Netflix viewers the world over are binge-watching South African series ‘The Polygamist.’ Here’s why
Why is a Zulu-language drama taking the world by storm? The Polygamist mixes sex and scandal with a sharp portrait…
US allies hit with new tariffs object to Trump’s forced labor claims
Australia and the European Union were among U.S. trade partners who condemned the tariffs.
West Virginia paid digital nomads to move there during COVID. Many are staying
Ascend West Virginia is one of dozens of relocation initiatives across the country offering cash and other incentives to move…
Trump refuses to give up on tariffs – a pillar of his economic legacy
The administration timed a new set of tariffs on all of its largest trading partners to take effect at the…
What animal is the deformed-but-adorable Jimothy? The quiz knows — do you?
Also: Ryan Gosling's regrets, Zohran Mamdani's exhortations and the Smithsonian's alleged wokeness.
The problem with modern avocados — and the ancient solution
Did you know that when you pick up avocados at the supermarket, make avocado toast at home or order guacamole…
Three beefs: U.S. and Brazil, Taco Bell and liability, Waymo and trial lawyers
It’s Indicators of the Week! Today on the show: Brazil’s fast payments system that’s got the Trump administration huffy, why…
Rubio says U.S. is ready to help end war in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, said that President Trump was committed to…
Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as ‘Cockroach’ protesters vow to press on
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday that helped galvanize a youth movement that's become one…
Justice Dept. drops ‘New York Times’ subpoenas under pressure from judge
The Justice Department is dropping the subpoenas it filed demanding grand jury testimony and phone records from New York Times…