Liz Cheney teases 2024 presidential run
It's definitely not a "No"
Jon Stewart was destined to quit Apple
Stewart shutting down his Apple TV+ show exemplifies the peril of tech's incursion into news and information
New theory explaining evolution proposed
How the sweeping new scientific theory of evolution overlays a rich tradition of the humanities
WeightWatchers embraces Ozempic
The weight loss company is embracing blockbuster weight-loss drugs, but customers and health experts aren't happy
New observatory to map the universe
From dark matter to planet-crushing asteroids, 4 ways the telescope could alter our understanding of the universe
7 cozy recipes from James Beard
The legendary culinary icon has an amazing repertoire of super-comforting recipes perfect for chilly nights
Trump says Powell was never his attorney
Singing her praises in 2020, Trump now disowns Powell after she's pleaded guilty to charges in his Georgia case
China's economy: Mystery packed in lies
Everyone knows that China's economic data is much worse than the official numbers. Just how big are the lies?
"SNL" rips Jim Jordan in their cold open
Riffing on Trump, Boebert, Santos and Jordan in the same sketch, "Saturday Night Live" covers the headlines
Are cemeteries obsolete?
Cemeteries are overcrowded and damage the environment. Where's your body going to go now?
Bourdain knew how to talk about Gaza
Instead of screaming past each other, try revisiting the 2013 "Parts Unknown" episode exploring "Jerusalem"
Before Wikipedia, there was the OED
Salon talks to Sarah Ogilvie, author of "The Dictionary People," about the "unsung heroes" who created the OED
The downfall of France's African empire
Before his sudden demise, the shadowy Wagner Group leader helped unravel 60 years of French domination in Africa
What '80s kids also remember
Unlike Reagan's economy, trickle-down fear works. It trickles down into everything — into the way we see the world
Should you ditch those old spices?
Can anybody really get through a whole jar of cloves in one lifetime?
The aggravating "Morning Show" appeal
In a show centered on ambitious women in TV media, it's disappointing to see them ceding control to conniving men
How to tell if you've been triggered
The term "triggered has gained a new life outside of psychology, which can trivialize those suffering from trauma
A "Bake Off" double-elimination looms
As reigning star baker Tasha said: "The things that you love the most, hurt you the most.”
Swift beats Scorsese at the box office
In its second week, Swift's “Eras Tour” film overshadowed “Killers of the Flower Moon” on its opening weekend
Is belief in conspiracy theories normal?
Leading researcher argues that conspiracy theory is a dynamic form of "pirate science" related to social exclusion
Alexandra Pelosi talks J6 doc with Maher
In a segment plugging her new HBO documentary, Pelosi blames social media for programming people to hate
8 "Unstoppable Taylor Swift" doc facts
The documentary delves into Swift's public feud with Scooter Braun along with her journey to re-release music
Mosquito-borne illness reaches U.S. soil
Climate change and urbanization is spreading dengue and malaria across the U.S. and Europe. Can we brace ourselves?
MAGA lawyers get a sweetheart deal
Why the Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell plea deals matter