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Archives for January 2019

Money
Rashida Tlaib’s thobe and Ilhan Omar’s hijab are making congressional historyRashida Tlaib’s thobe and Ilhan Omar’s hijab are making congressional history
Money

There’s even a hashtag: #TweetYourThobe.

By Rebecca Jennings
Politics
Trump is the obstacle to a shutdown dealTrump is the obstacle to a shutdown deal
Politics

Is the White House willing to compromise on immigration? Don’t believe the hype.

By Dara Lind
Explainers
Why are Bird Box memes so popular? It’s complicated.Why are Bird Box memes so popular? It’s complicated.
Explainers

Netflix’s hit horror flick about family bonding has inspired lots of real-life family bonding via memes.

By Aja Romano
Money
YouTube stars promoted gambling to kids. Now they have to answer to their peers.YouTube stars promoted gambling to kids. Now they have to answer to their peers.
Money

The Mystery Brand scandal, explained.

By Rebecca Jennings
Culture
A New Year’s resolution for everybody: cook moreA New Year’s resolution for everybody: cook more
Culture

Getting in the kitchen will improve your life in ways you might not even expect.

By Emily St. James
Politics
What about “horseface”?: reporter challenges a top Republican on foul languageWhat about “horseface”?: reporter challenges a top Republican on foul language
Politics

Kevin McCarthy tried to score points on Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s use of profanity. It didn’t go well.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
House Democrats move to defend Obamacare from conservative legal challengeHouse Democrats move to defend Obamacare from conservative legal challenge
Politics

Democrats begin to mount their defense of Obamacare in the second day of the new Congress.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The White House keeps citing the Vatican as an example of walls working. It doesn’t make sense.The White House keeps citing the Vatican as an example of walls working. It doesn’t make sense.
Politics

The Vatican does have walls ... that you can get around.

By Emily Stewart
World Politics
What I learned go-karting around Tokyo dressed as Spider-ManWhat I learned go-karting around Tokyo dressed as Spider-Man
World Politics

I accidentally found myself in the middle of a national debate about tourism versus authenticity.

By Alex Ward
Culture
Ellen DeGeneres still wants Kevin Hart to host the Oscars. Her support has sparked new backlash.Ellen DeGeneres still wants Kevin Hart to host the Oscars. Her support has sparked new backlash.
Culture

The comedians will discuss Hart’s Oscars controversy on Ellen. But their chat itself is already controversial.

By Aja Romano
Politics
Republican Sen. Pat Roberts expected to announce retirement, giving Democrats hope of a blue KansasRepublican Sen. Pat Roberts expected to announce retirement, giving Democrats hope of a blue Kansas
Politics

2020 is a better Senate map for Democrats.

By Tara Golshan
Money
The problem with Bradley Cooper asking Lady Gaga to go makeup-free in A Star Is BornThe problem with Bradley Cooper asking Lady Gaga to go makeup-free in A Star Is Born
Money

We associate a lack of makeup with authenticity, but that’s not the whole story.

By Cheryl Wischhover
Awards Shows
Why A Star Is Born and Bohemian Rhapsody aren’t musicals, according to the Golden GlobesWhy A Star Is Born and Bohemian Rhapsody aren’t musicals, according to the Golden Globes
Awards Shows

Both films are nominated for Best Picture — Drama, even though they are two of the year’s most musical films.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Politics
Republican women will sit on the Senate Judiciary Committee for the first timeRepublican women will sit on the Senate Judiciary Committee for the first time
Politics

Marsha Blackburn and Joni Ernst will be the first Republican women to join the powerful Senate panel.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Trump says Democrats are to blame for the stock market’s troubles. They’re not.Trump says Democrats are to blame for the stock market’s troubles. They’re not.
Politics

Thursday’s stock market slide was Apple’s fault, not Nancy Pelosi’s.

By Emily Stewart