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How Trump’s Plan to Designate Mexico’s Cartels as Terrorists Could Backfire

Another blow to the strained U.S.-Mexico relationship.

Some of the Best Black Friday Deals Are Already Here

Take a look before you even turn on the oven.

How Gourmet Makes Redefines the Traditional Baking Video

Also, Gogglebox and the best nonfiction books.

America’s Descent Into Legal Nihilism

It’s time to be blunt about what is happening in America.

The Joy and Horror of Dancing The Nutcracker, the Most Brutal Job in Ballet

A former Nutcracker dancer tells all.

Getting to the Cosmic Crisp’s Core

This new apple, created by Washington State University, has got the juice.

What’s Fact and What’s Fiction in The Two Popes

Was Pope Benedict XVI really a “Nazi”? Did Pope Francis almost get married? We break down Netflix’s new movie.

“History Is Written by the Victors” Was Not Written by the Victors

The quote is often attributed to Winston Churchill, but he was just rewriting some losers.

The Amazon Coat Was Always Just Fast Fashion

And now, it is over.

Michael Bloomberg Isn’t Interested in You

Bloomberg is running less a political campaign than a televised hypnotism operation.