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Wes Moore’s Media War

An escalating feud with the Baltimore Sun’s conservative owner could have 2028 repercussions. podcast By Paul Farhi

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Trump’s Childhood-Vaccination Meddling Is All Wrong

By Nia Prater A conversation with Dr. Céline Gounder about all the ways Trump’s new executive order doesn’t add up — and why parents should remain calm.

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Awkward Pivot to AI Optimism

By John Herrman How do you rebrand a technology that promises to change everything?

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Wes Moore’s Media War

An escalating feud with the Baltimore Sun’s conservative owner could have 2028 repercussions.

just asking questions

just asking questions

Trump’s Childhood-Vaccination Meddling Is All Wrong

A conversation with Dr. Céline Gounder about all the ways Trump’s new executive order doesn’t add up — and why parents should remain calm.

Mark Zuckerberg’s Awkward Pivot to AI Optimism

By John Herrman

How do you rebrand a technology that promises to change everything?

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Karoline Leavitt Is Leaving the White House

By Andrea González-Ramírez

The 28-year-old press secretary is stepping down from her post just weeks after returning from maternity leave.

tremendous content

tremendous content

Trump’s Catering-Truck VIP List: Diet Coke Valet and Human Printer

By Margaret Hartmann

Trump saved the loyal aides who craft his Truth Social posts but left Marco Rubio, Scott Bessent, and Stephen Miller on the decoy Air Force One.

Florida Man Donald Trump Rages Over NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax

The president, whose Manhattan penthouse would be subject to the levy, assailed Mamdani’s plan without mentioning the mayor by name.

prediction markets

prediction markets

Polymarket and Kalshi Now Face NYC Probe Over ‘Deceptive’ Ads

The New York City Council is investigating prediction markets’ marketing tactics as the industry faces increasing scrutiny.

Mamdani’s Surveillance State

By Edward Ongweso Jr.

The mayor inherited a vast network of cameras, databases, and tracking tools. What will he do with it?

early and often

early and often

Minnesota Primaries: Good for Left, Tough for My Pillow Guy

Peggy Flanagan easily dispatched centrist Angie Craig in a Senate primary, while Trump’s pal Mike Lindell is out of the governor’s race.

early and often

early and often

Crowley Upsets Hong in Wisconsin As Progressive Surge Falters

In a contest roiled by an unstable field and late controversies surrounding the democratic socialist front-runner, Milwaukee’s county executive wins.

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early and often

Darline Graham Heads to Senate Runoff, Gives Trump a Break

The runoff could get interesting. But at least Trump won’t be tempted to burn Graham by backing her opponent, Ralph Norman, too.

The WNBA’s Sophie Cunningham Saga Is a Growing Pain

This season’s loudest controversy is a big dumb distraction fueled more by cynicism than sincere love of this increasingly amazing sport.

Jeanine Pirro’s Big Decision

She can either issue an embarrassing and doomed indictment of Fauci or she can defy Trump and probably lose her job.

Max Miller’s Reelection Chances Look Increasingly Bleak

The Ohio congressman’s refusal to bow out has turned his race into a toss-up, and Democrats are now lining up resources to oust him.

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early and often

Trump Used Air Force One Passengers As Decoys, Saved Himself

By Margaret Hartmann

The president snuck off Air Force One in a catering truck but let press and staffers take the dangerous flight out of Turkey.

family business

family business

Trump Goes to Bat for FIFA Chief After Kushner Deal Crashes and Burns

The president’s full-throated defense is hardly surprising given that Gianni Infantino spent years cozying up to him.

How AI Slop Is Like a Twinkie

By Intelligencer Staff

Casey Newton and Kevin Roose join Pivot’s Kara Swisher to discuss stopping slop, AI creativity, and the value of being human-made.

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early and often

The Scramble for Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat

Trump endorsed the late senator’s sister, Darline Graham, in Tuesday’s special primary. But with a crowded field, she’s likely to wind up in a runoff.

Whose Babies Are These?

By Emi Nietfeld

A Chinese man hired a Florida surrogate, then didn’t pick up his kids, sparking a custody battle that could upend the industry.

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early and often

Two Messy Midwest Primaries Test the Progressive Surge

Was El-Sayed a fluke? Can Hong come back from “cancel Thanksgiving”? There will be lots to unpack from today’s Minnesota and Wisconsin primaries.

Howie Rose Will Always Believe

As he prepares to retire, the legendary voice of Mets radio reflects on 40 seasons in the booth.

Trump Can’t Stop Believing in Reflecting-Pool Crime

Trump continued to double down on vandals being responsible for Reflecting Pool damage while seeming to admit there is no evidence of his claims.

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tremendous content

Trump Caught Giving Himself AI-Generated Makeover

By Margaret Hartmann

The president shared a photo of himself looking skinnier and younger than he has in years and thought no one would question it.

Mark Zuckerberg’s Superyacht Booed Over Failing to Help Stranded Boat

Meta says the billionaire’s boat was using a different radio channel when a nearby skiff ran out of fuel in Alaska.

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early and often

Senate Blows Off Trump’s Demands, Then Skips Town

The president had a long list of items that needed Senate attention before the preelection recess. John Thune ignored most of them.