge
CNN panelist called out for transphobia
A conservative commentator said "regular people" were turned off by Democrats' defense of "boys in girls sports"
Jones wants "Nuremberg Two" for Dems
The conspiracy theorist and radio host said the Trump DOJ had a mandate from God to prosecute Dems
Marcello is SNL's Gen Z secret weapon
Even if America feels more divided than ever, we can all agree this 27-year-old comedian is a beacon of joy
Maher to Dems: Reflect, losers
The comedian said in his first monologue back since Election Day that he would continue to rip on "both sides"
Chef Sujan Sarkar’s flavor revolution
The esteemed chef recently partnered with Shan Foods to showcase at Smorgasburg in anticipation of Diwali
Watters gleeful over mass deportation
The host described Trump's plans for mass deportation as "dad" having to do "the tough thing"
How Donald Trump gaslit America
It isn't just that Trump told lies. He wove a set of interlocking false narratives — and the media helped
Earth on track for hottest year recorded
Climate scientists have long identified 1.5º of global temperature rise as a grave milestone for avoiding disaster
How Dems blew it on Black, Latino vote
"Democrats are really going to have to try to connect back with" working-class Latinos and young Black men
Can states protect abortion from Trump?
Those who voted for Trump "nullified" their votes to expand access to abortion in their states, one expert says
Why tech billionaires dress like that
Zuckerberg, Bezos and Musk have ditched minimalism for a flashier wardrobe
Walz: It's hard to lose
The governor promised to maintain Minnesota as a refuge for LGBTQ+ people, women and immigrants
Vance uses killer quote to explain Trump
Vance invoked the words of a ruthless killer from the mind of Cormac McCarthy to explain the election
Pelosi blames Biden exit timing for loss
The 84-year-old behind Biden's exit suggested more time for an open primary could've stopped Dem losses
Stewart wasn't prepared for Trump win
The comedian said on his podcast that he never accounted for Americans giving a mandate to Trump
Trump: No intention of selling shares
Trump's Friday post sent shares soaring and ballooned his personal stake in the group to over $3.5 billion
DOJ: Iran plotted to assassinate Trump
An Iranian man was commissioned by the Revolutionary Guard to kill Donald Trump in October, a complaint alleges
Musk joins Trump on call with Zelenskyy
The president-elect and Tesla head told the leader they'd support Ukraine, despite promise to cut aid
Smith pauses Trump Jan. 6 case
The special counsel seems to be giving up an effort to hold Trump accountable for Jan. 6
Chipotle has fixed its portions problem
The burrito chain's total revenue was up $2.8 billion, according to its third-quarter earnings report
MAGA men taunt women after Trump win
Women report receiving messages saying "we own your body now" and calling for them to be raped