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Why popularism is good — to a point

Weird ideas don’t win elections, but that doesn’t mean people should shut up about them.

Even Elon Musk doesn’t know what he means by free speech

The billionaire says he wants to make Twitter a free speech platform. That’s easier said than done.

One Good Thing: The cartoon dog who taught me how to be a dad

Bluey opened up my imagination and made the most boring part of parenting fun.

How to use Apple’s new repair program

You can finally buy new replacement iPhone parts from Apple.

One-fifth of all crocodiles, snakes, and other reptiles are threatened with extinction

They’re not cuddly, but they need our help.

Selling Sunset is fantastical, absurdist office drama

Selling Sunset and the irresistible allure of Barbie-on-Barbie pettiness.

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The Senate’s age-old old age problem

Dianne Feinstein’s colleagues are concerned the 88-year-old senator is struggling with memory loss, reports Tal Kopan of the San Francisco Chronicle. It’s raising concerns about Feinstein’s ability to do her job and the aging of America's politicians.

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