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Elon Musk Vows to Start a New Political Party After Trump Feud. Here’s Why That’s Harder Than It Sounds.

Billionaire Elon Musk is floating a new political party dubbed the “America Party” — but the idea could face major hurdles.

Beyoncé Is Known for Polished Performances. In Houston, She Showed Vulnerability.

There was swagger too, of course, as she brought ‘Cowboy Carter’ and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour to her hometown.

Some Oil Patch Execs Say “Drill Baby Drill” Isn’t Happening

Some oil producers tell the Dallas Fed that Trump’s trade policies are discouraging drilling.

Fact-Checking Three Key Claims About Trump’s Mega-Bill

Trump insists that the new bill will save the US billions, but it has been criticised by his old ally Elon Musk.

10 Chefs and Culinary Stars on Their Favorite Kitchen Status Items

Featuring cult favorite rice cookers, artisan glassware, and even fancy cheese

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10 Porch Paint Color Ideas That Instantly Make Your Home Feel More Inviting

From calming neutrals to bold accents, these porch paint color ideas help create a warm, welcoming entrance.

7 Things to Never Leave in Your Car in the Summer, From Medications to Plants

Hot weather can turn your car into a danger zone. Avoid leaving these items in the car during summer, as they can often trigger tricky messes, safety risks, and serious damage.

What Happens After A.I. Destroys College Writing?

The demise of the English paper will end a long intellectual tradition, but it’s also an opportunity to reëxamine the purpose of higher education.

Here’s Who Stands to Gain From the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill.’ And Who May Struggle

President Donald Trump has promised that the “big, beautiful bill” passed by Congress will be one of the most successful pieces of legislation in American history.

The Hottest New Workout in Town is Physical Therapy

Despite society's pressure to exercise intensely at all times, the best workout I’ve had in the last year was during physical therapy. Here's why.

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What the Science Says About Multivitamins, Magnesium and 7 Other Supplements

Spoiler alert: Many claims about the benefits of supplements aren’t backed by strong data.

How the U.S.-China Trade War Could Leave Skies Dark on the Fourth of July

The U.S. gets almost all of its fireworks from China, and the industry is warning that tariffs on Chinese imports could limit supply and send prices soaring.

Japan Islanders Sleepless After 900 Earthquakes in Two Weeks

“Everyone’s exhausted. We just want it to stop,” says one resident of the Tokara islands.

Airplane Wi-Fi Is Now … Good?

For years, in-flight internet has been fine for email, not great for Zoom meetings. That’s all changing fast.

13 Chest Exercises to Target and Strengthen Your Upper Body

Push it real good.

How to Talk About Your Salary With Co-Workers

Breaking this taboo is crucial to getting paid what you’re worth—and it could help shrink the wage gap, too.

The Brilliant Way Ironheart Overcame Its Tony Stark Problem

Lyric Ross breaks down ‘Ironheart’s emotional finale, and where in the MCU Natalie will go next.

More Than 100 Items in the British Royal Regalia Symbolize Power and Tradition Through the Ages

What is the British Royal Regalia? Learn more about the British Crown Jewels and how they are replaced medieval renditions after anti-monarchists destroyed them.

NHL Players Get Green Light to Participate in 2026 Olympics

The NHL, NHLPA and international officials on Wednesday finalized a deal agreed on long ago to send players to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.

The Unlikely Story of How Competitive ‘Tetris’ Went Viral

‘Tetris is bigger than video games. Even after thousands of years, it will never get old.’