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3 horrifying extreme weather scenarios the US doesn’t talk about enough

Scientists say these nightmare weather events could happen at any time.

The makers of OxyContin may have tried to hide $1 billion in assets

New York’s attorney general found $1 billion in previously undisclosed wire transfers as Purdue Pharma owners the Sackler family work to reach a settlement.

The best case for and against a fracking ban

Fracking has helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But it also keeps us dependent on fossil fuels.

A US military operation killed Osama bin Laden’s son, Hamza, the White House confirms

Hamza bin Laden is believed to have been the last of Osama’s sons with ties to al-Qaeda.

The third Democratic presidential debate, explained in under 30 minutes

On this episode of Today, Explained, Matt Yglesias and Tara Golshan break down the debate among the 10 top Democratic contenders.

You’ve never seen anything quite like Amazon’s Undone. We mean that literally.

This visually stunning show is a trippy sci-fi drama and a lovely story about a woman dealing with trauma, all in one.

Jerry Falwell Jr., and the allegations against him, explained

Why one of the best-known American evangelicals is facing big-time scrutiny.

Hustlers asks what Goodfellas would look like if it were about women. It rules.

The new film, based on a true story, is a neon-soaked, incredibly fun meditation on female friendship.