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Prediction markets allow you to bet on just about anything. Is that a problem?

The legendary newsroom has become a laughingstock under its new editor in chief.

While generations of fans may have loved "Dilbert," its creator devolved into something unrecognizable as he embraced the MAGA age.

The president's feud with the Fed chair has crossed a dangerous line--and it could unravel America's economy.

Lizzie O'Leary joins to break down the story of the disturbing deepfakes being created by X's AI chatbot.

At least the debut of the "America-loving" newscast was an apt metaphor for America right now.

Barbieland author Tarpley Hitt tells us all about the checkered past of the world's most famous doll.

2025 was an interesting year for US stock markets and global dealmaking.

Rating the spiciness and truthiness of the hottest takes we heard in 2025.

Mary Childs learned about how places like ALIMA and Givewell are moving forward now that USAID is done.