COVID deaths in 2021 top 2020
"Unless everyone everywhere is vaccinated, the situation is not going to change."
20 important moments in internet history
From Napster to "the dress" (was it gold and white?!), these marked key events in the internet
How deadly is omicron?
Early data suggests that omicron variant hospital admissions are the lowest of the four COVID waves
"Being the Ricardos" is mostly watchable
From fame and pregnancy to Communist aspersions, this overstuffed film suffers more from its director than it cast
Nothing beats my Mom's carrot cake
. . . and (with its tender, spiced interior and standout cream cheese frosting) I mean nothing!
Aniston on "nasty" no kids comments
The "Friends" star sadly reminds us of how society makes assumptions about & have strict expectations for women
Biden's historic omicron address
Biden also announced the free distribution of half a billion COVID-19 at-home tests
Boulevardier: The broken plans cocktail
Ask the Oracle: What should I pour myself when all my fun parties and meet-ups have been canceled?
"AmericaFest": Fireworks and fascism
Inside the four-day Phoenix-based carnival of right-wing nationalism
25 Christmas cocktail recipes
Come December the 25th, break out the bubbly, the mulled wine and the Christmas punch
Omicron's perplexing origin story
Scientists can't yet explain the origin of the omicron variant — but all of their theories are troubling
Fauci calls for firing of Fox News host
"The guy should be fired on the spot,” Fauci said of Fox News' Jesse Watters
5 things Biden can do without Manchin
Congress is broken. But the White House can still do plenty to fix national problems and restore Biden's popularity
Face masks erase beauty bias: study
A new study raises interesting questions about how COVID-19 face masks offset bias based on attractiveness
Why toasting is so meaningful this year
Whatever language you use, whatever you drink, raising a glass this year is a meaningful act
Jan. 6 committee going easy on USCP
The whistleblower accused the committee of going easy on the police and the department is "intimidating" witnesses
Michael Cohen sues Trump and Barr
The suit alleges "extreme physical and emotional harm" during sixteen days of solitary confinement
Time for Dems to defy the Supreme Court
Jefferson and Lincoln saw the Citizens United disaster coming many years ago: They'd urge Congress to act now
The past, present, and future of poop
In “The Other Dark Matter,” Lina Zeldovich surveys the history and science of how human sewage is handled
An ancient winter solstice celebration
How one author’s family celebrates the ancient winter solstice tradition
As a third wave hits, politicians profit
Like the House members who profited from pharma stock, Joe Manchin is looking out for No. 1. Why be surprised?
The Pentagon's killing spree: No mistake
The New York Times reports the military's gruesome record as incompetence. But what if it's all part of the plan?
AOC to Biden: "Take the kid gloves off"
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez issues a warning to Democratic leaders
Trump is purging "disloyal" Republicans
“Donald Trump and his associates are systematically reshaping the Republican Party," to ensure loyalty to Trump