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From DOGE to space lasers, Alex Gibney peels back the many layers of Elon Musk
# Oscar Winner Alex Gibney Examines Elon Musk's Rise in New Documentary Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney has turned his lens toward Elon Musk in a…
The lesson Democrats could learn from MAGA
# The Lesson Democrats Could Learn from MAGA Democrats face a strategic reckoning as they evaluate why the Make America Great Again movement transfor…
A flashing red light from the bond markets
The U.S. bond market has begun flashing warning signals reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis, according to analysis presented in Vox Politics. The…
Has the Left Really Met Its Limit?
David Sirota examines the electoral setback for the insurgent left following Francesca Hong's defeat, raising questions about the movement's political…
The false and the furious: We aren’t just bothered by different beliefs – we’re bothered when we think others are wrong
People increasingly distance themselves from those who hold opposing views, but a new analysis suggests the root cause differs from conventional wisdo…
Ocasio-Cortez: No regrets over decision to publicize freezing eggs
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York defended her decision to publicly disclose that she froze her eggs, stating Saturday that she harbors no reg…
People are betting on wildfires on Polymarket. What could go wrong?
Traders on Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, are wagering on wildfire outcomes across the Western United States as the 2026 seas…
Taliban threaten former Afghan police worker after MoD leak reveals identity
A former Afghan police officer who worked alongside British forces faces Taliban threats after a Ministry of Defence data breach exposed his identity.…