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Archives for October 2019

Politics
The death of a British teen has put a strain on the US-UK relationshipThe death of a British teen has put a strain on the US-UK relationship
Politics

The wife of an American official was involved in a crash that killed a teen. She fled back to the US — setting off a diplomatic dispute.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
The October Democratic presidential debate, explained in under 25 minutesThe October Democratic presidential debate, explained in under 25 minutes
Podcast
Politics

Why are the candidates treating Elizabeth Warren as the frontrunner? And what does is mean for the race going forward?

By Delia Paunescu
9 questions about Turkey, Syria, and the Kurds you were too embarrassed to ask
World Politics

Trump took US troops out of northeastern Syria last week, and Turkey invaded.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
AOC and Ilhan Omar endorse Bernie Sanders for presidentAOC and Ilhan Omar endorse Bernie Sanders for president
Politics

Now Sanders has two of the Democratic Party’s most progressive voices in his corner.

By Sean Collins
Politics
Michael Cohen’s testimony about Trump’s shady business practices just got strong corroborationMichael Cohen’s testimony about Trump’s shady business practices just got strong corroboration
Politics

A new ProPublica investigation found that Trump inflated and deflated his assets when convenient.

By Aaron Rupar
World Politics
“Don’t be a tough guy. Don’t be a fool!”: Read Trump’s wild letter to Turkey’s Erdogan“Don’t be a tough guy. Don’t be a fool!”: Read Trump’s wild letter to Turkey’s Erdogan
World Politics

This is one of the most astonishing letters in diplomatic history.

By Alex Ward
Politics
House Republicans joined Democrats in condemning Trump’s actions in SyriaHouse Republicans joined Democrats in condemning Trump’s actions in Syria
Politics

Congress is pushing back on Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops from Syria.

By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
Technology
Netflix missed its subscriber numbers, againNetflix missed its subscriber numbers, again
Technology

This wasn’t as bad as Q2. But things are only going to get tougher as Disney, Apple, and more streamers show up.

By Peter Kafka
World Politics
Trump told 6 falsehoods about Syria in 4 minutesTrump told 6 falsehoods about Syria in 4 minutes
World Politics

Here’s a fact-check of the president’s wild and outrageous Syria comments.

By Alex Ward
Gun Violence
Cory Booker’s latest gun plan goes after urban violenceCory Booker’s latest gun plan goes after urban violence
Gun Violence

The bill focuses on the people at risk of gun violence, not the guns themselves.

By German Lopez
Culture
The Succession twist that probably doesn’t exist, explainedThe Succession twist that probably doesn’t exist, explained
Culture

Attempts to “solve” Succession’s season 2 finale misunderstand what makes the show so good.

By Emily St. James
Politics
Kamala Harris’s call to suspend Trump’s Twitter account, explainedKamala Harris’s call to suspend Trump’s Twitter account, explained
Politics

Should the president be kicked off Twitter? It’s complicated.

By Emily Stewart
Money
Amazon’s 1-day shipping is convenient — and terrible for the environmentAmazon’s 1-day shipping is convenient — and terrible for the environment
Money

Cheap single-use items, like $7 razors or a $4 makeup brush, now qualify for free shipping.

By Terry Nguyen
Culture
Gina Rodriguez apologizes, amid backlash, for saying the n-word on InstagramGina Rodriguez apologizes, amid backlash, for saying the n-word on Instagram
Culture

The fiasco is part of a larger pattern for the Jane the Virgin star.

By Aja Romano
Politics
After losing more than $1 billion, GM makes a deal with striking workersAfter losing more than $1 billion, GM makes a deal with striking workers
Politics

The longest auto workers’ strike in decades may soon be over.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell