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Archives for January 2019

Politics
Rudy Giuliani just muddied the waters even more about the 2016 Trump Tower Moscow talksRudy Giuliani just muddied the waters even more about the 2016 Trump Tower Moscow talks
Politics

The president’s lawyer says Trump Organization had “an active proposal” in Russia until October, November 2016.

By Amanda Sakuma
Culture
Black Panther’s Best Picture Oscar nomination is a first for superhero moviesBlack Panther’s Best Picture Oscar nomination is a first for superhero movies
Culture

The movie scored seven total nominations, including Original Song, Original Score, and Costume Design.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Roma just scored Netflix its first Best Picture Oscar nominationRoma just scored Netflix its first Best Picture Oscar nomination
Culture

Netflix spent a reported $25 million on Roma’s awards season campaign. It paid off.

By Constance Grady
Focus groups shape what we buy. But how much do they really say about us?
Money

Even in the age of big data, brands can’t quit the focus group.

By Joseph Stromberg
Politics
Social media is rotting democracy from withinSocial media is rotting democracy from within
Politics

How social platforms enable far-right politicians’ campaigns to undermine democracy.

By Zack Beauchamp
Prices at Zuckerberg hospital’s emergency room are higher than anywhere else in San Francisco
Hospitals kept ER fees secret. We uncovered them.

Under the city’s watch, the public hospital’s prices have doubled since 2010.

By Sarah Kliff
Money
Brandon Truaxe, the controversial founder of the skin care company Deciem, has diedBrandon Truaxe, the controversial founder of the skin care company Deciem, has died
Money

In October, Truaxe was ousted from the company he founded.

By Cheryl Wischhover
Politics
Kamala Harris has been criticized for her criminal justice record. She’s just begun to offer a response.Kamala Harris has been criticized for her criminal justice record. She’s just begun to offer a response.
Politics

Harris provided some answers on the first day of her newly launched campaign.

By Li Zhou
archives
The sanctification — and sanitization — of Martin Luther King Jr.The sanctification — and sanitization — of Martin Luther King Jr.
archives

MLK was murdered more than 50 years ago. His legacy has been distorted ever since.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
Kamala Harris announces her historic 2020 presidential campaignKamala Harris announces her historic 2020 presidential campaign
Politics

The California senator and longtime prosecutor is officially running.

By Li Zhou
Money
For Bachelor contestants, every outfit is an opportunity for #sponconFor Bachelor contestants, every outfit is an opportunity for #sponcon
Money

Some contestants spend thousands of dollars on new clothes. Others ask brands to give them free outfits in exchange for exposure.

By Gaby Del Valle
Lunar eclipse 2019: how to watch this “supermoon” turn blood-red tonight
Science

It’s the last total lunar eclipse until 2021. Don’t miss it!

By Brian Resnick
Politics
Immigration hardliners outraged over Trump’s proposed shutdown dealImmigration hardliners outraged over Trump’s proposed shutdown deal
Politics

Democrats aren’t the only ones who think the deal should be dead on arrival.

By Amanda Sakuma
Politics
White students in MAGA gear taunt Native American eldersWhite students in MAGA gear taunt Native American elders
Politics

In a viral video, teens appear to confront Nathan Phillips, a veteran and member of the Omaha tribe.

By Amanda Sakuma
Culture
Star Trek: Discovery and the problem of charting a new future for a franchise with so much pastStar Trek: Discovery and the problem of charting a new future for a franchise with so much past
Culture

The show returns for its second season with a very enjoyable premiere that nevertheless leans heavily on Star Trek’s history.

By Emily St. James