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The Thrilling True Story of the Fraser Clan That Inspired ‘Outlander’
There’s nothing better than an escapist summer series. I discovered Outlander after my second child was born, when—exhausted by a…
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Richard Brody’s Summertime Movie Picks
The recent heat wave may be only a memory—but enshrining memories is what movies do, and many of them rely on harsh summer climates as…
Style
Nobody Wins on “Surrounded”
A couple of weeks ago, a clip from a YouTube video titled “1 Progressive vs 20 Far-Right Conservatives” started circulating on social…
World
Hollywood’s Conservative Pivot
“King of the Hill,” the animated sitcom that first ran for thirteen Americana-powered seasons between 1997 and 2010, had a deceptively…
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“Indoctrination”? We Call It “Education.”
It is not unusual for American presidents to have an interest in history. In some cases, such as Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and…
Style
“Weapons,” “Harvest,” and the Shackles of the Horror Genre
Horror is an accursed genre. Because it promises to deliver a specific sensational effect, its stories are obliged to fit into preordained…
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Learning History Is a Righteous Form of Resistance
Dr. Joshua Allen Gilbert listened to his patient describe their sexual encounters with women. Gilbert thought highly of this patient, whom…
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The Two Faces of American Greatness
However historians judge Donald Trump after he leaves the White House, we will have to give him credit for turning a slogan of eight…
Beauty
Project Runway Is Back—Can It Finally Produce a New Fashion Star?
When Project Runway first aired it became a global phenomenon. I would know—I sat in front of my TV back in my hometown of La Paz,…
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The Blue-State Hospitals Carrying Out Trump’s Anti-Trans Agenda
Still, as trans kids and advocates had predicted and feared, certain health care providers began complying with Trump’s order in advance.…
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How RFK Jr.’s War on Junk Food Could Backfire on Vulnerable Americans
There are arguments that limiting access to ultraprocessed foods could be difficult for low-income households, as they need to have the…
Culture
China July car sales growth slows on weak hybrid demand, price war curbs
China’s car sales growth slowed in July partly due to weaker demand for hybrids, as regulators in the world’s biggest auto market crack…
Fashion
My Sister Keeps Taking My Jeans and Sneakers, so I'm Having Her Get Her Own—32 Chic Picks I Highly Recommend
There are so many perks about having a sister, but can she please just stop stealing my clothes? Lately, my sister has developed a bad…
Culture
China tells brokers to stop touting stablecoins to cool frenzy: sources
China told local brokers and other bodies to stop publishing research or hold seminars to promote stablecoins, seeking to rein in the…
Culture
IReit Global sees risk of losing potential lawsuit as ‘remote’, takes no action for now
The manager of IReit Global does not plan to take any steps to mitigate the impact of a potential lawsuit from its main tenant for now,…
Fashion
It's Official: This "Dated" Legging Trend Is Back
I honestly can't remember the last time I reached for any other legging style than basic ankle-length ones. They're usually black, but…
Culture
SoftBank shares hit record high on AI prospects
Shares in SoftBank Group jumped more than 13 per cent to a record high on Friday (Aug 8) in a show of investor support for the Japanese…
Fashion
It's Shocking How Much Cooler This Trainer Colour Makes a White Skirt or Jeans Look
Hold it right there. Autumn may be calling, and the urge to reach for something cosy grows stronger by the day. But with the weather still…
Culture
Singapore semiconductor firms exposed to planned US tariff, but impact may vary: analysts
Semiconductor-related firms in Singapore are under the spotlight after President Donald Trump’s threat of a US semiconductor tariff.…
Fashion
I'm Bored With My Sneakers—7 Outdated Styles I'm Swapping for These Cool Nordstrom Picks Instead
I live in NYC, which means I walk over five miles a day on average—walking to and from work, racing home from Trader Joe's so my ice cream…
Beauty
What’s Going to Happen in the Series Finale of ‘And Just Like That…’? 5 Predictions
The Sex and the City televisual universe was, ever so briefly, so back—but now, friends, And Just Like That… is so over—or about to be,…
Fashion
I Gasped When I Saw COS’s New-In—These Styles Won’t Last Until September
There’s something about the first flicker of pre-autumn fashion that sparks a quiet thrill. It may still be August, but it’s almost…
Culture
Ticker glitch, rising competition deepen woes for Australian bourse
ASX is grappling with rising regulatory pressure and intensifying competition, as shares of Australia’s main exchange operator trail most…
Business
Ghana promises full investigation into helicopter crash which killed two ministers
Ghana's President John Mahama has promised a full investigation into Wednesday's helicopter crash that killed two government ministers and…