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Archives for August 2019

Culture
Political commentary can be both caustic and incisive. Molly Ivins showed America how.Political commentary can be both caustic and incisive. Molly Ivins showed America how.
Culture

The new documentary Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins explores the famed columnist’s life and legacy.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Money
The latest Spirit Airlines perk you have to pay for: booking and changing flights via textThe latest Spirit Airlines perk you have to pay for: booking and changing flights via text
Money

It’ll cost you $25 if you want to make a change with a live agent.

By Terry Nguyen
Politics
The state of the 2020 Democratic primary polls, explainedThe state of the 2020 Democratic primary polls, explained
Politics

There are three candidates at the top.

By Andrew Prokop
Explainers
Boris Johnson just suspended Parliament over Brexit. Here’s what’s going on.Boris Johnson just suspended Parliament over Brexit. Here’s what’s going on.
Explainers

The prime minister’s move is going to make it a lot harder for Parliament to oppose leaving the European Union without a deal in place.

By Jen Kirby
The many, many conversations about fried chicken sandwiches, explained
Money

On Popeyes vs. Chick-fil-A vs. our collective sanity.

By Rachel Sugar
Culture
The Joker’s final trailer reveals how society created the JokerThe Joker’s final trailer reveals how society created the Joker
Culture

It’s time to send in the clowns.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Climate
Puerto Rico’s first major storm since Hurricane Maria is approachingPuerto Rico’s first major storm since Hurricane Maria is approaching
Climate

Hurricane Dorian is much weaker than Maria, but Puerto Rico is in a more fragile state.

By Umair Irfan
Politics
Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson’s retirement offers Democrats another opportunity for a Senate pickupGeorgia Sen. Johnny Isakson’s retirement offers Democrats another opportunity for a Senate pickup
Politics

Both seats in the increasingly competitive state will now be up in 2020.

By Li Zhou
Politics
William Barr’s $30k Trump hotel party illustrates how corruption is becoming more brazen and blatantWilliam Barr’s $30k Trump hotel party illustrates how corruption is becoming more brazen and blatant
Politics

DOJ’s explanation for why Barr is lining his boss’s pockets doesn’t make sense.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld explains why he’s primarying Donald TrumpFormer Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld explains why he’s primarying Donald Trump
Politics

And why he says he’s a “normal Republican.”

By Jane Coaston
Money
Tomi Lahren now has an athleisure lineTomi Lahren now has an athleisure line
Money

The Fox Nation host collaborated with Alexo Athletica, an activewear company by a former NRATV host.

By Terry Nguyen
Technology
Recode Daily: Instagram’s latest play for Snapchat’s usersRecode Daily: Instagram’s latest play for Snapchat’s users
Technology

Plus: WeWork has an HR problem.

By Kat Borgerding
6 Hongkongers on how the protests have transformed their lives and their city
Features

“If we don’t win ... I don’t think we can win. But I just feel like we should do something, even though there’s a slim chance.”

By Jen Kirby
Explainers
Joe Kennedy’s potential primary challenge to Ed Markey, explainedJoe Kennedy’s potential primary challenge to Ed Markey, explained
Explainers

The two don’t have big ideological differences, but Kennedy is trying to make the case for generational change.

By Li Zhou
Money
We may never know how many people have accidentally signed up to pay Rihanna $50 a monthWe may never know how many people have accidentally signed up to pay Rihanna $50 a month
Money

Savage x Fenty’s “membership fee” keeps tripping people up.

By Kaitlyn Tiffany