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The One FTX Conspiracy Theory That Is Too Dumb to Be True

A ludicrous scandal ended with an actual arrest, and somehow that’s not good enough for people.

A Peek Into Dear Prudence: The Book

The book will hit stores in April 2023.

The Bizarre and Boorish Genius Who Invented Modern College Football

Mississippi State’s Mike Leach leaves behind a complicated but towering legacy.

The Jingle That Turned Cellino & Barnes Into Household Names

And why we all cared when these two personal injury lawyers split up.

The Life and Legacy of Grant Wahl

Remembering a great journalist.

Why Do the World Cup’s Big Underdogs Look So Much Better Than the Favorites?

The heavyweights can’t take these upstarts for granted.

My Husband Budgeted $100 Total for All of His Christmas Gifts… What?

I spent his budget on one gift.

Help! My Neighbor Is Trying to Drive His Wife Out of the House With Loud Noises.

We have a culture of minding our business, but...

The Government Workers Facing Seven Years in Prison for Not Updating Software

Their mistake appears to have had enormous consequences, but this seems like overkill.

The White Lotus Left Us With a Bigger Mystery Than the One It Started With

And the key to understanding it may be this classic movie.