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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Lauren Theisen

Tom Wilson #43 of the Washington Capitals scores in overtime

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers

Alex Ovechkin Is Getting All The Help He Needs

Robert Pastore

New York correctional officers and sergeants continue their strike for a second week outside of the Coxsackie Correctional Facility on February 28, 2025 in Coxsackie, Greene, New York.

New York Prison Guards Strike Over Proclaimed Unsafe Working Conditions

Policing

What The Corrections Officer Strike Means To Incarcerated People Like Me

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Albert Burneko

A mugger approaches two victims, holding out his hat, ostensibly to beg, but carrying a large club in his other hand, circa 1790. The image is captioned: 'Honest friend, I'll borrow a little silver of you. He who hath gold hath fear. He who hath none hath sorrow'.

Beg, Borrow Or Steal

This Is So Stupid

Not Enough People Are Taking The Wallet Inspector Seriously


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Sabrina Imbler

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Do Not Be Bamboozled By The New Fluffy Mouse


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Diana Moskovitz

A photo of three women's basketball players. They all stand with their backs to the camera. On the back of their shirts are the 37 words that make up Title IX, the law that gave women equal access to school sports

Title IX

Politics

Women’s Sports Happened By Accident, And Could Be Taken Apart On Purpose

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Samer Kalaf

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Capital

Fanatics And Ticketmaster Announce Plan To Get Even Worse, Together

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Chris Thompson

The Virgin River flows through the valley floor as viewed on November 9, 2019 in Zion National Park, Utah

Zion National Park

Why Bully The National Park Service?

<p>Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including <em>Point B</em>. Handsomest man in the world.</p>


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Drew Magary

General manager James Gladstone of the Jacksonville Jaguars speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

2025 NFL Scouting Combine

New Jaguars GM Talks How He Looks

ELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 04: (EDITORS NOTE: This image was created using in-camera multiple exposure). The New York Islanders skate in warmups prior to the game against the Winnipeg Jets at UBS Arena on March 04, 2025 in Elmont, New York.

Winnipeg Jets v New York Islanders

I Love Watching Warm-Ups

d coach and FOX NFL Sunday Analyst Jimmy Johnson speaks to the media during FOX Sports Media Day at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on February 06, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Super Bowl LIX Previews

Jimmy Johnson Retires From Retirement

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Tom Ley

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to his 3-point basket to score his 50,002 NBA regular season and playoff career points during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on March 04, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. 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.

New Orleans Pelicans v Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron Damn James

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Ray Ratto

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 01: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of the game at the Wells Fargo Center on March 1, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Philadelphia 76ers

It’s Not A Real NBA Season Until Steve Kerr Complains About Traveling

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Kelsey McKinney

Tate McRae kicking her leg up into the splits like a Barbie.

Hot 99.5’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024 – Show

Music

Two Tate McRae Fans Explain Everything They Know About Tate McRae

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Barry Petchesky

George Lowe and Space Ghost

George Lowe Had To Be Brilliant To Make Space Ghost That Stupid

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Patrick Redford

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 03: (L-R) Naji Marshall #13, Kyrie Irving #11 and Max Christie #00 of the Dallas Mavericks pause during the first half against the Sacramento Kings at American Airlines Center on March 03, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings v Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks Are Staring Into The Abyss

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Alex Sujong Laughlin

A gamer wears a gem head decoration that was handed out at the SIMS exhibit in the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 16, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

E3 Expo Showcases Latest In Computer And Video Games

Defector Reads A Book

‘The Artist’s Way’ Week 8: We Are Burnt-Out Sims

Burger and fries with a plate of ketchup.

60th anniversary of Apple Pan in Los Angeles, a restaurant which has not changed its menu of burger

Funbag

You Can’t Arrest Me For Drowning My Burger In Ketchup

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Interviews

An Interview With A Fired USFWS Biologist

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Gays Against Guns contingent at the march. Pride March NYC

Don’t Buy A Gun, Even If It Comes In Rainbow

Dave McKenna

Gervonta Davis takes a knee in the middle of round nine due to the grease in his braids dripped into his eyes against Lamont Roach Jr. during their bout for Davis' WBA lightweight title at Barclays Center on March 01, 2025 in New York City. (

Gervonta Davis v Lamont Roach

Boxing

Gervonta Davis Escapes With A Draw After Hair Care Debacle

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Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer and House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, behind a podium at a press conference, looking like doofuses.

Schumer Jeffries DOGE Presser

Margin Of Error

This Is Uvalde

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: U.S. President Donald Trump (C) and Vice President JD Vance (R) meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) in the Oval Office at the White House on February 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump and Zelensky are meeting today to negotiate a preliminary agreement on sharing Ukraine’s mineral resources that Trump says will allow America to recoup aid provided to Kyiv while supporting Ukraine’s economy. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

President Trump Hosts Ukrainian President Zelensky At The White House

JD Vance Screamed Out Of Planned Ski Vacation In Vermont

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Conan O'Brien on stage hosting the Oscars.

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Arts And Culture

Society Can’t Quit The Oscars

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Under The Influence

Taking The Life Out Of “Day In The Life”

(Original Caption) 3/22/1989-Plant City, FL-Cincinnati Reds' manager Pete Rose reacts to a reporters question 3/22 in the dugout prior to their contest against the Cards. Rose is under scrutiny by the baseball commissioners office for gambling.

Pete Rose Reacts To Reporter’s Question

Pete Rose Will Spend The Afterlife As A Cudgel

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