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What we know — and still don’t — about the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh

Absent an FBI investigation, the case hinges heavily on first-person accounts and character testimony.

By Li Zhou

“There’s an Elon Musk premium in the stock”: Why Tesla can’t get rid of Musk

The DOJ and SEC have probes open. Musk’s tweets have been problematic. And yet, he’s likely to stay on.

By Emily Stewart

Putting a dollar value on one of oil’s biggest subsidies: military protection

Defending the oil supply costs a lot of money.

By David Roberts

Ford will testify on Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations in front of Senate on Thursday

Her attorneys are still negotiating the specifics, and the hearing will take place at 10 am.

By Li Zhou and Emily Stewart

Why movie theaters are trading popcorn and soda for chimichangas and custom cocktails

"Dinner and a movie" is taking on a whole new meaning.

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Alyssa Milano: I was sexually assaulted as a teen. Here’s why I didn’t report.

It took me 30 years to tell anyone. And I’m far from alone.

By Alyssa Milano

Don’t sleep on Sorry for Your Loss, a terrific new half-hour drama airing on Facebook

The new series charts a young widow’s grief and gives Elizabeth Olsen a part worthy of her talent.

By Todd VanDerWerff

6 siblings of an Arizona congressman endorse his opponent in attack ads

Rep. Paul Gosar’s brothers and sisters are featured in ads for his opponent, David Brill.

By Emily Stewart

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