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Though it was swiftly canceled, the influence of Twin Peaks, newly on Blu-Ray for the first time, can be felt all over TV.


Left-of-center writers have issued three thoughtful critiques of a universal basic income in recent days. Here’s why I think they’re mistaken.

Money suffuses our political system. Here’s what’s going on, in charts.


Most uninsured Californians have gained health coverage since Obamacare’s insurance expansion started.


The e-cigarette industry is sponsoring state bills that have the veneer of public health.


Here’s what’s behind the strong GDP report


Being pro-Israel does not mean being pro-Netanyahu.


There’s actually some truth to the idea that you should look at your mother’s father.


We would love to know what the future holds for health spending. Here’s why we don’t.


West Africa is a lot different than America when it comes to health infrastructure.


Economists expect second-quarter GDP to be strong. But what if it’s not?


Twitter’s stock is surging after the company reported higher-than-expected revenues. But no one should be surprised that a company with hundreds of millions of users can generate millions of dollars in cash.


Environmentalists argue that the Obama administration’s coal leasing policies are undermining its climate agenda.


Twitter mocks the transparently phony transcript published by Israeli media.


“Without a doubt, there are still challenges that both sides [insurers and the Obama administration] are working through,” says Karen Ignagni, president of America’s Health Insurance Plans.