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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

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    The star of Madame Web is a charming terror.

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    The multiplatinum singer’s Grammys performance has brought out songwriting “experts” online.

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    Mr. & Mrs. Smith is an odd little marriage story disguised as a spy thrillerMr. & Mrs. Smith is an odd little marriage story disguised as a spy thriller
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    Espionage and murder aren’t as risky as love and commitment.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Why there’s lead in Stanley water bottles — and the real reason that’s a problemWhy there’s lead in Stanley water bottles — and the real reason that’s a problem
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    Consumers are probably safe, but that doesn’t mean lead-laden cups are a good idea.

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    Would you dump someone if they didn’t peel you an orange?Would you dump someone if they didn’t peel you an orange?
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    An expert explains what TikTok’s true love litmus test is really all about.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Season 2 of the Peacock series has some of the worst people you know fail a whodunit.

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    The world is dying to know the secret Selena Gomez told Taylor Swift at the Golden GlobesThe world is dying to know the secret Selena Gomez told Taylor Swift at the Golden Globes
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    The Selena Gomez-Timothée Chalamet-Kylie Jenner no-picture kerfuffle, explained.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    The Stanley water bottle craze, explained
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    The Stanley brand is selling more than a tumbler.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    What does Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’s credits scene say about the future of the DCU?What does Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’s credits scene say about the future of the DCU?
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    Is there a future for Jason Momoa’s Aquaman?

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