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Explore the January 2026 IssueCheck out more from this issue and find your next story to read.View MoreThe prime minister…
Every Thanksgiving when I was growing up, my family held a Wacky Tacky Talent Show so needlessly competitive that at…
Americans are very unhappy with Donald Trump, and they’re very unhappy with him for one reason in particular: the cost…
Yes, it’s true—DOGE “doesn’t exist” anymore. But we would never dream of letting it evaporate without an exit interview. DOGE:…
Earlier this week Donald Trump told a journalist “Quiet, piggy,” and later lashed out at another reporter in the Oval…
Dan Driscoll kept everyone waiting. The United States secretary of the Army had been due to arrive earlier today at…
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Someone Seeking InspirationCourtesy of JBLShower Sing-Along (Or Not)Some people do their best thinking in the shower. For others, it’s a…
Updated with new questions at 4:50 p.m. ET on November 18, 2025.If I have provided you with any factoids in…
What, exactly, is the plan for all the pennies?Many Americans—and many people who, though not American, enjoy watching from a…