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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Samer Kalaf

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Journalismism

The New York Times Really Asked Ms. Rachel If She’s Paid By Hamas

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Tom Ley

Russell Westbrook #4 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates after a three point basket during the third quarter in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena on April 29, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. 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.

Los Angeles Clippers v Denver Nuggets – Game Five

Nobody Can Do That

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Albert Burneko

Donald Trump looking like a saggy orange bag of shit on his way onto Air Force 1 for a trip to the Middle East.

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NYT Reporter: It’s Not Corruption Unless The Envelope Says “Bribe” On It

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David Roth

A copy of "The Onion," a satirical newspaper, is seen on a lamppost in downtown Washington, DC on November 14, 2024. The lead headline reads "America Defeats America."

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Podcasts

The State Of The Onion, With Ben Collins

Donald Trump and Terry Moran in conversation in the extremely cluttered Oval Office during an ABC News interview.

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Politics

Talking To The President

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Tom Scocca

President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton attend the White House State Dinner for the President of Ukraine on November 22, 1994 in Washington, D.C.

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Margin Of Error

The Era Of Meek Government Is Over

Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless on Undisputed

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Media Meltdowns

Seal Up The Pit That Contains Fox Sports 1

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The Machines

Only Kevin Roose’s Editors Despise Him More Than I Do

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Alex Shultz

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Horny Sports Blogging Makes A Bewildering Return To Sports Illustrated

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Kelsey McKinney

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 09 CFP Semifinal Capital One Orange Bowl – Notre Dame vs Penn State

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<p>Carly Stern is an independent journalist, writer and editor based in Brooklyn. She has written for publications including The New York Times, Vox, The Guardian and The Washington Post.</p>


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Carly Stern

Carlos Watson, co-founder of Ozy Media, speaks with press after his sentencing hearing at Brooklyn Federal Court on December 16, 2024 in New York City. Watson was sentenced to almost 10 years in prison for trying to defraud investors and lenders by lying about the company’s finances after being convicted in July. Samir Rao, the other co-founder of Ozy, and Suzee Han, a former Ozy chief of staff, pleaded guilty last year to fraud charges and both cooperated in the case and testified against Watson.

Ozy Media’s Carlos Watson Sentenced In Fraud Trial

Looking For Closure At Carlos Watson’s Sentencing Hearing

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Patrick Redford

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ESPN: LeBron James, On ESPN, To ESPN: “ESPN.”

Chipotle’s New Garlic Guajillo Steak is Here.

Local Man Has Far More Opinions On Fast Casual Dining Chains Than You’d Think Possible

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John Feinstein Never Stopped Doing Everything

(L-R) Bari Weiss, The Free Press Founder, Peter Thiel, and Matt Danzeisen attend Inauguration Eve hosted by Uber, X and The Free Press at Cafe Riggs on January 19, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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They Should Call It The Free Piss

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Giri Nathan

Doug Gottlieb reacts while coaching the Green Bay Phoenix.

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Doug Gottlieb Is Immersed In The Grim Men’s Lifestyle

US President Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump (L) watch the pre-game show before Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025. His hair looks all fucked up; there's a huge American flag on the field.

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Confused Brits Cause Severe Damage At The Donald Trump Propaganda Factory

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 03: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles and Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs chat on stage during Super Bowl LIX Opening Night at Caesars Superdome on February 03, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

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This Is So Stupid

What Time Does “What Time Does The Super Bowl Start?” Start?

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Israel Daramola

Winter Scenes In Tokyo After Government Approved Economic Package

We Need To Get Off The Internet


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Dan McQuade

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Ray Ratto

Jason Kelce with his past and future selves in a bit from the first episode of his late night show. This skit was pretty good!

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Jason Kelce, Who Was Already Everywhere, Is Now In Late Night

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Barry Petchesky

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gestures as he speaks during the inaugural parade inside Capitol One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

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So What Would You Call This?

The building of the Washington Post newspaper headquarter is seen on K Street in Washington DC on May 16, 2019.

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The Familiarity And Sadness Of Watching The Washington Post Go To Hell


<p>Investigations Editor. You can contact her at diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. She&#8217;s also on Signal @dmoskovitz.99</p>


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Diana Moskovitz

An aerial view of a street in the Eaton fire. The entire street is burned and decimated. It looks like a bomb went off. A sole person walks down the empty steet.

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We Need A New Deal To Save Local Journalism

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One Weird And Unusual Trick To Deciphering And Decoding A Josina Anderson Report Or News Item

Congestion pricing, or Congestion Relief Zone, car toll sign on the westbound Long Island Expressway approaching Van Dam Street in Queens, New York on Jan. 5, 2025.

Congestion Pricing Sign along the Long Island Expressway in Queens, New York

Democracy Dies As Awful Man No Longer Able To Freely Drive 18 Blocks In Manhattan