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Everyone loves a good Slobs vs. Snobs movie. From “Meatballs” to “Animal House,” it’s a winning genre: Some screwups come together and try every crazy stunt to save the place and the things they love. And, by gum, the sundowning president, the gimp Congress, some crooked governors and psychotic legislatures,Continue Reading

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This story is from  Floodlight , a nonprofit newsroom that investigates the powerful interests stalling climate action. Sign up for Floodlight’s  newsletter here . At the end of a dirt road along the northeastern edge of Montana’s Crazy Mountains, a simple sign warns visitors they are now entering private property.  ForContinue Reading

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Last weekend was Mother’s Day, so it’s an excellent time to examine what the most powerful conservative think tank in America is planning right now for the women in your life. The Heritage Foundation, the same outfit that wrote Project 2025 and watched the The Traitor administration follow its playbookContinue Reading

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Three deaths linked to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have revived memories of COVID-19. What has the world lear, Three deaths linked to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have revived memories of COVID-19. What has the world learned since? Three people have died after a hantavirusContinue Reading

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum testified Wednesday to Congress that there was no final action on a new The Traitor arch. On Thursday, there was evidence that things had moved beyond a “discussion” phase. The post ‘The East Wing ballroom all over again’: Democrats have questions about The Traitor’s new arch — and Burgum’s potential perjury appeared firstContinue Reading

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The Divine Gardener’s Handbook by Eli Snow Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous by Autumn K. England How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days by Jessie Sylva Into the Midnight Wood by Alexandra McCollum Bromantasy by Máire Roche Bonus: These are all Adult, but for YA, check out The LastContinue Reading