Politics

Some Silicon Valley donors’ next political fight? Trying to oust California’s governor.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, historically a favorite of the tech industry, holds a press conference about Covid-19 vaccinations at Dodger…

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Hawley tries to cancel Senate Democrats for “canceling” him

US Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) walks into the House Chamber on Jan. 6. Hawley and other members returned to Congress…

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What a recent Covid-19 flight outbreak tells us about spread on planes

Airline passengers are seen wearing hazmat suits at an airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on November 25, 2020. | MediaPunch…

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Got a weird text about a package delivery? It could be a scam.

Getty Images/Westend61Text message scams are getting more creative, mimicking alerts from the USPS, Amazon, and even Covid-19 testing providers. The…

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Trans people can serve openly in the US military once again

Activists participate in a rally at the Reflecting Pool of the US Capitol on April 10, 2019, in Washington, DC.…

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Netflix’s misguided Night Stalker series treats its cops like gods

Gil Carrillo in Night Stalker. | NetflixTo be a true crime fan is to have a troubled dependence on the…

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Unions just got a rare bit of good news from the Supreme Court

Justice Samuel Alito, the author of several key decisions targeting public sector unions. | Getty ImagesThe Court won’t raid the…

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When will kids be able to get the Covid-19 vaccines?

Katelyn Evans (right), age 16, participates in the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine trial to study the immunization’s efficacy and safety in…

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One Good Thing: All Creatures Great and Small is cozy as a mug of tea on a rainy day

James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph) befriends a sick bull in All Creatures Great and Small. | PBS/Courtesy of Playground Television (UK)…

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The essential shoes of essential workers

Getty Images/iStockphotoDanskos, Crocs, and Blundstones have long been lifesavers for nurses, food service workers, and other people who spend all…

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