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Why Ireland’s new leftist president matters — but maybe only a little

In the same week that violent anti-immigrant riots broke out in the western suburbs of Dublin, voters in the Republic of Ireland overwhelmingly elected Catherine Connolly, an independent leftist who has been strongly critical of Israel, the U.S. and the…

October 28, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Mamdani spoke of his aunt’s fear after 9/11. Backlash revealed how Islamophobia persists

This story was originally published by The 19th. This story was originally reported by Shefali Luthra of The 19th. Meet Shefali and read more of her reporting on gender, politics and policy. A speech by New York mayoral candidate Zohran…

October 28, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Jon Stewart isn’t ready to walk away from “The Daily Show”

Jon Stewart isn’t ready to leave “The Daily Show” — at least, not yet. Speaking with New Yorker editor David Remnick at the New Yorker Festival on Sunday, Stewart said he’s “working on staying” at Comedy Central once his contract…

October 28, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

CNN head told reporters to ease up on East Wing demolition stories after Trump meeting: report

CNN CEO Mark Thompson allegedly told the company’s editorial staff to ease up on coverage of Donald Trump‘s demolition of the East Wing after a private meeting with the president. Per media news outlet Status, Thompson met with Trump last…

October 27, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

“It was perfect”: Trump won’t say why he received MRI at Walter Reed

President Donald Trump revealed that his recent visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center included an MRI scan that he called “perfect.” The Trump administration announced early in October that Trump would be receiving a second once-yearly check-up ahead…

October 27, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

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 Burning Man festival, a heart-shaped mirror adorned with peacock-like wooden rays stood as a destination for festivalgoers to take mirror…

October 27, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

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 between horror and hilarity, where the fake blood maybe gleams brighter than the budget. Long before “so bad it’s good”…

October 27, 2025 · by Jamie Cook · 0

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 running again by the 22nd Amendment. When asked by reporters on Air Force One about a 2028 ticket, Trump said…

October 27, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

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 most authoritarian instincts. Powered by a quest for vengeance and the knowledge of experience, Trump returned to the White House…

October 27, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

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 an entire career on a single incident when she was a college swimmer, when she tied for fifth place during…

October 27, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0