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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    The US’s biggest tennis stars don’t really want to get political. They might not have a choice.The US’s biggest tennis stars don’t really want to get political. They might not have a choice.
    Culture

    The biggest storyline at the 2026 Australian Open is Americans being asked about Trump.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Why expensive airline “premiums” don’t feel special at allWhy expensive airline “premiums” don’t feel special at all
    Culture

    From getting to pick your seat to boarding in a better zone, airlines have turned “premium” add-ons into big profits.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Why is America so horny for gay hockey jocks?Why is America so horny for gay hockey jocks?
    Culture

    What Heated Rivalry and gay hockey smut can tell us about ourselves.

    By Alex Abad-Santos and Constance Grady
    Culture
    Airports and airlines have a fake service dog problemAirports and airlines have a fake service dog problem
    Culture

    Why so many people take advantage of airlines’ service dog loophole.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Please don’t make airports healthy again. Just make them more efficient.Please don’t make airports healthy again. Just make them more efficient.
    Culture

    Mini gyms and healthier food options aren’t going to make airports less miserable.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Want a new job? Be (sort of) annoying.Want a new job? Be (sort of) annoying.
    Culture

    AI has changed the hiring process, and one way to stand out is to be as human as possible.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    A defense of Thanksgiving turkeyA defense of Thanksgiving turkey
    Culture

    Don’t Americans deserve better than turkey on Thanksgiving?

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Kids do not want to go to child-free weddings eitherKids do not want to go to child-free weddings either
    Culture

    Do not bring your child to a child-free wedding. They don’t want to go.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Why everyone is still so obsessed with Sydney SweeneyWhy everyone is still so obsessed with Sydney Sweeney
    Culture

    Is the actress really having the worst week ever? Why does everyone care?

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Gen Z’s war against leggingsGen Z’s war against leggings
    Culture

    Do these leggings make millennials look old?

    By Alex Abad-Santos