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Archives for January 2019

World Politics
John Bolton’s obsession with fighting Iran is making Trump policy more dangerousJohn Bolton’s obsession with fighting Iran is making Trump policy more dangerous
World Politics

The US didn’t attack Iran this time, but the national security adviser still seeks regime change.

By Alex Ward
Science
Ever wake up to a numb, dead arm? Here’s what’s happening.Ever wake up to a numb, dead arm? Here’s what’s happening.
Science

Beyond pins and needles — why falling asleep on an arm can make it feel “dead.”

By Brian Resnick
Science
Oumuamua is the only interstellar object we’ve ever seen in our solar system. What is it?Oumuamua is the only interstellar object we’ve ever seen in our solar system. What is it?
Science

Harvard scientists recently speculated it could be an alien spaceship. It’s a fun thought, though extremely unlikely.

By Brian Resnick
Explainers
The weekend’s Trump-Russia news, explainedThe weekend’s Trump-Russia news, explained
Explainers

Trump hiding Putin meeting details, the counterintelligence investigation into the president, and Bill Barr’s promises on the Mueller probe.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Fox & Friends keeps pushing misinformation about Ocasio-Cortez’s tax ideaFox & Friends keeps pushing misinformation about Ocasio-Cortez’s tax idea
Politics

Ironically, the latest example occurred during a discussion of how Democrats supposedly don’t understand economics.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Trump is trying to tweet his way out of the shutdownTrump is trying to tweet his way out of the shutdown
Politics

It’s not working.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
The economic cost of the shutdown will soon be the cost of the wallThe economic cost of the shutdown will soon be the cost of the wall
Politics

Trump’s $5 billion wall demand caused what’s about to be a $5 billion shutdown.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Rhode Island’s governor will propose legalizing marijuanaRhode Island’s governor will propose legalizing marijuana
Politics

The state would join several of its New England neighbors, which have already legalized or are considering it.

By German Lopez
The astonishing effects of the shutdown, in 8 charts
Politics

The longest shutdown, by the numbers.

By Javier Zarracina and Li Zhou
Politics
Impeaching Trump: why this Congress member says the time is nowImpeaching Trump: why this Congress member says the time is now
Politics

“I did not file articles of impeachment to further the interests of my party,” says Rep. Brad Sherman.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Senators are getting paid during the government shutdown. Many low-wage contractors aren’t.Senators are getting paid during the government shutdown. Many low-wage contractors aren’t.
Politics

Unlike other government employees, some may not even receive back pay.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Why thousands of Los Angeles teachers are going on strikeWhy thousands of Los Angeles teachers are going on strike
Politics

The second-largest school district in the country joins a growing national movement for better school funding and higher teacher pay.

By Amanda Sakuma
Politics
Trump promotes Pat Buchanan column that makes white nationalist case for his border wallTrump promotes Pat Buchanan column that makes white nationalist case for his border wall
Politics

The president endorses a column that claims, “The Democratic Party is hostile to white men.”

By Aaron Rupar
Culture
Marie Kondo and the fantasy of a tidy life, explainedMarie Kondo and the fantasy of a tidy life, explained
Culture

Marie Kondo isn’t just selling tidying tips. She’s selling the fantasy of perfect control.

By Constance Grady
Buying a new purse? This startup wants to help you pay for it — but could also get you into debt.
Money

Afterpay is the latest company to target young shoppers looking for a deal.

By Susie Cagle