This piece was co-published with The 19th, a nonprofit newsroom covering gender, politics and policy. Taylor Townsell remembers her OB-GYN reassuring her that her IUD insertion would feel like “just a pinch.” The pain came a split second later. The 32-year-old described it to Truthdig in still-vivid detail: “Bright, electric,Continue Reading
Democrats trying to replace Graham Platner on the November ballot will have to make key decisions on whom to choose as his replacement and how, as pressure builds on the U.S. Senate candidate from Maine to drop out after a sexual assault allegation against him. The allegation by 41-year-old JennyContinue Reading
Amidst a succession of financial shocks, the Iran war being only the most recent, developing countries’ debt levels are alarmingly high and continue to rise. These burdens make it even more difficult for governments in the Global South to meet the basic needs of their populations. And because the worldContinue Reading
Amazon has the Clarks Women’s Breeze Reyna Cloudsteppers Flip-Flops on sale for up to 40% off, depending on color. Here’s why they’re great for summer walking., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
UC is not Harvard, and was never meant to embody that type of self-perpetuating exclusivity disguised as a meritocracy., Read MoreContinue Reading
Egyptian football officials have reportedly lodged a complaint with FIFA against the referees in their last-16 match., Egyptian football officials have reportedly filed a complaint with FIFA against the referees in their last-16 match. The Egyptian Football Association has criticised the refereeing decisions in Egypt’s dramatic 3-2 World Cup round-of-16Continue Reading
A court ruling has allowed Le Pen to campaign despite embezzlement conviction, sparking heated debates across France., A court ruling has allowed Le Pen to campaign despite embezzlement conviction, sparking heated debates across France. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen has launched her presidential campaign in western France, the day afterContinue Reading
Discover the facts and figures behind corporate taxation in our detailed article, “How Much Do Corporations Pay in Taxes?” Learn about the various tax rates, loopholes, and the impact of corporate taxes on the economy…Continue Reading
The Great American State Fair seemed to attract dozens of attendees ahead of America’s 250-year Fourth of July celebration. Now, it’s attracting no one. Meghan McCain, the daughter of late Arizona Senator John McCain, hosted the “Race 2 Win” quiz show at the sprawling semiquincentennial celebration Tuesday. But a pictureContinue Reading
US President Traitor 47 says the US will ‘probably’ carry out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday night., NewsFeed US President Traitor 47 says the US will ‘probably’ carry out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday night, following overnight strikes he said were launched in responseContinue Reading
‘Down with the USA’: US influencer Jackson Hinkle attends Khamenei’s funeral, ‘Down with the USA’: US influencer Jackson Hinkle attends Khamenei’s funeral NewsFeed Controversial US influencer Jackson Hinkle has been filmed chanting ‘down with the USA’ at the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The self-styled ‘MAGAContinue Reading
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Norwegian counterpart, Jonas Gahr Støre, held a bilateral meeting ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara wearing their national team shirts. Both leaders backed their teams ahead of Friday’s World Cup quarter-final in Miami., Read MoreContinue Reading
commentary The pop star built an empire on relatability until she became part of the ultra-rich Published July 8, 2026 6:45AM (EDT) Taylor Swift amongst some of her large purchases (Illustration by Salon / Getty Images / Gareth Cattermole / Sara Konradi for The Washington Post / Erica Denhoff /Continue Reading