Chilled, bacony summer noodles to soothe the heat wave blues
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Money exchanges between House members shape the balance of power in Congress
When Americans think about campaign finance, they usually picture wealthy donors, political action committees and super PACs pouring money into…
Risk of nuclear catastrophe is worse than ever. We can change that
Half a lifetime ago, I had a crappy copyediting job that meant I had to drive for 90 minutes through…
“President Curtis” is a “Rick and Morty” spinoff to believe in
Years ago on “Rick and Morty,” President Andre Curtis fumed that he can’t coexist with Rick Sanchez, a living god…
Your freezer wants to be hot
I was born the same year the Food Network debuted, which sometimes makes me feel as if I cut my…
The trademark wars of influencer culture
If you’re someone who likes to read and frequents places both online and IRL where other people who like to…
AI doomerism is misplaced. Here’s what it will take to pop the bubble
Nostalgia is supposed to take at least a decade or more to kick in, but nowadays people are already pining…
The small-screen seduction of the middle-aged woman
The starkest contrast between two summertime TV hits about women navigating midlife’s challenges shows up in the way its leading…
How to upgrade instant ramen into a genuinely good meal
I’ve been on a mission to transform a handful of my go-to “struggle meals” into something that feels and tastes…
Wall Street wants to change the rules for your 401(k)
Most Americans don’t look to their 401(k) plans for excitement or experimentation, instead relying on the promise that steady saving…