“Squid Game 2” fittingly plays a different and still very relevant game for its return
Before Elon Musk effectively bought an American presidency, he mounted a hostile takeover of the attention economy. His initial bulk...
The year’s most disturbing nudity in film
Celebrity skin on screen was more uncomfortable than titillating this year – as if actors displaying their bodies did not...
“Wicked” has a sing-along version you can now annoy your family with at home
The wait is over. "Wicked" is coming to homes with a bonus sing-along version. Before the year's end, the Golden Globe-nominated...
“Dire shortage”: Elon Musk sparks MAGA backlash after calling for more immigrant workers
Billionaire Tesla and X owner Elon Musk, President-elect Donald Trump's chief financier, on Wednesday sparked MAGA backlash after defending visas for foreign tech...
Russia Resorting To Scooters On The Battlefield
We've seen all sorts of crazy vehicles used by Russians in their war against Ukraine, from soldiers on dirt bikes...
Giddyup! Did Beyoncé just hint at a “Cowboy Carter” tour?
Get your cowboy boots and hats ready — Beyoncé is teasing her fans with a surprise in the new year. The...
“Please take care of us”: Low-income Trump voters worry he’ll cut benefits they rely on
From low-income voters who supported Donald Trump last month, a plea to the president-elect: don’t cut our benefits. Trump has...
The eternal awkwardness of winter break
When I was about 7, Los Angeles public schools shifted to a “year-round” schedule. The effect, for my elementary school,...
How the US made progress against gun violence in 2024
If you follow the news about gun violence in America, you know that there’s a lot to be pessimistic about....
A “suicide pod” in Switzerland roils the right-to-die debate.
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