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Archives for November 2019

Technology
The Morning Show’s producers say many of its critics are “Apple haters”The Morning Show’s producers say many of its critics are “Apple haters”
Technology

Some negative reviewers may have made up their minds before watching the show, executive producers Mimi Leder and Kerry Ehrin said onstage at Code Media in Los Angeles.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Politics
Kurt Volker, impeachment witness requested by Republicans, debunks many of their argumentsKurt Volker, impeachment witness requested by Republicans, debunks many of their arguments
Politics

He said that he didn’t believe Joe Biden was corrupt, and that he regrets the push for investigations.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Leaked emails show how Stephen Miller used Breitbart as his personal PR firmLeaked emails show how Stephen Miller used Breitbart as his personal PR firm
Politics

Miller used Breitbart in a campaign to discredit Sen. Marco Rubio, and to advance hardline views on immigration.

By Sean Collins
Culture
Taylor Swift (and her fans) won a battle in her war against Scooter Braun and Big Machine Label GroupTaylor Swift (and her fans) won a battle in her war against Scooter Braun and Big Machine Label Group
Culture

Taylor Swift can sing Taylor Swift songs at the American Music Awards, if she wants to.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Politics
What to expect from this week’s impeachment hearingsWhat to expect from this week’s impeachment hearings
Politics

Nine witnesses will testify at five hearings between Tuesday and Thursday.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
2 jail workers face criminal charges in Jeffrey Epstein case2 jail workers face criminal charges in Jeffrey Epstein case
Politics

But some say they’re scapegoats for bigger problems.

By Anna North
Culture
The Frozen 2 soundtrack: a guide to the best songsThe Frozen 2 soundtrack: a guide to the best songs
Culture

The best songs from Frozen 2 are the ones that didn’t make it into the movie. Sorry, “Into the Unknown.”

By Aja Romano
Technology
Google just got access to millions of medical records. Here are the pros and cons.Google just got access to millions of medical records. Here are the pros and cons.
Podcast
Technology

What Google plans to do with the records is unclear. This episode of Reset explores the potential impacts on patient privacy.

By Delia Paunescu
Culture
Cats’ new trailer is here. It’s very Cats.Cats’ new trailer is here. It’s very Cats.
Culture

When the dawn comes, the new Cats trailer will be a memory, too, and a new day will begin.

By Aja Romano
Money
The attacks on Vindman’s military uniform, explainedThe attacks on Vindman’s military uniform, explained
Money

It’s standard practice for officers testifying on Capitol Hill to wear their uniform.

By Terry Nguyen and Alex Ward
House Republicans are still fixated on the whistleblower
Politics

Republicans have repeatedly attempted to shift the focus onto the whistleblower to undermine the substance of the allegations. Tuesday was no different.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The GOP counsel’s xenophobic attack on Vindman’s patriotismThe GOP counsel’s xenophobic attack on Vindman’s patriotism
Politics

Perhaps the grossest moment of the impeachment hearings to date.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
“It’s Lieutenant Colonel Vindman”: Nunes’s effort to out whistleblower is met with an epic clap-back“It’s Lieutenant Colonel Vindman”: Nunes’s effort to out whistleblower is met with an epic clap-back
Politics

Nunes’s line of questioning illustrated how Republicans wanted to talk about anything but Trump’s conduct.

By Aaron Rupar
Video
Why movies went from 15 minutes to 2 hoursWhy movies went from 15 minutes to 2 hours
Play
Video

Movies were short. How did it change?

By Phil Edwards
Politics
Elise Stefanik’s impeachment momentElise Stefanik’s impeachment moment
Politics

The three-term Congresswoman has emerged as Republicans’ new face of the impeachment hearings.

By Li Zhou