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- Trump (R)
- A Georgia judge's ruling on whether Trump's prosecutors can remain on the case against him will likely make or break his chances of winning the state in 2024.
- A MSNBC reporter argues that Trump's campaign is so poorly funded that he will likely be unable to hold political rallies throughout the campaign trail.
- Biden (D)
- Biden had repeated mental lapses during a five-hour interview with special counsel Robert Hur.
- World
- The WHO has downgraded SARS-CoV-2 from a "high risk" to an "intermediate risk" level.
- A TikTok bill aims to keep Americans safe from the app but specifically excludes an exemption for internet-based businesses.
- Law
- A federal judge has ordered Lamar Giles to pay $1.3 million in damages to Kevin Hart.
- The Democrats' meltdown over Trump's immunity case proves the Supreme Court is right to hear it.
- Science
- A new study finds that obesity is associated with shorter leukocyte telomeres.
- A scientists finds that ocean warming is slowing down.
- Society
- NYC's unlikely hero is a subway "ninja" who shares vibes and canned goods.
- Sports
- The NBA admits they almost missed a firearms incident in an NBA game.
- MLB front offices are becoming more and more like NFL front offices.
- The MLBPA has rejected the MLB's proposal for a new collective bargaining agreement.
- The Knicks lose to the Mavericks in a moment of ridiculousness.
- The Grizzlies' star Ja Morant gives his sneakers a hug after setting a career record.
- Olympic gold medalist Erin Tran describes what it's like to compete for a living.
- Creativity
- The art of making aluminum cans using a manual crank lathe.
- A beginner's guide to making a wooden cutting board.
- A 3D visualization of how a theater curtain works.
- Personal
- The trials and tribulations of negotiating a severance.
- A guide to hiking in the Grand Canyon. The 3-day itinerary, the gear list, the pros & cons, and the reflections.
- A review of the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback. It's impressive in many ways, but has one serious flaw.
- A blow-by-blow account of winning a DARPA challenge.
- A detailed review of the 2022 Subaru Outback. It's great, but not excellent.
- A tale of getting gouged by an auction house.
- A product review of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2.
- Politics
- An analysis of the politics of the Biden administration's insufficiently examined infrastructure bill.
- The politics behind the proposed amendment to the US Constitution that would cancel elections and give politicians perpetual terms.
- The politics behind the US' evacuation from Afghanistan and the subsequent fallout.
- The politics of the US-Russia relationship and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- The politics of the US-China relationship and the ongoing trade war.
- The politics of the US' withdrawal from Afghanistan and the subsequent refugee crisis.
- The politics of healthcare in the US and the Affordable Care Act.
- The politics of taxation in the US and the ongoing debate over tax policy.
- The politics of the US' withdrawal from Afghanistan and the subsequent military action.
- The politics of the US' response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent vaccination efforts.
- The politics of the US' withdrawal from Afghanistan and the subsequent economic crisis.
- The politics of the US' withdrawal from Afghanistan and the