AI is breaking our political reality AI-generated ads and deepfakes are being deployed in congressional races — and are confusing voters Salon · May 24
Minnesota takes on Polymarket, Kalshi The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is suing multiple states for trying to rein in Polymarket and Kalshi Salon · May 24
This US citizen was detained 3 times “I just want to live in peace,” says Leonardo Garcia Venegas Salon · May 24
Colbert guest hosts public access tv After a CBS farewell watched by millions, the host popped up on a Michigan public access show watched by hundreds Salon · May 23
Don Jr. marries, without Trump present Donald Trump Jr. married Bettina Anderson in a private ceremony, but his father's absence was oddly explained away Salon · May 23
"No ratings" Colbert closes show on high Late Show finale surged in viewership, Trump attacks with AI clip showing him throwing Colbert into dumpster Salon · May 23
What in the world is Man Cereal? The high-protein-creatine-no-seed oils-and-no sugar craze has officially tainted the beloved breakfast cereal Salon · May 23
Why Hunter Biden loves Candace Owens The right's most hated podcaster keeps growing her audience through controversy Salon · May 23
Why Donald Trump loves AI so much This longtime con man was doing deepfakes long before that was a thing. He's a bot in human form Salon · May 23
GOP donor now frontrunner for Texas AG Mayes Middleton helped fund the right — but that’s nothing next to the money he’s spent on himself Salon · May 23
6 smart ways to use ground chicken From smash tacos to dumpling bowls, ground chicken makes dinner easier, cheaper and less annoying Salon · May 22
Gabbard resigns as intelligence director Gabbard is the fourth cabinet member to leave under Trump's second term Salon · May 22
Boots Riley’s zany love letter to theft In "I Love Boosters," Keke Palmer's brigade of bandits makes labor uprisings into next season's hottest trend Salon · May 22
How a food writer budget grocery shops From anchor ingredients to discount racks, a food writer shares how she cooks well without overspending Salon · May 22
Salon · May 22 What the DNC autopsy won't admit Focused on messaging and ad spend, the autopsy ignores Democrats' real problem: their platform
Salon · May 22 Trump Exhaustion Syndrome is spreading At the Cannes Film Festival, international attendees mourn the decline of American culture — and democracy
Salon · May 22 Prosecute parents for kids who kill The San Diego mosque shooter got his guns from his mother. Should she face charges?
Salon · May 22 DOJ amplifies gender care attacks The move targets at least one New York hospital in an effort to ostracize transgender Americans, critics warn
Salon · May 22 New SNAP rules could backfire Small stores may stop accepting SNAP payments instead of meeting the new requirements
Salon · May 21 What we lose when "The Late Show" ends We'll see Stephen Colbert again, but his broadcast exit closes out David Letterman's absurdist TV legacy
Salon · May 21 Drake wins, whether we like it or not Drake's overlong, petty trilogy is the perfect soundtrack to the “no one asked for this” era
Salon · May 21 AI data center push fuels nuclear threat Countries around the world are racing to deploy nuclear technology — and potentially making themselves targets
Salon · May 21 America's emerging anti-war consensus Opposition to the president's war with Iran among Gen Z MAGA members could help create positive political change
Salon · May 21 The Trump phone is here. It's junk Tech experts and reviewers say the long-delayed $500 phone has high costs, middling specs and murky origins
Salon · May 21 Election security is moving backward Despite GOP talk of election integrity, the midterms could be less secure than 2024