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What’s the Deal With Beto O’Rourke’s “I’m Standing on a Countertop” Routine?

We get it, dude. You have cool pants.

Beto O’Rourke’s Health Care Proposal Is Not Medicare for All, but It Is Ambitious

One of the major political selling-points of Medicare for America is that it wouldn’t necessarily force workers off of their health plans.

Trump Has Retweeted at Least Four White Nationalist Accounts That Were Later Suspended

Trump says it’s “ridiculous” to connect him to the New Zealand attack, but his embrace of white-nationalist extremists has happened in plain sight.

Does the Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr. Trade Make Any Sense? (No.)

At first, it seemed like a bad trade. After some contemplation, it still seems like a bad trade.

The Angle: What Norwegian Mass Murderer Anders Breivik Has to Do With the New Zealand Attack

Breivik has even been labeled “Saint” and “Commander” by some of his followers.

Beto’s Massive First-Day Fundraising Haul Shows His Promise, but Doesn’t Address His Problems

Money matters. But it’s not everything.

Better Life Lab: The Calm Company

Insights from a different kind of unicorn company—one that strives to make big money without burning out its workers.

For Muslim New Zealanders, the Hate That Motivated Last Week’s Attack Is No Surprise

The past few days have shown New Zealand society at its worst, and its best.

Dick Dale, King of the Surf Guitar, Has Died at 81

Break a string in his honor.

Which No. 16 Seed Has the Best Shot at Being This Year’s UMBC?

A No. 16 seed hasn’t lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in more than a year.