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George Santos treated politics like reality TV. And he won.

The expelled rep used his time in Congress like a Real Housewife, and now he’s found his true calling making bank on Cameo.

By Alex Abad-Santos

America’s unique, enduring gun problem, explained

The factors that lead to tragedies like the University of Nevada, Las Vegas shooting are deeply ingrained in US politics, culture, and law.

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It’s just a tip

You can say no to the tipping tablet. That doesn’t mean you should.

By Emily Stewart

Blue Eye Samurai is one of the smartest Netflix shows in years

Netflix struggled for years to land a mainstream anime hit. Enter Blue Eye Samurai.

By Aja Romano

3 winners and 1 loser from the fourth Republican presidential debate

A Haley-Christie alliance emerged. But it’s a long way away from threatening Trump.

By Andrew Prokop

The “apocalyptic” humanitarian situation in Gaza, captured by one quote

Increasingly, civilians are running out of safe places to go.

By Li Zhou

Why buying a house in the US is so hard right now

Charting America’s homeownership problem.

By Adam Freelander

Plagiarism doesn’t need AI to thrive online

A YouTuber’s deep dive on plagiarism tries to make viewers care when creators steal content.

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To our generation, being a mom looks thankless, exhausting, and lonely. Can we change the story?

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