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<p>Luisa Rollenhagen is a German-Argentinian freelance journalist based in Berlin. She&#8217;s written for publications such as <em>The Guardian</em>, BuzzFeed News, Deutsche Welle, and <em>GQ</em>. </p>


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DUSSELDORF, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 12: A parade float shows an effigy of Donald Trump holding a pair of scissors in his hand with a cut-up US flag in the shape of a swastika at the annual Rose Monday Carnival parade on February 12, 2024 in Dusseldorf, Germany. The Mainz and Dusseldorf Rose Monday parades are known for their biting political satire. Cities in western Germany are celebrating the traditional Rhineland Carnival this week, culminating in today's Rose Monday parades. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Rose Monday Carnival Parades In Mainz And Dusseldorf

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Donald Trump Is Everyone’s Problem, Even In Germany

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Referee David Elford blows the whistle as he loses sight of the puck somewhere under Kaleigh Fratkin #13, Hannah Brandt #20, Aerin Frankel #31 of Boston in the crease during scrum in the second period at Tsongas Center on May 29, 2024 in Lowell, Massachusetts.

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All Your Questions Will Be Answered In This 2024-25 PWHL Season Preview

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Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during The Pop Out – Ken &amp; Friends Presented by pgLang and Free Lunch at The Kia Forum on June 19, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

The Pop Out ‚Äì Ken & Friends Presented by pgLang and Free Lunch

Arts And Culture

It’s Kendrick’s Party, You Can Cry If You Want To

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Alexandria, VA - October 25 - Hayfield coach Darryl Overton speaks to his team Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, after they fall to No. 3 Riverdale Baptist at Hayfield High School in Alexandria, Va. (Photo by Luke Johnson for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

AMS: High School football No. 3 Riverdale Baptist visits No. 4 Hayfield

High School Sports

Scandal-Ridden High School Football Powerhouse Removed From Virginia Playoffs

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Forest Firefighters Entering Plane

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Defector Reads A Book Is Leaping Toward The Fire

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Fulham FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC – Premier League

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Matheus Cunha Is A Wolf In Wolves Clothing

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1960s Turkey Dinner

Funbag

An Easy Sweet Potato Brûlée Recipe For You, The Brûlée Lover

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1940s YOUNG BOY STUDYING…

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How To Be Sure You Are Reading Some Dumb Bullshit


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<p>Lesley Ryder is a writer and a host covering the Chicago Red Stars. She co-created <a href="https://galpalsports.com/">Gal Pal Sports</a>, a platform that lives to make women’s sports fun for everyone.</p>


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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 22: NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman addresses the media ahead of the NWSL 2024 Championship at CPKC Stadium on November 22, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Orlando Pride v Washington Spirit – NWSL 2024 Championship Press Conference

NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman Keeps Talking Around The San Diego Wave Lawsuit

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ia Eagles carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024.

Philadelphia Eagles v Los Angeles Rams

Everything Is Working For Saquon Barkley

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The Secret Lives Of Squirting Cucumbers

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Giri Nathan

Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on November 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Denver Nuggets v Los Angeles Lakers

How Can He Slap?

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 23: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic reacts during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Kia Center on November 23, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons v Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic Are Just That

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Perfectly Fine Dinner Party Club

The Case For Thanksgiving II

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Tommy DeVito of the New York Giants looks pained while warming up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2024.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v New York Giants

New York Giants On New York Giants: “That’s Ass”

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Lauren Theisen

Dallas Cowboys Jalen Brooks, left, celebrates Washington Commanders place kicker Austin Seibert (3) missed extra point

Washington Commander vs Dallas Cowboys

The Commanders Really Blew That One

Las Vegas center A'ja Wilson (22) shoots a three-pointer during the WNBA game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Atlanta Dream on July 12th, 2024 at the Gateway Arena in College Park, GA.

WNBA: JUL 12 Las Vegas Aces at Atlanta Dream

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The Crossword, Nov. 25: Party Hat (Themeless)

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Margin Of Error

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James Maddison of Tottenham Hotspur scores their 1st goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Etihad Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC – Premier League

Tottenham Is As Dangerous As Anyone, When It Wants To Be

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Marta #10 of the Orlando Pride celebrates after the Pride defeated the Washington Spirit 1-0 to win the NWSL 2024 Championship Game at CPKC Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Orlando Pride v Washington Spirit – NWSL 2024 Championship Game

Orlando Runs Away With The NWSL, And The Rest Will Have To Catch Up

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Max Verstappen celebrates his championship on the shoulders of teammates.

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Max Verstappen Is Champion Once Again

Zion Williamson Is Back In The Shop

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 17: Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves interacts with Rudy Gobert #27 in the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Target Center on November 17, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Suns 120-117. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns v Minnesota Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert Found A New Guy To Annoy

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards walks off the court after the game. Edwards led all scorers with a career high 51 points.

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Sure, Go Ahead And Try To Fix The NBA All-Star Game

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