The frustrations of "Stranger Things"
The escapism of nostalgia can feel especially necessary these days. But it's not always honest
"Flight Attendant" finale: Dapper death
Salon recaps this season's finale which managed to break up the predictability with a fun twist
New movies to stream this long weekend
If you need a distraction right now, it’s understandable
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Did our solar system lose a planet?
A new study relying on simulations explains how the gas giants migrated outwards as the solar system evolved
On court television, misogyny pays off
In a subscriber-based news economy, the more spite-driven viewers who can be drawn in, the better for business
Texas gun age limits "make no sense"
Uvalde shooting highlights disparities in how federal laws regulate rifles and handguns
Texas hardened schools. It didn't help
Experts say there’s no evidence Republican proposals work to prevent school shootings
Patrick cancels NRA convention speech
Donald Trump, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, and Sen. Ted Cruz are all still slated to speak at the event
Teachers fume over GOP calls to arm them
"We need fewer guns in schools, not more," teachers union tells gun lobby-funded Republicans
Uvalde student begged for police to come
Texas police finally admit they screwed up Uvalde response — but still blame teacher for leaving door open
Uvalde's ugly truth: Cops won't help you
In 2005, the Supreme Court ruled that there is no "'entitlement’ to receive protective services" from police
Boebert on guns: No plane ban after 9/11
The owner of "Shooters Grill" gets called the "dumbest member of Congress" after Fox News interview
Memorial Day: 23 simple dessert recipes
Anyone can pull these off, promise
Ted: Russian sanctions are "gun control"
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert backed the GOP effort to pressure the White House to go easy on Putin
Ron Johnson tweets then deletes
The senator billed taxpayers up to $18,781 for his jaunts in Fort Myers, where he owns a waterfront home
Ex-fed may have known about Buffalo plan
Ex-fed was one of few "like-minded" individuals who regularly discussed "racist hatred" with shooter, reports say
The best way to make cheeseburgers
What's the best way to make a burger with flavorful meat and melty-bubbly cheese? Let's find out
Greg Abbott will address NRA — by video
"We're in the stage when Republican politicians hide and hope this blows over. Don't let it," advocates warn
NRA goes to Texas to celebrate gun power
Donald Trump and Wayne LaPierre are ready to party and enjoy the fruits of their labor
Texas cops' Uvalde claims unravel
Parents were cuffed, tackled, pepper-sprayed and tasered. Rep. Joaquin Castro wants the FBI to investigate
After Buffalo and Texas, are we broken?
Feeling grief, confusion and despair right now is normal. How do we turn that into something constructive?
To win, the left needs more money
Summer Lee's victory shows how progressives can beat super PACs: by fighting — and winning — the money war
Salute teachers—they're the real heroes
Educators truly show up for their students, no matter how under-resourced they are
Trump family to testify in fraud case
"Our investigation will continue undeterred because no one is above the law," said New York Attorney General Letitia James.