Food stamps, redefined by red states
The United States Department of Agriculture has approved waivers for Arkansas, Idaho, and Utah to restrict what foods can be…
When — and why — did we start bobbing for apples?
There’s a 2016 segment of “The Rachael Ray Show” that I think about more often than I should during the…
Diddy files appeal to overturn conviction and 4-year prison sentence
Sean “Diddy” Combs has officially launched a bid to overturn his conviction and four-year prison sentence, filing a notice of…
Efforts to avenge Charlie Kirk’s death have fallen apart everywhere — except where it counts
Organized right-wing doxxing efforts have evaporated in the month since the killing of Charlie Kirk, the former head of Turning…
Vaccines: Why they’re even more important than you think
Vaccines work, actually. But that’s not all. Depending on the specific vaccine we’re talking about, that jab might also prevent…
The people’s beef with McDonald’s: Why activists are calling for a nationwide boycott
It’s been a turbulent stretch for McDonald’s, with public health scandals, policy reversals — and now, a boycott. Last fall,…
The 8 best Trader Joe’s candies for Halloween
It’s officially spooky season, which means it’s also time to indulge in your favorite candies and confectionaries. Who says candy…
“Breaking the Deadlock” shows us what civil discourse could look like
Eddie Glaude Jr. slumps a bit as he rubs his forehead, the universal sign of being overwhelmed by the flood…
“Little Marco” goes big MAGA — with his eyes on the White House
Most of America first took notice of Marco Rubio when he gave one of the most-cringe prime-time performances of all…
Global water supplies threatened by overmining of aquifers
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