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My Middle Schooler’s Friend is Smoking Weed. Can I Tell His Parents Without Betraying My Kid’s Trust?

Plus, how to throw away kid art without getting caught.

Here We Go Again With This “300” Crap

What is it with the right wing and Sparta?

What You Need to Know About “the Merge,” the Event That’s Supposed to Transform Crypto

Beginning with "Wait, what's the Merge?"

I Saw the “Trans Joker Movie” That Might Never Be Seen Again. It’s Really Something.

The People’s Joker premiered this week, then immediately had all of its following showings canceled.

The Perverse, Potentially Lethal Consequences of Lindsey Graham’s Federal Abortion Ban

Graham's bill would disproportionately affect patients in the most dire need of abortion.

Crashing the Night With My Cousin, Turned Into Something… More

It started out so innocently.

I Constantly Teach My Daughters Body Acceptance—but Can’t Follow My Own Advice

Parenting advice on body image, gun violence, and diets.

Russia Wants Citizens to Like, Comment, Subscribe for More Surveillance

Russia is keeping an eye on everyone, including pensioners and priests.

Meet the Future of USA Gymnastics

Two elegant, self-possessed newcomers join ranks with veterans in a post-Biles, Russia-free landscape.

Bad Sisters Has Too Many Sisters!

Also, watching My Son Hunter and remembering Queen Elizabeth II.