Anthony Bourdain would have hated "Tony" Matt Johnson's uninspired "Tony" confines Bourdain to the public's imagination. It sorely lacks Bourdain's depth Salon · Aug 12
Trump’s catering-truck farce Trump usually directs the food spectacle. The reported catering-truck escape briefly made him part of the scenery Salon · Aug 12
Bernie's AI warnings are being ignored Like Helaena Targaryen from "House of the Dragon," the Vermont senator is sounding an alarm that won't be heard Salon · Aug 12
AOC exposes MAGA's motherhood hypocrisy The New York congresswoman freezes her eggs, and Republicans show their true feelings Salon · Aug 12
The U.S. economy is a giant betting app Senators oppose gambling on wildfire outcomes, but the financial sector rewards amoral wagers Salon · Aug 12
Democrats demand answers from Trump’s VA The letter from lawmakers to Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins cites a recent ProPublica investigation Salon · Aug 12
Catholic sisters standing up to ICE In Ohio, they're playing a visible role among religious leaders who have been organizing demonstrations Salon · Aug 12
Paramount CEO threatens to relocate California’s attorney general accused billionaire David Ellison of “blackmail” Salon · Aug 11
Brad Pitt’s drinking deserves scrutiny Celebrity culture continues to shield powerful men from accountability Salon · Aug 11
Helaena was too good for King's Landing Helaena's refusal to play the game for power makes her "House of the Dragon's" most quietly radical character Salon · Aug 11
The thrills and feasts of Spanish summer From Alicante to Valencia, fireworks and food turn the start of summer into a gloriously communal ritual Salon · Aug 11
The real Michigan radical While Abdul El-Sayed works to unite Democrats, the GOP nominee is embracing dangerous parts of the MAGA agenda Salon · Aug 11
Petty beef behind MAGA's Ukraine revolt Volodymyr Zelenskyy takes advantage of the America First split between Laura Loomer and Tucker Carlson Salon · Aug 11
US life expectancy isn't what it seems Americans will pay to live longer, but experts say wealth doesn’t guarantee a longer life in America Salon · Aug 11
Salon · Aug 11 Some Democrats regret Laken Riley Act The law named after a murdered student boosted the admin’s immigration powers. Some Democrats are answering for it
Salon · Aug 11 Trump performs disappearing act on plane The president ducked into a catering truck and took a military plane home to avoid Iran's wrath
Salon · Aug 10 The Ramones' debut still defines punk The band's first album flopped in 1976, but its influence on popular culture remains undeniable
Salon · Aug 10 How to fix toxic Democratic primaries Abdul El-Sayed would be in stronger shape as the Democratic Senate nominee with different primary process
Salon · Aug 10 MAGA misses the pandemic Renewed harassment of Dr. Anthony Fauci is a sad attempt to reclaim a Covid-era victim narrative
Salon · Aug 10 La. AG fights wrongful conviction payout Elvis Brooks’ conviction was tossed after prosecutor admitted hiding evidence. Liz Murrill maintains he’s guilty
Salon · Aug 10 Trump slams data center opposition The president’s comments come just days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide pause of data center approvals
Salon · Aug 9 "Fecal Matter": Hottest runway fashion The deliberately provocative label now dresses Hollywood stars and sells some pieces for more than $1,000
Salon · Aug 9 Trump "knows grass" in his DC projects The president has opinions about ballrooms, marble and paving stones, and also very strong credentials in lawn care
Salon · Aug 9 Trump disputes another ballroom pushback The president disputed court’s "temporary tenant" ruling while touting ballroom as military complex, rooftop drones
Salon · Aug 9 Hong Kong street food moved indoors Street food in Hong Kong is leaving the curb for shops, malls and apps without losing its old-school soul