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Trump Spends Labor Day Tweeting, Golfing as Hurricane Dorian Threatens U.S.

The White House insists Trump was briefed every hour on the approaching hurricane.

Texas Gunman Was Fired Mere Hours Before Killing 7 in Shooting Spree

Seth Aaron Ator had been fired Saturday from Journey Oilfield Services.

Eight Dead, At Least 26 Missing in Boat Fire off Southern California Coast

When fire fighters arrived the boat was already fully engulfed in flames.

Hurricane Dorian Kills at Least Five in Bahamas Amid Extensive Flooding

The governors of South Carolina and Georgia ordered mandatory evacuations along the coastline starting at noon Monday.

Alaska Hatches a New Scheme to Crush Unions by Treating Them Like Abortion Clinics

Alaska may crush public sector unions by treating them like abortion clinics.

A Spoiler-Filled Discussion of Succession Season 2, Episode 4

Is the relationship between Gerri and Roman the sweetest on the show?

Why Is It OK for Employers to Constantly Surveil Workers?

Centering the debate on “consumer privacy” falsely creates dual identities with different protections for you the consumer and you the worker.

I’m a Childless Woman Suddenly Caring for My 12-Year-Old Nephew. What Do I Say to Him About Sex?

I don’t want him to wind up on Teen Mom.

In Praise of Parasols

They’re better than sunscreen. Really.

Pope Francis Trapped in an Elevator for 25 Minutes

As tests of faith go, it wasn’t exactly 40 days and 40 nights in the desert.