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Stewart: Even Fox admits DNC was a hit

Nardos Haile
Published 11 months ago

"The vibes are off...This is probably the most boring scene I’ve ever seen in my entire life," Fox host claimed

Sperm whale and sound-waves, illustration. (Getty Images/VICTOR HABBICK VISIONS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)

Maybe don't use AI to talk with whales

Levi Stallings
Published 11 months ago

Scientists are actively trying to converse with whales. But some experts warn we could screw up their culture

Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) addresses the audience at a campaign rally on August 20, 2024 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. (Andy Manis/Getty Images)

Video: Vance's awkward donut shop visit

Nandika Chatterjee
Published 11 months ago

“I’m JD Vance. I’m running for vice president,” he said. "Ok," a server replied, asking not to be filmed

Ann Coulter attends the The Hollywood Reporter's 9th Annual Most Powerful People In Media at The Pool on April 11, 2019 in New York City. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images for THR)

Michelle shames critics mocking Gus Walz

Nandika Chatterjee
Published 11 months ago

“Thankful for you showing us all what real love looks like, Gus," the former first lady wrote

Members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority chant "four more years"as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on July 10, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Black sororities flex "power" for Harris

Tatyana Tandanpolie
Published 11 months ago

For members of the Divine Nine, sorority sister Harris' nomination is "a celebration for each of us"

U.S. President Donald Trump takes a phone call (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Fox News cuts off rambling Trump call

Nandika Chatterjee
Published 11 months ago

The former president then hopped on a call with Newsmax to continue his rant

Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

The DNC did not unify Democrats

Heather Digby Parton
Published 11 months ago

He may have divided the country but he brought the Democrats together and inspired a popular front that's held fast

US Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at the campaign rally at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 20, 2024. (KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

The power of Harris' simple message

Amanda Marcotte
Published 11 months ago

For Democrats this election, democracy is the "how," but freedom is the "why"

Former president Barack Obama on stage with Former first lady Michelle Obama during day 2 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

The challenge of Obama's marching orders

Chauncey DeVega
Published 11 months ago

It is now up to the Democrats and other pro-democracy Americans to go out there and get the job done

On the U.S. Presidential campaign trail stopping in battleground states, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speak to Nevada voters at University of Las Vegas Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday August 10, 2024. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Harris' practice of post-racial politics

Jim Sleeper
Published 11 months ago

The Harris/Walz ticket may rescue diversity from shallow "DEI" protocols

Medium Mylodon Cave or Cueva del Milodon Natural Monument a leading attraction in the Natales region, Patagonia, southern (Sergi Reboredo/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

The demise of Darwin’s giant sloth

Nikolas Kozloff
Published 11 months ago

The ghost of Mylodon influenced Darwin's theories on natural selection. Will we take this message to heart?

U.S. Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris waves as she leaves the stage on the fourth and last day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 22, 2024. (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Harris' "freedom" at DNC close

Kelly McClure
Published 11 months ago

Many waited hours for a surprise appearance from Beyoncé, but what happened was what needed to happen

Health workers prepare an isolation ward for mpox patients at the Police and Services hospital in Peshawar, Pakistan on August 20, 2024. (ABDUL MAJEED/AFP via Getty Images)

Deadly mpox strain detected in Thailand

Matthew Rozsa
Published 11 months ago

As African health authorities plead for vaccines, more cases outside the continent are being reported

Republican Presidential candidate, former U.S. president, Donald Trump, takes the stage to offer remarks to a crowd during an event on August 21, 2024 in Asheboro, North Carolina at the North Carolina Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame. (Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)

Trump to host Jan.6 awards gala

Kelly McClure
Published 11 months ago

The gala will take place in September at Trump's country club in New Jersey, with Rudy Giuliani scheduled to speak

Syringes with Moderna's COVID vaccine are prepared at the vaccination center at Brill. (Sina Schuldt/picture alliance via Getty Images)

New COVID vaccines approved early

Matthew Rozsa
Published 11 months ago

New shots from Pfizer and Moderna will be available within days. Here's how to get yours

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the Los Angeles premiere of Amazon MGM Studios "This Is Me...Now: A Love Story" at Dolby Theatre on February 13, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

A timeline of Bennifer's bad romance

Nardos Haile
Published 11 months ago

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's romance has spanned 22 years of collaborations, love and breakups

A Chick-fil-A restaurant is seen on July 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Chick-fil-A to launch streaming service

Joy Saha
Published 11 months ago

The fast food chain hopes to launch its streaming service later this year, sources said

Jon Stewart is seen in SoHo on May 01, 2024 in New York City. (Raymond Hall/GC Images)

Stewart calls BS on Trump's Obama spin

Nicholas Liu
Published 11 months ago

Trump gave a rare compliment the Obamas shortly before their DNC speeches. His tone changed swiftly afterwards

People held a pro-Palestine protest, police take measures on the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, United States on August 21, 2024. (Fatih Aktas/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Muslim Women for Harris quit over snub

Nandika Chatterjee
Published 11 months ago

“We cannot in good conscience continue,” the group announced Wednesday

Farmer walking along road by field (Getty Images/John Fedele)

Black farmers get historic USDA payout

Marin Scotten
Published 11 months ago

Black farmers lost an estimated $326 billion worth of land due to discriminatory lending practices from the USDA

Queen Elizabeth II poses for a photo with former President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump ahead of a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on June 3, 2019 in London, England. (Alastair Grant - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Trump mad at claim Queen called him rude

Nicholas Liu
Published 11 months ago

New book also claims queen believed Trump and Melania had "some sort of arrangement"

Beyoncé performs onstage during the "RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR" at MetLife Stadium on July 29, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood/Getty Images)

Trump drops Beyoncé's "Freedom" clip

Gabriella Ferrigine
Published 11 months ago

Trump aid Steven Cheung posted a video using the song, allegedly without obtaining permission, earlier this week

Taylor Swift performs on stage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Wembley Stadium on June 23, 2024 in London, England. (Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)

TSwift breaks silence on Vienna incident

Gabriella Ferrigine
Published 11 months ago

Swift in an Instagram post addressed her decision to remain mum on the issue until her European tour had concluded

Rep. Bennie Thompson speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Jan. 6 panel chair: Trump plotting again

Nandika Chatterjee
Published 11 months ago

"His campaign proclaims that elections won't end until the moment of inauguration," Bennie Thompson warns

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