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The “Angry Young Men” Who Turned Punk into New Wave.

Punk was angry—but the so-called Angry Young Men were really melodic sophisticates in punk clothing, transforming pub-rock and power-pop into New Wave.

Help! My Family Is Ruining the Only Thanksgiving Tradition I Care About.

I don't want to go anymore.

The Stars Who Laundered This World Cup’s Abuses

Among many others, Xavi didn’t have to be so good at what he was paid to do.

The Pessimist’s Case Against the U.S. Men’s National Team

On a good day, America can beat anybody. But it just does not have enough good days.

The Optimist’s Case for the U.S. Men’s National Team

Why America could spring a surprise on those who underestimate it at the World Cup.

Why the World Cup Is More Unpredictable Than It’s Been in Ages

COVID turned the soccer world upside-down. It’s about to learn where it’s landed.

Will Kevin McCarthy Get the Votes to Become House Speaker?

House Republicans will have a narrow majority. Will “Speaker Kevin McCarthy” be part of it?

Elon Musk’s Delusional Fixation at Twitter

Please, Elon, hire a CEO.

Oh, Good: Netflix’s Big New Hit Is Promoting an Absurd “Theory” About Human History

Joe Rogan is, naturally, a fan.

Elizabeth Holmes Is Going to Prison

Her lawyers had asked for no more than 18 months.