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“No Other Choice”: What not to do when you lose your job
Of all the disturbing trends I’ve been made unwitting witness to in the hyper-technological age, cheering for someone’s unemployment stands...
The Waterboys remind Americans how to be cool
In a world that revolves around the confounding belief that modern humans can only process information being presented in 30-second...
Tori Amos’ return targets lizard demons
Tori Amos is returning to the front lines. Her 18th studio album, “In Times of Dragons,” out in April 2026...
Bari Weiss takes reins at CBS News
Paramount Skydance has made it official: Bari Weiss is taking over CBS News. The company is acquiring her media startup,...
“Task,” a crime drama that dares to embrace forgiveness
Robbie Prendergrast (Tom Pelphrey) spends a lot of time thinking about escaping his life on “Task.” Before he heads into...
The dumbing down of America, one banned book at a time
Amid last week’s parade of proclamations about beardo generals and Navy-vessel aesthetics, there was one announcement that felt wholesomely, uncomplicatedly...
Bad Bunny turns SNL into a masterclass on Latino pride and power
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, hosting the season 51 premiere of Saturday Night Live this weekend, used his monologue to...
Stars selling out free speech: Now headlining in Saudi Arabia!
Since Friday, Sept. 26, Saudi Arabia’s capital city has been hosting more than 50 comics performing in the kingdom’s inaugural...
“The Smashing Machine” is a futile fight for perfection
Mixed martial arts is a style of full-contact fighting that combines techniques and styles from various sports, including wrestling, judo...
Good Boy”: When your dog stars in a horror movie, take cues from “The Shining
Has your dog or cat ever stared intently into the corner . . . at nothing? That’s the crux of...
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