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Noel King

Noel King

Co-host and Editorial Director

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    The world after the AI bubble, explained.

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    The “welfare queen” stereotype is back — and it’s going viralThe “welfare queen” stereotype is back — and it’s going viral
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    The government shutdown and the new war on food stamps.

    By Danielle Hewitt and Noel King
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    Trump’s East Wing demolition is nothing like previous White House renovationsTrump’s East Wing demolition is nothing like previous White House renovations
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    The ballroom project is totally unprecedented.

    By Denise Guerra and Noel King
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    Why Taylor Swift made herself the villainWhy Taylor Swift made herself the villain
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    Her divisive new album was all part of her agenda. She’s a mastermind.

    By Ariana Aspuru and Noel King
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    What a pastor saw ICE do to protesters outside ChicagoWhat a pastor saw ICE do to protesters outside Chicago
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    Officers shot his friend and fellow pastor with a pepper bullet. He kept going back to protest.

    By Danielle Hewitt and Noel King
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    What Young Republicans say when they think no one’s listeningWhat Young Republicans say when they think no one’s listening
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    The biggest lesson from the racist, sexist, and antisemitic group chats.

    By Avishay Artsy and Noel King
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    Why many transgender Americans are preparing to flee the countryWhy many transgender Americans are preparing to flee the country
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    In his second term, Trump’s rhetoric and policies regarding the trans community have become far more menacing.

    By Avishay Artsy and Noel King
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    Why Marjorie Taylor Greene is suddenly trashing her partyWhy Marjorie Taylor Greene is suddenly trashing her party
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    The diehard MAGA lawmaker’s new fight with the GOP, explained.

    By Danielle Hewitt and Noel King
    Politics
    What Gaza has been like since the ceasefireWhat Gaza has been like since the ceasefire
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    People are joyful — but Hamas is asserting its power.

    By Avishay Artsy and Noel King
    Culture
    Saudi Arabia’s comedy festival is no laughing matterSaudi Arabia’s comedy festival is no laughing matter
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    Comedians went to Saudi Araba — and faced blowback in America.

    By Amina Al-Sadi and Noel King

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