What happens to DOGE without Elon Musk?
Elon Musk may be gone from the Trump administration — and his friendship status with President Donald Trump may be ...
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The crisis in American air travel, explained by Newark airport
Air travel is such a common part of modern life that it’s easy to forget all the miraculous technology and ...
Should women be in combat?
Women weren’t allowed to officially serve in combat jobs when Emelie Vanasse started her ROTC program at George Washington University. ...
Has the world had it with Israel?
In Israel, left-wing politician Yair Golan, a retired general, recently stirred controversy when he said in an interview with Israel ...
What happened to the bestselling young white man?
Every generation has a small group of young fiction writers who make it: They top bestseller lists, win prizes, and ...
“Baby Botox” and the psychology of cosmetic procedures
Botox injections used to be a secret for (largely) women in their 40s and 50s. But growing numbers of (largely) ...
Donald Trump keeps declaring national emergencies. Why?
President Donald Trump has made a habit of declaring emergencies. Since he took office for his second term, Trump has ...
America is a country of doomsday preppers
If you’re anything like me, following the news makes it feel like the world is on the verge of collapse. ...
What Pope Leo XIV’s history can tell us about his papacy
Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Prevost, is the first American pontiff. He was elected on Thursday, less than ...
The remaking of Marco Rubio
Perhaps you’ve heard about wearing multiple hats at work, but four? It might be too many for most people, but ...
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