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The heavy mask of perfection in “Beef” speaks to many women’s fear of revealing their true self
Yvonne Liu
Like Ali Wong’s character Amy, I couldn’t be real with family members, especially immigrant parents
“Flashdance” turns 40, but our attitudes about working-class artists still need to grow
Alison Stine
Is it so hard to believe that a welder might also be a dancer?
“Yellowjackets” makes “Lord of the Flies” seem like Dr. Seuss — “Old Wounds” goes beastie-mode
Kelly McClure
Golding didn't see a place for women in savagery back in 1954. This show would have proven him very wrong.
Violence in schools dropped dramatically in California. Could it be a model for the country?
Troy Farah
18 years of downward trends suggest California is doing something right. Experts have a few theories as to why
A fascist Jesus Christ: MAGA turns Donald Trump into a martyr
Chauncey DeVega
Trump's anointment as some type of new Jesus Christ is a symptom of a much larger problem with the Christian right
“Beef” controversy explained: Costar David Choe’s past claims of “rapey” behavior resurface
Joy Saha
In 2014, the actor and artist bragged about a disturbing sexual encounter on his podcast
Research reveals a 3,500-year history of dairy consumption on the Tibetan Plateau
Shevan Wilkin, Li Tang, Michael Petraglia, Nicole Boivin
The history of consumption on the Tibetan Plaetau sheds light on what the inhabitants relied on for survival: milk
Dan Crenshaw boycotts Bud Light — by filling his fridge with one of its parent company’s beers
Ashlie D. Stevens
In the words of one Instagram commenter, the Texas congressman's social media post was a "tremendous self-own"
Held down by our bootstraps: The myth of American individualism is a poor excuse for inequality
Kelly Candaele
“Often we think that if we are not happy, it’s our problem, and we just have to show more grit"
Ex-prosecutor: Alleged secret Giuliani tapes could have “devastating impact” on Fox News’ defense
Areeba Shah
Former prosecutor says tapes could "undermine" defense and expose Fox to sanctions or even "criminal exposure"
“The Marvels”: Here’s your primer to Park Seo-joon, your new MCU hero
Joy Saha, Hanh Nguyen
Before he makes his Marvel debut, check out his back catalog where he proves his action and comedy chops
Bronze Age Europeans were getting high on all kinds of drugs, hair analysis study finds
Troy Farah
Drug testing the hair of Bronze Age cadavers reveals they regularly used drugs like ephedrine and scopolamine
A mammoth meatball hints at a future of exotic lab-grown meats
Hallam Stevens
Advancements in science could mean lab-grown meats will become the norm very soon. What will this mean?
“The first of a series of indictments”: One week after historic Trump indictment, experts reflect
Chauncey DeVega
It has been one week since Donald Trump was arrested and arraigned in a Manhattan courthouse
“Don’t Say Period”: Now Florida wants to ban students from discussing menstruation
Rachel Kauder Nalebuff
Florida’s “Don’t Say Period” bill can’t stop the menstrual wave
When it comes to quiet quitting, “Lucky Hank” is the “Office Space” of academia
Alison Stine
Tenured professors who can't be fired: they're just like us!
Fox News settles with man accused of rigging election — experts say it may be beginning of the end
Areeba Shah
"If Fox is required to pay large settlements," it may not be able to stay the same much longer, ex-prosecutor says
Is a post-car future actually possible? Experts say yes — here’s how we could get there
Matthew Rozsa
A car-free society would be more equitable, more efficient, and less polluted. Here's how we could get there
What popular culture like “Will Trent” gets wrong about dyslexia, and why it matters
Gil Gershoni
Is the dyslexic detective just another shtick, or an authentic effort to bring nonlinear thinkers into the fold?
Soju swirls and hangover soup — Korean drinking traditions, explained
Irene Yu
Your (mini) guide to Korean drinking etiquette
“Air” doesn’t do justice to Sonny Vaccaro, much less sneakerheads
D. Watkins
"Air" doesn't offer anything new to Jordan addicts, but does a good job of selling the risk-taking American dream
Matt Damon and George Takei, check out “White Savior,” a samurai satire challenging beloved movies
Lily Doton
Comic creators Eric Nguyen and Scott Burman discuss stereotypes and flipping the Hollywood trope with humor
“Hyenas are communists”: Right-wing story hour, part 1 — the banality of celebrity
Timothy Denevi
Conservative influencer Jack Posobiec read his so-called book to a dozen kids on a weekday morning in D.C. But why?
Watchdog accuses right-wing Supreme Court takeover architect of funneling $73M in non-profit funds
Areeba Shah
Campaign for Accountability complaint calls for IRS investigation into tax-exempt groups linked to Leonard Leo
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