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The U.S. Knows Exactly What It Needs to Do to Beat the Netherlands

The game is a favorable matchup for both teams in different ways.

Is Marjorie Taylor Greene Pivoting Away From Jewish Space Lasers?

The erstwhile enthusiast for every conspiracy theory in the world is suddenly talking to reporters about the importance of moderation.

Three Conservative Judges Just Ended Aileen Cannon’s Outrageous Interference With the Mar-a-Lago Case

The criminal investigation into the former president will now proceed unimpeded.

The Brief Wondrous Life of Mitt Romney’s Beard

It "was itchy," he said.

Why Elon Musk’s Redpilling Is So Painful to Watch

A right-wing turn hasn’t made the Twitter CEO any better at posting.

How We Are Experiencing The Textbook Normalization of Hate

Donald Trump’s falling star makes Republicans slightly more willing to denounce his bigotry. But the dinner with Ye and Fuentes is still problematic.

The Worst—Just Horribly Cringe, Completely Embarrassing—Songs on Our Spotify Wrapped This Year

We are mortified.

How To Prevent Major Meltdowns

Perhaps it’s time to add some professionals to your parenting team.

My In-Laws Claim Poor People Just “Don’t Work Hard Enough.” They Don’t Know About My Family.

They talk about their history of being “poor.”

I’m So Worried My Son Is Becoming “That Kid.” How Can I Keep That From Happening?

Parenting advice on school choice, poor behavior, and preschool.