Journalists as heroes: I still believe
People who read the news made the right choice in 2024. Whatever their failings, journalists are bringing light
Trump's bait and switch may backfire
But as Trump crosses the line from ignorant bombast to dangerous, Fox News will eventually have to abandon him
Trump, SCOTUS a threat to the homeless
A new survey found a big spike in the number of homeless people. Experts say that's only scratching the surface
Books for a year of chaos
If you're wondering WTF just happened — well, so are we. This reading list may help. Or not!
Is Smell-O-Vision finally here?
Osmo has made a breakthrough in digitizing scent. Here's how it works
Why Boston's "Queen of Pasta" cooks
Boston's "Queen of Pasta" talks about cutting down on expenses in the kitchen
Trump inauguration raises $200 million
Trump will have the most expensive inauguration ever as donors line up to curry favor with incoming administration
Filmmaker Jeff Baena dies at 47
The “Life After Beth” director and husband to actress Aubrey Plaza died of an apparent suicide, per reports
Biden grants Medals of Freedom to 19
President Biden will honor philanthropists, musicians, and politicians with the medal during the Saturday ceremony
Why does it feel like I'm ghosting 2025?
One week into the new year, I've barely thought about what's to come . . .
Can comedy give up trans jokes in 2025?
"We can tell jokes and stories and not disparage a whole community," the "Survival of the Thickest" star declares
Bezos toon axed, WaPo cartoonist quits
Pulitzer winner Ann Telnaes says her editor axed a cartoon depicting Bezos and billionaires groveling to Trump
Gabe Erales: "Top Chef" turned mentor
"Through Oído, we are offering the guidance and path to success [and] providing opportunities for a better life"
Trump calls for Merchan to be disbarred
The president-elect railed against the many cases brought against him in a series of posts to Truth Social
Roberts worries about the wrong things
The chief justice’s end-of-year report on the state of the federal judiciary should have been a warning
Kinzinger: Trump GOP has "no morality"
Former Illinois congressman who turned on Trump after Jan. 6 stars in new documentary "The Last Republican"
Wisconsin Dem surging in DNC chair race
Wisconsin Democratic Party chair Ben Wikler is an "underdog" whose support appears to be surging
Our economic "vibecession" may be over
Pessimism appears to be subsiding among some Americans, surveys show
Why icy alien oceans could harbor life
New research underscores the physics of potential oceans on moons like Europa and Enceladus where aliens could hide
Trump bashes appointee in strange nom
The president-elect admitted he had a history of squabbling with Morgan Ortagus in the score-settling announcement
Vegas bombing suspect: "Wake up"
The suspect in the bombing of a Las Vegas hotel said he was trying to "cleanse [his] mind" of Army actions
Merchan: Trump will be sentenced
Judge Juan Merchan suggested a sentence of no prison time or fines to wrap the president-elect's hush money case
Trump fumes over Jimmy Carter memorial
Carter's passing means flags will fly at half-mast over the Capitol on Inauguration Day
Gaetz's absence draws House applause
The Florida Republican's resignation letter sparked celebration in the lower chamber