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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    Credit card theft, penis injections, and other weird scandals from the 2026 Olympic GamesCredit card theft, penis injections, and other weird scandals from the 2026 Olympic Games
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    The athletes’ messy personal drama threatens to eclipse the sports in Milan and Cortina.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    France’s extremely talented and extremely controversial ice dancers, explainedFrance’s extremely talented and extremely controversial ice dancers, explained
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    The duo is favored to win Olympic gold on Wednesday, amid increasingly dark allegations.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Why American “quad god” Ilia Malinin skates like no one elseWhy American “quad god” Ilia Malinin skates like no one else
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    The gold medal favorite is on track to make Olympic history in Milan. The scary part? He could still get even better.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The US’s biggest tennis stars don’t really want to get political. They might not have a choice.The US’s biggest tennis stars don’t really want to get political. They might not have a choice.
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    The biggest storyline at the 2026 Australian Open is Americans being asked about Trump.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Why expensive airline “premiums” don’t feel special at allWhy expensive airline “premiums” don’t feel special at all
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    From getting to pick your seat to boarding in a better zone, airlines have turned “premium” add-ons into big profits.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Why is America so horny for gay hockey jocks?Why is America so horny for gay hockey jocks?
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    What Heated Rivalry and gay hockey smut can tell us about ourselves.

    By Alex Abad-Santos and Constance Grady
    Culture
    Airports and airlines have a fake service dog problemAirports and airlines have a fake service dog problem
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    Why so many people take advantage of airlines’ service dog loophole.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Please don’t make airports healthy again. Just make them more efficient.Please don’t make airports healthy again. Just make them more efficient.
    Culture

    Mini gyms and healthier food options aren’t going to make airports less miserable.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Want a new job? Be (sort of) annoying.Want a new job? Be (sort of) annoying.
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    AI has changed the hiring process, and one way to stand out is to be as human as possible.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    A defense of Thanksgiving turkeyA defense of Thanksgiving turkey
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    Don’t Americans deserve better than turkey on Thanksgiving?

    By Alex Abad-Santos