Russian Trolls Tried to Frame TX Guv With Biden Tweet

By Adam Rawnsley

A Russian online disinformation crew that once faked a tweet from the Texas governor to attack the Bidens now aims to sow division and undermine international support for Ukraine.

Why the Super Bowl Halftime Show Needs Female Performers

By Kyndall Cunningham

This year’s Super Bowl LVI halftime show was mostly middling and forgettable, save spirited efforts by Mary J. and Kendrick.

Team USA Shocked Russian Drug Cheat Is Allowed to Skate on

By Philippe Naughton

U.S. Olympic chief says decision by Court of Arbitration for Sport again lets Russia off the hook on doping.

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Desperate Americans Go Abroad for Unproven Long COVID Cures

By Morgan Stephens

With help mostly still out of reach in the United States, some Americans are taking matters into their own hands—even as misinformation looms.

Eminem Took a Knee at Halftime Show—With the NFL’s Approval?

By Marlow Stern

The embattled league now says it signed off on the rapper’s gesture of support of Colin Kaepernick and his fight against racial injustice.

Texas’ New Voting Law Is an ‘Absolute Nightmare’

By Ursula Perano

Election administrators in Texas are reporting a record number of ballot rejections—and early voting has only just begun.

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Madrid’s New ‘Frying Pan’ Plaza Leaves Some Locals Fuming

By Benjamin Kemper

Faced with a social media firestorm over Plaza de España’s $85 million makeover, city officials hold the line that the square is an architectural triumph.

Ivan Reitman, Legendary ‘Ghostbusters’ Director, Dies at 75

By AJ McDougall

Reitman was also an acclaimed producer who brought us comedies including “Animal House,” “Space Jam,” and “Beethoven.”

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