Epstein files vow clarity, deliver gaps
First chunk of Epstein records leaves key details clouded, raises fresh questions of missed early warnings
Why the Roman Empire still captivates us
The "Spartacus" franchise continues to challenge whose stories get told
26 tiny ways to be a better cook in 2026
From shopping to seasoning, these simple adjustments can quietly improve how you cook at home
Pushing Democrats beyond resistance
Rural Americans — and a Rural New Deal — could be the key to a new wave of economic populism
George Will: Last lonely never-Trumper
Legendary Washington Post columnist bailed on GOP over Trump — but hasn't changed his mind about anything else
Racial harassment ignored under Trump
The Trump Education Department’s civil rights office has not resolved a single racial harassment investigation
Conservative conflict at America Fest
Tensions flared during an event meant to showcase MAGA unity
Costco, Publix salad dressings recalled
The recall, classified as a Class II recall, was initiated on Nov. 6 and Dec. 4
The best animation of 2025
From "KPop Demon Hunters" to "The Apothecary Diaries," these animated standouts tackled grief, healing and survival
Trump suspends green card lottery
It is unclear how the Trump administration will pause the lottery
Rob Reiner gave music the spotlight
Reiner had an instinctive grasp of how sound can carry memory and feeling, using music as a storytelling force
Epstein files release will miss deadline
Members of Congress have warned that officials could face legal repercussions for the delay
Gen Z does not exist
Generational labels have no scientific meaning. Experts say they’re tired — we should be too
Trump's speech was his Joe Biden moment
The president's nationally televised address will haunt him like Biden's debate performance
The White House ballroom ain't happening
Trump can't focus long enough, even on his $400 million passion project
Can a Democrat take McConnell’s seat?
Rep. Charles Booker and racehorse trainer Dale Romans aim to test Democrat's electability in Kentucky
Trump's Venezuela playbook is a retread
We’ve seen this before in run-ups to wars in Vietnam and Iraq
Trump's name slapped on Kennedy Center
The president's hand-picked board voted to add his name to the performing arts venue
Epstein was reading "Lolita" wrong
You do not, under any circumstances, gotta hand it to Humbert Humbert
Maxwell pushes to vacate conviction
The filing lands days before a deadline to release sealed records released to Jeffrey Epstein
Congress punts on ACA subsidies
Lawmakers will go on holiday recess having failed to avoid a sudden rise in healthcare premiums
How the TV Yule log stole Christmas
From flaming time-killers to franchise-branded blazes, TV fireplaces are now "home for the holidays" to stay
WH: We'd be "lucky" to have Trump 2028
The comments echo Trump's own hopes of a third term
Salon's most popular recipes of 2025
The comforting pastas, buttery breads, nostalgic desserts and cozy classics readers couldn’t stop cooking