The Biggest American F*ck Ups That Screwed Afghanistan

By Christine Fair

These epic American blunders made this an unwinnable war.

OAN Loses Appeal Against Maddow, Must Pay MSNBC

By Justin Baragona

The appellate court held that “Maddow’s statement was well within the bounds of what qualified as protected speech under the First Amendment.”

Texas Guv Tests Positive for COVID Amid Dire Surge

By Blake Montgomery

Abbott, who is vaccinated against COVID-19, is experiencing no symptoms and is receiving the Regeneron antibody treatment.

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The Taliban Is Back, and the World's Jihadis Are Coming

By Roy Gutman

From the beginning, America was out to defeat Al Qaeda rather than to defeat the Taliban. Now, we’re going to face the consequences of that original mistake.

School Board Loses 2nd Member to COVID—but Won’t Order Masks

By Zoe Richards

Horry County Schools Board member Ray Winters died Monday from COVID-19, months after the board’s vice chairman perished. Students started school Tuesday without a mask mandate.

‘Orange Is The New Black’ Star Comes Out as Ex-Scientologist

By Cheyenne Ubiera

Laura Prepon cited motherhood as a key reason for her decision to leave the church.

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GOPer Railed Against Vax, Got COVID, Then Hid It From Dems

By Justin Rohrlich

“They have a colleague who was in the hospital, and they’re still shrugging it off,” a furious Sen. Chris Larson told The Daily Beast.

Love Baked Sweet Potatoes? Make This Curry Twist

By Anna Archibald

Chef Nicole Gajadhar’s rich and delicious recipe was inspired by her love for curry dishes.

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