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THE FEED
what we know
what we know
The Northern Lights May Be Visible Again on Saturday Night
The big geomagnetic storm is still going, so there may be more rare chances to see the aurora borealis.
early and often
early and often
Can the 2024 DNC Thwart Chicago Protests By Going Virtual?
Antiwar protesters want this year’s Democratic convention to resemble 1968 — but it won’t be anywhere near as easy to target.
early and often
early and often
The Kristi Noem Dog-Killing Story Is Actually Worse in Context
Noem is encouraging people to read her new book, No Going Back, and judge the dog-shooting anecdote for themselves. She probably shouldn’t.
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early and often
Rick Scott Tries to Copy Trump’s Claims of Persecution
The senator whose health care company was hit with a giant Medicare fraud fine now wants it retroactively blamed on politicized prosecutors.
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early and often
Trump Squeezes in Fundraiser After Barron’s Graduation
Donald Trump got excused from his hush-money trial to be with his son. Instead, he’s spending half the day with Republican donors in Minnesota.
obituary
obituary
The Man Who Brought Theoretical Physics to Wall Street
If hedge-fund titan (and elite mathematician) Jim Simons wasn’t history’s greatest trader, he was among a handful who could ever make that claim.
early and often
early and often
Who’s the Trump VP Pick? Latest Odds for Every Shortlist Candidate.
Does MTG have “the look”? Is Tim Scott loyal enough? Is Kristi Noem out? Here are each VP candidate’s odds in the race to be Trump’s running mate.
trump on trial
trump on trial
What Happened in the Trump Trial Today: More From Aide Madeleine
A running recap of Donald Trump’s first criminal trial.
life after roe
life after roe
Not Even RFK Jr.’s Running-Mate Knows His Abortion Stance
His campaign says abortion is a “divisive issue.” Maybe that’s why he sometimes seems to be on both sides of it.
the law
the law
Will Donald Trump Take the Stand?
To testify or not to testify — it’s not a tough question.
the national interest
the national interest
In Defense of Punching Left
The problem with Solidarity.
poll position
poll position
What the Polls Say Today: Democrats Take Lead in Generic Congressional Ballot
Democrats recently moved into a narrow lead, though handicappers still give Republicans a good chance to hold the House.
just asking questions
just asking questions
The Viral Ohio State Commencement Speaker Explains Himself
Chris Pan discusses getting booed by 70,000 people while leading an ayahuasca-inspired sing-along.
the national interest
the national interest
How Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Brain Worm Could Save America
A butterfly flaps its wings …
the money game
the money game
Peloton’s Diehards Are Gaming Out Which Instructors Might Get the Ax
Private equity is circling the pandemic darling, which hasn’t figured out how to make money.
trump on trial
trump on trial
‘Sleepy Don’: Trump Falls Asleep (Five Times!) at Hush Money Trial
A running list of Donald Trump’s many courtroom snoozes during his Manhattan criminal trial.
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early and often
Republicans Want to Give Netanyahu a Blank Check
“America First” conservatives are fuming at Biden for trying to limit attacks in Gaza rather than letting Israel do as it pleases.
screen time
screen time
TikTok Reaches for the Constitution
The app’s complicated relationship with free speech might be its last hope
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early and often
Uvalde’s Next Congressman Might Be a Gunfluencer
In the latest battle of the Republican civil war, a Texas moderate is challenged by “The AK Guy.”
trump on trial
trump on trial
The New York Jail Cells Trump Could Soon Call Home
Experts say the former president may be using a combination sink-toilet if he violates his gag order again.
retail rabbit hole
retail rabbit hole
Every Question You Have About Temu, Answered
How are the headphones $4.98? Will the lip liner give me hives? A guide to shopping the chaotic new site without ending up with a closet of junk.
trump on trial
trump on trial
This Isn’t the Same Stormy Daniels
The night she met Donald Trump changed both their worlds.
life after roe
life after roe
Ruling Against New York Abortion Vote Is a Blow to Democrats
The ruling tossing a November ballot measure won’t roll back abortion rights in the state, but it could rob Democrats of a turnout booster.
royal rumblings
royal rumblings
King Charles Snubs Prince Harry Twice in One Day
Hours after Harry confirmed his dad won’t see him, Buckingham Palace announced Charles is putting William in charge of Harry’s old regiment.
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early and often
Poll Finds Most College Students Aren’t Focused on Gaza War
Despite the attention on campus protests, most students don’t blame Biden for the situation in Gaza and are more concerned about domestic issues.