He went to Burning Man chasing a dream — it ended in mystery
In the hot desert of Black Rock City, an ephemeral town in northwestern Nevada that temporarily exists for the annual…
How to host a scary movie night like Elvira
Cassandra Peterson understands the power of a movie night — or more specifically, the kind of movie night that wobbles…
Trump says he “would love” to run for unconstitutional third term
President Donald Trump refused to rule out running for a third term on Monday, even though he is prevented from…
Elon Musk’s moon mission divides MAGA loyalties
President Donald Trump’s rapid descent into lawlessness has made it clear: Members of his first administration effectively held back his…
How trans panic steals from horror films
On paper, former swimmer Riley Gaines is a puzzling choice for MAGA’s appointed “victim” of trans people. Gaines has built…
This is ground zero in the conservative quest for more patriotic and Christian public schools
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“Rigged and stolen”: Trump calls for ban on mail-in, early voting ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump pushed for an end to all early voting in a post to Truth Social on Sunday. Trump…
Misty Copeland’s legacy: Ballet, breaking barriers, and beyond
On October 22, 2025, Misty Copeland took her final bow with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) during a gala at…
“I’ve felt pain too”: Bessent claims to be a soybean farmer while defending Trump trade war
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent‘s net worth is believed to be north of half a billion dollars. Still, the former hedge…
Teen handcuffed after AI thinks Doritos are a weapon
At Kenwood High School in Baltimore County, Maryland, a 16-year-old student was handcuffed at gunpoint after an AI-powered security system…