Is the DHS Shutdown Worth It?
Democrats want reforms, Republicans don't, and TSA workers are sleeping in their cars.
Did the Oscars Land?
The 98th Academy Awards had record noms, historic firsts, and a Best Picture split -- and the takes are still coming in.
Is College Over?
Tech leaders say degrees are obsolete. Others say they're more essential than ever. The answer, well, depends.
War's Windfall
Oil companies are cashing in during this war.
Karp's Power Shift
Will the AI revolution hurt college-educated women the most?
Harry Styles Hosted SNL. The Internet Has Thoughts
He owned the queerbaiting bit. Critics said the show was flat. Fans said his outfit was hot.
Was Trump Surprised?
His top general said Iran would close the Strait of Hormuz. Was he surprised when it actually closed?
Kharg Island: The Oil Chokehold
Ninety percent of Iran's oil flows through one tiny island. Trump is threatening to flatten it.
Oil At $300?
A few outliers say yes. Economics says no.
Paris Mayoral Race
Two visions for the capital -- and a preview of 2027. The answer may come down to housing versus security.
SonicSol, Suspended
Twitch suspended SonicSol for wearing sunglasses that reflected a paywalled tournament. The real fight is bigger.
Six Airmen, One Aging Plane, and the Cost of War
A KC-135 crash in Iraq killed six American crew members. The planes are 66 years old.
An International Escort Coalition?
The White House wants a naval coalition to force shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Nobody else is signing up.
Trump & Jake Paul
The president sat down with a YouTuber, danced on TikTok, and made a gay rights argument for war -- all on Day 12.
The Inflation U-Turn
Core PCE just hit a near two-year high, erasing months of progress -- and the worst may not be here yet
Un-Sanctioning Russian Oil
Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil to fight rising energy prices -- and started a fight with almost everyone else
Are the Oscars Irrelevant?
Viewership is down 43% from a decade ago. And the Academy just signed a deal to move to YouTube.
Who Should Win Best Picture?
The precursor sweep says one thing. The record-breaking nomination count says another. The critics say both are wrong.
Who Should Win Best Actress?
Jessie Buckley has swept every major precursor. Only one actor in history has done that and lost.
The Algo Will See You Now
AI-assisted diagnosis just cleared 1,250 FDA approvals. The doctors love it. But there are detractors.